About this item
In Stripes of All Types, author and illustrator Susan Stockdale brings to life a patterned parade of animals, showing young readers some of the many reasons stripes are found so often in nature. Bouncy, alliterative rhyme and simple phrases keep readers entertained, while a glossary at the back provides more in-depth information on each featured animal. Now available in this bilingual English/Spanish big book edition.
About the Author
Susan Stockdale is a noted author and illustrator of children's picture books including Fantastic Flowers, Spectacular Spots, Stripes of All Types, Bring On the Birds and Fabulous Fishes. Her books celebrate nature with exuberance and charm and have won awards from the American Library Association, Parents' Choice, the National Science Teachers Association and Bank Street College of Education, among others.
Her engaging rhymes and artwork elicit praise. The Washington Post wrote that, "If the paintings are the feast, Stockdale's words are the dessert." Her distinctive animal imagery is also featured on puzzles, coloring books and other products sold worldwide.
Stockdale is a dynamic speaker and presents frequently at schools, libraries and conferences about her creative process.
Visit her website at www.susanstockdale.com.
