I want to sincerely thank my new friends in Dubai who share a great passion for books.I had the chance of a lifetime to discover the beautiful emirate of Sharjah, which overlooks the Persian Gulf. This region has an impressive array of cultural and traditional...

I'm just returning to the studio after dynamic trips to Northern Minnesota and Chicago where I had the great opportunity to talk about books and participate in workshops with children.Thank you to all the librarians, teachers and students I met along the way.I...

Image from Yum! MmMm! !Qué Rico! by Pat Mora Growing up in Mexico I learned to speak the language of color at a very early age. No dar color is a popular expression that translates to an inability to give off color or emotion. For me color and texture is an expression...

With the help of her animal friends, a farm maiden begins to cook.The goat lends some butter; the cow, fresh milk; the chicken, a few eggs—all for a pot of rice pudding. Inspired by "The House that Jack Built," Vamos offers a fresh, new twist, playfully introducing...

As the New Year approaches I've been reflecting on the fun I've had working on children's books and thinking small. In my opinion, great things do indeed come in small packages. After almost two years work I'm thrilled to unveil five new stamps I have created for the...

In December like a bird, I can't wait to migrate south to my home and studio in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. Sitting here at my weathered wooden desk covered with paint and coffee cup stains I've been thinking about storytelling and how it connects us to the world....