Janie spots a couple pumpkins hiding beneath elephant-ear leaves.
I'm excited to announce a picture book that I illustrated, The Goodbye Cancer Garden, is now available for pre-order from Amazon. It's written by Janna Matthies and published by Albert Whitman & Company.
In this story, Mom has cancer. When the doctor says that Mom will probably feel better by pumpkin time, the whole family decides to plant a garden. As the healthy veggies grow, Mom grows healthier too. Janna has written a beautiful story, and I pray that this book will bring hope to many families.
Sounds like a beautiful story and it is a lovely illustration.
ReplyDeleteThe Autumnal colours are beautiful. Tremendous work.
ReplyDeleteAs someone who went through the whole cancer thing when my little girls were only 3 and 5, I think this is going to be such a welcome book. Your illustrations are so lovely. There were no books like this just three years ago!! Good for both you and Janna.
ReplyDeletebeautiful work :)
ReplyDeletesounds like a beautiful story too. great illos to go with :)
ReplyDeletebeautiful. I love the autumn colours. And I love the scene at the end of your post - your illustrations are so full of warmth.
ReplyDeleteExquisite. Nicely executed!!
ReplyDeleteLovely. Congratulations and good luck with the book!
ReplyDeleteThanks, everyone.
ReplyDeleteMichelle, I was surprised too at how few picture books I found on cancer considering how many families it affects. Sorry you had to go through it, but it's great to see how healthy you look now.
Beautiful thoughtful illustrations that I am sure will complement a beautiful thoughtful book. I wish it every sucess.
ReplyDeleteReally beautiful work!
ReplyDeleteReally gorgeous stuff, Kristi!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!, i love this new style, a little more soft, like watercolour, very poetic. Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteLovely illustration and a wonderful theme for a book.
ReplyDeleteOh this is just going to be a wonderful book. what a great idea for a story for kids. You know, you are right, I really have never seen a book like this. Best of luck to you with it!!!
ReplyDeletegreat illustrations.
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Congrats for the book!The illustrations are wonderful,love the colours:)
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