Presenting...The MIDDLE CHILD BLUES!

By Kristyn Crow -

Ta-DAH! Here is the cover for my next book, coming this fall. I am very excited, and hope middle kids everywhere will be, too. A big thanks to Dave Catrow and his serious SKILLS.

Comments

Anonymous said…
that's really cute. Congrats' how exciting.
February 6, 2009 at 3:03 PM
Beth said…
david catrow is one of my favorite illustrators! wet dog, molly lou melon... are you kidding me?! did you get to make a request this time? now that your on your Third book? You are so big time now! Yay, Kris!
February 6, 2009 at 9:21 PM
Jodi said…
That is really cute! We are so excited for you, and can't wait to read it.
February 7, 2009 at 6:13 AM
Dana Fallentine said…
How exciting! Congratulations! I ordered the two books you sell on Amazon, and love them both! What magnificent creations! I need you to autograph them the next time you are in San Diego!
February 7, 2009 at 8:14 PM
Janelle said…
It looks AWESOME! I'm so excited!!
February 16, 2009 at 6:37 AM
Macphisto said…
looks wonderful! congratulations, kristyn.
February 19, 2009 at 5:41 AM
Anonymous said…
i like it. it has a funky vibe to it. looking forward to seeing it in the bookstands...i've read molly lou melon. i think he is the illustrator for that one too...
March 21, 2009 at 3:49 AM
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