![]() ![]() I believe it was that early family encouragement that nurtured my tenacious desire to create visually. My cards were usually formatted as small ‘books,’ so there were blank interior pages for each of us to write our individual messages. ![]() I took on the responsibility enthusiastically and found it fun and rewarding. It wasn’t because my three brothers and sister couldn’t do it, but their interests lay elsewhere. Sylvia Long on Sylvia Long: “At an early age, I was designated the official family artist, in charge of making birthday and get well cards for relatives. Learn more about rising star Dianna Hutts Aston. Her latest books include: Mama’s Wild Child/Papa’s Wild Child, illustrated by Nora Hilb (Charlesbridge, 2006) and Mama Inside, Mama Outside, illustrated by Susan Gaber (Henry Holt, 2006). Lewis (Candlewick, 2004), which received a starred review from Publisher’s Weekly, and Bless This Mouse, illustrated by John Butler (Handprint, 2004). Dianna quickly followed this success with When You Were Born, illustrated by E.B. On Dianna Hutts Aston: We last visited with Dianna shortly after the publication of her debut picture book, Looney Little, illustrated by Kelly Murphy (Candlewick, 2003). A must-buy for school and public libraries. Perfect for lap reading and classroom discussions. Lyrical, informative language combine with magnificent illustrations to introduce children of all ages to the world of eggs. ![]() An Egg Is Quiet by Dianna Hutts Aston, illustrated by Sylvia Long (Chronicle, 2006). ![]()
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