At Tundra Books, we want you to get to know and love our authors as much as you know and love their books. Our creator spotlight series will introduce you to the people behind some of your favorite titles . . . this week, say hello to Shannon McNeill!
About the Author:
SHANNON MCNEILL is a Canadian author-illustrator living in San Diego, California. She is a passionate advocate for children’s art education and volunteers in her community as an art teacher. She enjoys taco shops, reading aloud, weird plants, drawing in her car and spending time with her family in Southern California.
Fast Five with Shannon McNeill:
If you could live anywhere, where would it be?
I wouldn’t mind trying out one of those secret NY Public Library apartments.
What’s one thing that can instantly make your day better?
Sunshine.
Which meal is your favorite: breakfast, lunch, or dinner?
Late, long breakfast on a lazy Sunday.
What’s your “dance like nobody’s watching” song?
“Águas de Março” by Antonio Carlos Jobim & Elis Regina is a really good “sing like nobody’s listening” song. I mumble the Portuguese and it’s so beautiful I could listen to it 100 times in a row.
What do you look for in a friendship?
The ability to spend long hours browsing used books after a long lazy breakfast.
Books by Shannon:
Sparkles, No Sparkles
By Shannon McNeill
32 Pages | Ages 3-7 | Hardcover
ISBN 9780735270398 | Tundra Books
A frog has no sparkle.
A poodle has no sparkle.
A pigeon has no sparkle.
Not to worry! A cape has sparkle, a crown has sparkle and boots have sparkle.
Some wily animals decide to hit the stage, leaving the actors without costumes. After the animals get their moment in the spotlight, chaos ensues . . . but luckily there are some chicks with sparkle to save the day.
Wheels, No Wheels
By Shannon McNeill
32 Pages | Ages 3-7 | Hardcover
ISBN 9780735270374 | Tundra Books
A llama has no wheels.
A turtle has no wheels.
A cat has no wheels.
Not to worry! A skateboard has wheels, a tractor has wheels and a bike has wheels.
Some wily farm animals decide to go for a ride, leaving the farmer without her wheels. After the animals go and go and go and go, chaos ensues . . . but luckily there are some truck driving chicks to save the day.