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Buster

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Buster hoped there would be juicy steaks or fancy cheeses or spicy sausages in the box. But inside was something Buster did not want. And that something was a...
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Buster Goes to Cowboy Camp

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Brown Shoes is going on vacation. Betty is staying with Mrs. Pink Slippers, but Mrs. Pink Slippers does not like dogs. So Buster will be going to . . . Cowboy...
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Cow Who Clucked, The

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Cow has lost her moo—can she find it again? Having lost her moo, Cow is stuck clucking. The only thing to do is go out and find that moo! Join Cow and her...
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Alphabet Under Construction

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An artist’s approach to introducing the alphabet Mouse airbrushes the A, buttons the B, carves the C . . . Mouse is hard at work constructing each...
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The First Day of Winter

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A cozy, cumulative book to warm a cold winter day Alive with swirling snow and lots of outdoor fun, the first ten days of winter bring special gifts...
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Pumpkin Eye

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A Halloween story with just the right amount of spookiness for preschoolers It’s Halloween night! The rising moon lights the way for...
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Mama Cat Has Three Kittens

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Some kittens march to the beat of a different drummer. Mama Cat has three kittens, Fluffy, Skinny, and Boris. Where Mama Cat leads, Fluffy and Skinny...
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Time to Sleep

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A warm, inviting bedtime book from a Caldecott winning illustrator. Bear sniffed once. She sniffed twice. "I smell winter in the air," said Bear. "It is...
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David Powers

Quick Facts

Where did you grow up?
I grew up in Toledo,Ohio, where I live still. I am a midwestern girl.
 
What is your earliest memory of writing/drawing?
It seems like I was always writing and drawing. I wanted to share my ideas from the beginning. A bit bossy am I.
 
What inspired you to write/illustrate your first book?
I started collecting picture books in art school. I was crazy about the whole picture book format. I realized, as I was sharing books with my daughter, that making books is what I needed to do.
 
Do you use your childhood as inspiration?
I have always been interested in nature and the outdoors which is the subject of many of my books.
 
What books from your childhood have most influenced your work? What about adult titles?
The Giant Golden Book Of Cat Stories is the book I remember most. It is full of great illustrations. I can't think of any specific adult titles. I do read a lot of poetry. Mary Oliver and Maya Angelou are favorite poets .
 
What are your hobbies and interests besides reading and books?
I work in clay, create art from tin cans, and make art dolls. Right now I am working on combining all three media. I also dye and paint fabric for the dolls.
Planting flowers and painting the outside of my house and studio is what I am busy doing right now.
 
Who are a couple of your favorite author/illustrators? What is it about their work that inspires and interests you?
Chris Raschka is a big favorite. He has the most spontaneous, expressive line.
Vera Williams work is full of soul. I have always loved her work.
 
What one or two words of advice would you give for young authors/illustrators?
Experiment with different styles and media.

Bestseller

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Time to Sleep

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A warm, inviting bedtime book from a Caldecott winning illustrator. Bear sniffed once. She sniffed twice. "I smell winter in the air," said Bear. "It is...

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