I restarted this bog so that I would have a space to post longer-form content and highlight other bits that I was excited about.  Some Anika...

Detail from "Bunny in the Middle" by Anika Denise, Holt 2019 Somehow, even when the story does not necessarily call for it,...

from Bunny in the Middle, by Anika Denise, illustrated by Christopher Denise This is the real star of my next book with @Anika Denise...

current book project detail A detail from my current project. I’ve really loved having the excuse to go back and really study the line w...

Join us on Saturday, for a hugs & hearts storytime + book signing! Anika Denise and I will be at the Savoy Bookshop and Cafe in Weste...

The fortunate delay. It was one of those rare times in publishing where there was a lull in the constant demand of my production sched...

It's officially Baking Day at Grandma's . Move the furniture and start the music!  Our new book releases today! Many thanks to al...

Check out the trailer for my new book!

Join us for an afternoon of fun and have your book signed by both the author and illustrator! http://www.northshire.com/event/saratog...

KIRKUS REVIEW A rollicking, rhyming salute to the grandmother-grandchild bond. Three independent, bundled-up young bears set off a...

I will be celebrating Children's Book week with a fantastic crew of super nice and incredibly talented folks. Join me, Adam Lehrhaupt , ...

A big thank THANK YOU to Kathy Temean for asking me to be a part of Illustrator Saturday! Lots of information and some process images. Cli...

In January I gave a series of talk at Kindling Words east and can now share a bit of what I talked about during the breakout sessions w...

Yes-its true, I am the illustrator behind Mr. Pig of the fabulous Little Crooked Cottage blog. I dressed up Mr. Pig especially for Hallow...

Classically inspired digital pastels. Like the days of Redwall without all the dust!

Friday, June 1, 5:30 - 7:30pm : Summer Reading Kick-off Event at The   Providence Children's Museum.     H ear 10 children’s book aut...