Susan Stockdale began her art career as a textile designer for the apparel industry, providing her an opportunity to express her love of pattern and color. Today, pattern and color remain central to her work as the author and illustrator of critically acclaimed picture books that celebrate nature. Her books have won a variety of awards including the ALSC Notable Children's Book, NCTE Notable Children's Books in the Language Arts, NSTA Outstanding Science Trade Books for Students K-12, and the Bank Street College of Education Best Children's Books of the Year. Susan lives in Maryland with her husband and is a popular speaker at schools and conferences.
". . . a spot-on animal gallery for budding naturalists."—Kirkus
Reviews
"This beautifully illustrated picture book celebrates creatures
with spots, ranging from 'singing quails' and 'gliding snails' to
'clinging frogs' and 'dozing hogs.'"—Booklist
"An attractive, briefly informative, fun offering for the curious
of mind."—School Library Journal
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