Cheryl Grant
Cheryl Grant was born and raised in the mountains of Virginia. Simple country living and love of family influenced many of her illustrations. Cheryl attended Mary Baldwin University, graduating in 1990 with an art degree. When Cheryl’s son was born, she decided to stay home with him. During this time, she continued to create treasured art for friends and family. Cheryl returned to work in the early 2000s, creating a popular website that made her art available for digital download. Some of her most popular illustrations feature her adorable puppy, her two cats, and their sassy adventures. Cheryl now enjoys spending time with her grandson and watching him grow. Picking Patch is Cheryl’s second illustrated book.
Books
Carole Jane from Starfish Lane
$13.95 - $23.95
written by Diane Twomley
illustrated by Cheryl Grant
What do you do at the beach when it’s not summertime? Carole Jane lives on Mac Island, and even though summer is fun, Carole Jane thinks she might love the other seasons even more. She can peek into tide pools in the spring, talk to gulls in the fall, and play in the sand all year round, building all sorts of things. Home on Mac Island is Carole Jane’s favorite place to be.
The pale yellow house at the end of Starfish Lane is where Carole Jane lives. She can see the ocean every day, all year long, and there is always something interesting to see and do on the island. Spend the year with Carole Jane, discovering everything from parades celebrating Mac Island's townspeople, to a bonfire on the beach, to peaceful days reading on the pier.
illustrated by Cheryl Grant
What do you do at the beach when it’s not summertime? Carole Jane lives on Mac Island, and even though summer is fun, Carole Jane thinks she might love the other seasons even more. She can peek into tide pools in the spring, talk to gulls in the fall, and play in the sand all year round, building all sorts of things. Home on Mac Island is Carole Jane’s favorite place to be.
The pale yellow house at the end of Starfish Lane is where Carole Jane lives. She can see the ocean every day, all year long, and there is always something interesting to see and do on the island. Spend the year with Carole Jane, discovering everything from parades celebrating Mac Island's townspeople, to a bonfire on the beach, to peaceful days reading on the pier.
Picking Patch
$15.95 - $26.95
written by Diane Twomley
illustrated by Cheryl Grant
Casey is so excited to pick out a pumpkin at the pumpkin patch. There are so many kinds to look at—from round and bumpy to skinny and smooth! As Casey makes his way through the patch, he spots a new friend hiding under a wagon, peeking out from behind gourds, and even sitting on top of the pumpkin he decides to choose. At the end of the day, a pumpkin isn’t the only thing Casey picks at the patch. Based on a true story, Picking Patch is the perfect fall read for pumpkin and animal lovers alike.
Check the illustrations on each page to see a furry friend lurking in the background!