Wild Strawberry Fairy Sweet Apple Fairy
Juicy Watermelon Fairy Black Cherry Fairy
These recent illustrations of Sarah Beetson's could be packaging for fruit drinks or equally fun in a Children's book. How about lip balm labels? My daughter's class would buy out the store to get their hands on these illustrations regardless of what they appeared on!
Just in time for the summer of the 2010 (Year of the Tiger), Anne Horst has illustrated the cover of Alison Lloyd's debut novel, Year of the Tiger, published by Holiday House. The story takes place during the Year of the Tiger in ancient China during the Han Dynasty. Two boys, Hu and Ren, develop a friendship across class divisions while practicing for an archery tournament- their skills and friendship aid them when their city is invaded by Barbarians.
Just in time for the warm weather! Check out the May issue of Owl Magazine and follow Monika Melnychuk's funky "how-to" illustrations to learn how to cartwheel or make a grilled cheese sandwich over a campfire.
Illustrated by Monika Melnychuk written by Anne Katz, published by Kids Can Press
Monika's latest tween book for Kids Can Press, just released. Girl in the Know is a straight-talking little manual packed with everything a girl should know about the many changes she can expect in puberty. Girls will find advice on everything from sexuality, mood swings, crushes, health and much more! I wish there was a manual for menopause!
Elaine Black writes in the School Library Journal (May 1, 2010): " This well-done primer will help guide irls through the physical and emotional changes that come with growing up. Using straightforward language and a no-nonsense approach. Katz's text explains puberty in a relaxed tone. The comprehensive section on nutrition, or "fueling up" is particularly good. Melnychuk's wonderful multicultural illustrations stand out as well. They are beautifully global and strike a great balance between cartoon and realistic art. These renderings combined with Kat's reassuring tone make this basic guide one of the better additions to the genre."