Hot off the press...

"Over in the Barnyard"
Written by Isabel Valentini ~ Illustrated by Cathie Carlson

Follow a variety of whimsical farmyard animals
as they try to help their friend hide from the farmer,
and his hungry guests, on Thanksgiving Day.


Children of all ages will be enthralled with the brightly colored
illustrations, the curious characters and


the delightful counting rhymes featured throughout the story.


Share this colorful tale with your hungry children, friends
and family during the holiday season.
(Click on each picture to get a "not so fuzzy" view of the image.)

If you are interested in ordering a copy - click on:
Magic Markings Art and you will be directed to my store
and more information about the book.
ENJOY

"Over in the Barnyard" - A sneak Peak

I'm in a frenzy to finish up illustrations for
a Thanksgiving Rhyming Story for Children. This is the second in a series of
Holiday Rhyming Stories I'm illustrating in collaboration with pre-school teacher and writer, Isabel Valentini.

Here's a little Peak at the illustration for Page One.



Those of you who live in the Charlottesville, Va. area might recognize the charming barn in my illustration. The image comes from an 1800's barn ~ "The Barn Swallow". Restored, by Mary Ann Burk and Janice Arone eight years ago, as a venue to show and sell their pottery.
Last fall, after explaining my mission, I was given permission to wander around and photograph the barn and the beautiful piece of property on which it sits. Wow, what an awesome find! Those pictures bring my illustrations, and Isabel's words to life. I can't wait to show you more ~ but for now ~ it's back to the drawing board.