After years of painting and teaching watercolor, Diana has begun illustrating the stories she has been writing for children -- it's Picture Book time! Diana is a member of the SCBWI (Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators) and HCCWIG (Hunterdon County Children's Writers & Illustrators Group). In the past she has done other illustration work shown in the samples below. Yes, she is available for commissions: please her.

Published Picture Books

Charlemagne to the Rescue

Charlemagne to the Rescue, Third Place winner in the 3rd ABC's Children's Book Competition has been published! Click on the scroll below to find out how to order.

         

This book can help children build self esteem and adjust to new situations and places.

Read more about Charelmagne at Charlemagne's web site, charlemagnethefish.com

Other Picture Books

The books below are in the process of being illustrated, and manuscripts are constantly being revised. They have not as yet been published, although Diana hopes they will be soon. The books often include fish, cats, and other animals.

Ronnie's Friend Trike

All the other children had things to ride except Ronnie. Then one day he found Trike and they had wonderful adventures together.

           

Raising Dragons Is Tough to Do

Alexander had no idea what he was getting into when he rescued the abandoned nest of eggs.

           

Mele Kanoa - His Own Song

All male humpback whales sing the same song. Or do they? A tale of an individualistic creative Hawaiian humpback.

           

Catalpa Chases Halloween

A kitten goes on his first big adventure and discovers Halloween.

    

Nutley Wiggens - Frog Extraordinaire

Nutley Wiggens is not like other frogs. He does not want to eat bugs sit on wobbly lily pads, or do other frogly things. Nutley wants to see the world, especially Mystery Pond.

    

The Magic Rabbit

Serena and her younger brother Lenny search for the Magic Rabbit so they can wish on him to bring their daddy home "from war" to be there for Lenny's birthday. Although this story has no miraculous ending, it does bring the children to a happy compromise and realization that all is well in their world.

We Are Not Alike

Aubergine and Ambertina are twins but are struggling to keep their individuality.

What the Child Sees

A wordless picture book showing the interconnectedness of all creatures.

The Three Little Fishes

A humorous modern adaption of The Three Little Pigs.

Goldilocks Makes Amends

What happens after Goldilocks runs amuck among the bears.

Selma Is a Shepherdess

2000 years ago Selma is a shepherdess among shepherds.

The Mall Walkers

In which we meet a resourceful small girl on a special search.

Early Chapter Book

Andy Finds a Friend

Andy, a colt, overcomes his background of abuse and finds a friend.

Middle Grade Chapter Books

The Land of the Discards

Welcome to this unusual land - we'll say no more here

The Garden of Teeny Tiny Delights (in graphic novel form)

Join five (toy) bears as they have adventures in a garden.

Button Meets a Hummingbird

First Page

The Bears on North haven

In progress

Published

Illustrations for cards for The Art of Game Design by Jesse Schell.

The book
The cards
The tee shirts

Lens of Unification

Lens of Community

Lens of Surprise

New Jersey Festival of Ballooning

Cookbooks

        

Create Your Own Guide to Writing Children's Books