BOOK ILLUSTRATION
The Bored Book by David Michael Slater, Illustrated by Doug Keith

The Bored Book is a wordless picture book about a brother and sister who are quite "bored" while visiting their grandfather one quiet afternoon. There is no TV, video games or computers only books. However, when the children discover The Bored Book, suddenly their visit turns anything but boring!

(Ages 5 and up) "This wordless book begins perfectly, with an image of two bored siblings fighting on the sofa in Grandfather’s study while he looks on morosely. Then he opens a secret door leading to a cobwebby attic where a mysterious tome awaits: like characters in a wittier version of the Magic Tree House series, the brother and sister fall through the pages and into perilous adventures involving snow monsters and pirates. We get the message, and so do they." - NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/02/14/books/review/Bookshelf-t.html?nl=books&emc=booksupdateemb4
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Something Special by Terri Cohlene, Illustrated by Doug Keith
Benjamin Franklin Award Gold Medal for Best Interior Design - PMA
A curious frog receives a royal gift. It's Something Special... what can it be? Wondrous possibilities pop into his imagination as he searches high and low for the answer to this enticing riddle.
Back cover art
Inside spread
Interior art
Story board
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"Written by Terri Cohlene, Something Special features whimsical illustrations by Doug Keith. I have to say that I enjoyed the artwork in this book more than any other picture book I've read". - Janet Boyer, Amazon.com Top 500 Reviewer

"With few words and all-encompassing illustrations reminiscent of David Wiesner's Tuesday, this book will entertain children and grownups alike as they try to figure out the mystery while enjoying the creativity of the artwork." - Katie Klein, ForeWord Magazine


Illustrations for the poem Mouse by Sharon Bailly - Ladybug Magazine

Illustrations for the poem Ladybug Winter by Peggy Thomas - Ladybug Magazine

The Adventures of Farley & Breezy by Kathy Adler - Beachfront Books

BRONZE Winner for Picture Book of the Year 2004 by ForeWord Magazine

THE ERRANT KNIGHT by Ann Tompert

"What a beautiful book. One cannot help but think this is a labor of love on Doug Keith's part. I feel he has poured his soul into it with stunning results. Each page is a revelation."

- Ann Tompert, author

This is the tale of a brave knight who sets out to serve his King, but is diverted from his mission again and again by helping those in need.

Has he been an errant knight, or was he serving his King all along?

2009 Storytelling World Resource Award

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Doug is a member of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators with over ten years of experience in children's book publishing. A frequent presenter at young author conferences, Doug enjoys discussing the creative process of making picture books.

"Doug empowers children to follow their dreams and become the best they can be as he takes them on an enchanting trip through his world of creative designs and characters."

- Cindy Bruce, M.Ed., Teacher, Young Authors Conference Coordinator

"What I appreciate most about his art is his humor, and his ability to capture a wide range of emotions in the characters. They literally sparkle with life!"

- Jean Davies Okimoto, author of Dear Ichiro and A Place for Grace

 


Picture Book of the Year Finalist, ForeWord Magazine,2002

What If... by Regina Williams
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Benjamin Franklin Award, Publisher's Marketing Association

 

The Whoosh of Gadoosh by Pat Skene
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The Peace Education Fund Children's Book Award

Washington State Library "Washington Reads" Program - Winter 2006

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Dear Ichiro by Jean Davies Okimoto
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Other titles in this series include; Forever Young by Steve Young, Always Dream by Kristi Yamaguchi, Reach Higher by Scottie Pippen and Hit A Grand Slam by Alex Rodriguez


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