This book is suitable for ages 4-8. We have all heard the story of the three wise men, who brought their gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh to the baby Jesus. But what about the camels who carried them? Here is the imaginative story of Humphrey the camel and his long, cold journey to Bethlehem. In addition to an engaging text and gorgeous, whimsical artwork, this story reminds readers of the importance of Christmas and the true meaning of gift-giving.
I'm a full time illustrator and writer. Before beginning my freelance career I worked for a movie production company as production designer and writer of feature films, including Thunder Run, and May Day.
I've written/illustrated twenty-eight children's picture books. My most recent projects are HUMPHREY'S FIRST PALM SUNDAY, ONCE UPON A ROYAL SUPERBABY, and THE LITTLE SHEPHERD'S CHRISTMAS. My art has appeared on everything from book covers to bookmarks. I've done work for DISNEY RAY BRADBURY, SCHOLASTIC, PENGUIN PUTNAM/Henry Winkler, and many others.
For me, writing and art have always been inextricably bound. When I worked in advertising I wrote copy and did design work; in the film industry, I had the opportunity to do both writing and art direction; and now in children's books I am able to write and illustrate. I've found it impossible to write without seeing an illustration and equally impossible to do a painting and not be able to write a story around it. Visualization is the key to both writing and art. Making a character, place, or thing real and believable is my goal in both arts.
