The ABCs of Skateboarding Animals (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781499763751)

Ever since I was a small child, all I wanted to do was to become an Artist. Armed with a vivid imagination, I would while away the hours drawing monsters, robots and all sort of gross and spooky things. I found much joy in the works of Richard Scarry, Maurice Sendak and Dr Seaus. Now as a grownup (of sorts), I try and remember these themes of fun and imagination, doing my best to put them in my own Children's books that I have a hand in creating. I have been fortunate enough to work on a number of Children's books as a Writer, Illustrator and sometimes as both. I have been equally fortunate enough to be able to team up with my wife Christina on a couple of book projects, with a number of new books in various stages of percolation at any given time. I figure that at the end of the day, If I can create a book that would have interested my 6 year old self, promote literacy in one form or another and fulfill my desire to create fun and engaging art, then it is mission accomplished. Originally hailing from Barrie Ontario, Christina and myself have made P.E.I. our home over the last five years and we find the island to be a constant source of inspiration for us. http: //www.shaunpatterson.com