Hello and welcome to my website!

I illustrate and write children’s books. Maybe you have some of my books, or have seen them in the library. Or maybe I’ve visited your school. I also do illustration for newspapers, magazines and advertising agencies. My work appears in places like the Wall Street Journal and the New York Times.

You will see my friend Clarence and his cat Amanda on this site. Clarence was the main character from my first book, The Sign Painter’s Dream. You might have met him before on “Reading Rainbow.” (Click on Amanda, Clarence and the truck for special surprises! Be sure to have your sound turned on.)

Be sure to visit the books and portfolio sections to see samples of my work. If you are interested in having me for a school visit or book signing, please use the form on the contact page. You can also email me just to say hello!

Thanks for visiting. I hope you like what you see!