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I've been writing and illustrating books for children since 1981. I spend a lot of time speaking to schools and other organizations and teach courses on children's book illustration.
Selected Works:
Katie Loves the Kittens (Holt)
Tudley Didn't Know (Sylvan Dell)
Chickens to the Rescue! (Holt)
The Nature Upclose series (Scholastic)
Ibis, A True Whale Story (Scholastic)
Buzby and Buzby to the Rescue (Illustrator - Haper Collins)
Pipaluk and the Whales (Natl Geographic)
Many programs - see website www.johnhimmelman.com.
Some are to encourage the children to create their own stories. Some are nature oriented.
Program Pricing:
Different prices for different programs - see website. $250-$750
Special Features:
I am also a naturalist and do nature-themed presentations.
Audience Levels:
Lower Elementary; Upper Elementary; Adult
Contact Info
Contact Email:
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Home City:
Killingworth
Home State:
Connecticut
Contact Phone:
860-663-3225
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John Himmelman