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INSIDE A BARN IN THE COUNTRY

Alyssa Satin Capucilli is the author of this book as well as the popular Biscuit series and Peekaboo Bunny. She is a former dancer and has taught movement and dance to very young children.

When I first saw the manuscript for this book, I was immediately interested in illustrating the story for several reasons. I liked the rebus form --replacing some words with tiny pieces of art within the text. Rebus books have a long history in children's literature and I was eager to try one. I also enjoyed the cumulative story of one animal waking the next until all of them are running mindlessly around the farm yard. After one reading of the manuscript I was already imagining the silly ways they could wake each other up. And finally, I felt that the way I draw "bugged-out" eyeballs was perfect for the startled expressions on the faces of the animals. I knew I could create drawings that would bring excitement and humor to the story.

Check out the sequel, INSIDE A HOUSE THAT IS HAUNTED.

| About the author | Questions from kids | About the books |

| A step-by-step look at how I illustrate | Work in progress |

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| Flat Stanley visits my web site | Kids' art gallery |

| What's new? | Pictures to color! | Huggly bookmark |

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