What is that? Jólabókaflóð is an Icelandic tradition of gifting books on Christmas Eve and then spending the night reading. Hot chocolate is often thrown into the mix as it’s cold outside. What I’m reading? The Ogress and the Orphan by MN author Kelly Barnhill. Her book was a finalist for the National Book Awards… Continue reading Jólabókaflóð
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Book 5 to Halloween . . .
Monster Party The spooky season is full of ghosts & goblins, mummies & monsters. In this picture book, I teamed up with the amazingly talented Tim Palin to show young artists how to draw some of those ghoulish creatures using numbers. Oh, and this book was also set to music by Emily Arrow!
Book 6 to Halloween . . .
Creepy Urban Legends This title touches on some scary modern tales, from the Slender Man to Hanako-San, a creepy Japanese ghost. Hanako-San haunts school bathrooms, and if there is an out-of-order stall (the third one to be exact) that will be where she dwells. Just don’t ask, “Are you there, Hanako-San?” You don’t want to… Continue reading Book 6 to Halloween . . .
Book 9 to Halloween . . .
Eek and Ack vs the Wolfman Eek & Ack was my first original graphic novel series. These space alien brothers are set on conquering our big blue home, and not in your typical fashion. Once they try covering the planet in the ooze from a million snottle bugs. Another time, they try zapping it with a… Continue reading Book 9 to Halloween . . .
Book 10 to Halloween
My countdown to Halloween begins with a retelling of Washington Irving’s The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. The tale of Ichabod Crane’s confrontation with the Headless Horseman has long been a classic amongst fans of the spookiest time of the year, and it has inspired countless adaptations. For my graphic novel retelling of this fabled tale,… Continue reading Book 10 to Halloween