Shells (Rookie Readers)

Franco, Betsy

ISBN 10: 0516220128 ISBN 13: 9780516220123

Publisher: Childrens Pr, 2000

Synopsis

Simple rhymes introduce different kinds of shells, from oyster shells and turtle shells to peanut and pasta shells.

About this title

About the Author:

Originally from Baltimore, MD, Kristin discovered very early on that she wanted to be an artist. She often visited the Smithsonian with her parents and loved making paper dolls, homemade cards and board games. She went on to study at Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, NY where she graduated with highest honors, earning a BFA in Illustration and minor in Fashion Design, and received the award for Excellence in Illustration. For over 10 years, Kristin has specialized in illustrating children's books working in both traditional and digital media. She also co-founded a business with her husband as a digital color artist for the comic book industry, and has ventured into animated property development, stationery design, textile design, editorial, advertising, and fashion illustration. Her work has appeared in children's books, both trade and educational, dozens of comic books, magazines, stationery and party products, off-Broadway posters, websites, clothing hang tags and her mom's birthday cards. Kristin resides in New York with her husband and their dog.

About this edition

• Publisher: Childrens Pr
• Publication date: 2000
• ISBN 10: 0516220128
• ISBN 13: 9780516220123
• Binding: Library Binding
• Number of pages: 31
• Illustrator: Sorra Kristin