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The Girl Who Loved to Draw

Bruce Scharschmidt

Creative young Brooke loves to draw in her room. Her drawings are so realistic that they come to life. Each of Brooke's animal characters asks for food as well as another animal playmate and they then all demand to be set free. The creative Brooke comes up with a solution to do just that.

Book Details

  • Publisher: Bruce F. Scharschmidt
  • Publish Date: Apr 15th, 2023
  • Pages: 28
  • Language: English
  • Edition: undefined - undefined
  • Dimensions: 11.00in - 8.50in - 0.07in - 0.26lb
  • EAN: 9798986612843
  • Recommended age: 03-09
  • Categories: Action & Adventure - GeneralHumorous StoriesAnimals - General

About the Author

Scharschmidt, Bruce: - Bruce F. Scharschmidt, MD is a physician scientist who lives in San Francisco and enjoys telling stories to his grandchildren. His books make young children smile and think. You can find out more about Bruce by visiting his wikipedia page https: //en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bruce_F._Scharschmidt. Please also visit him at his author's website brucescharschmidt.com.
Timbrell, Margaret: - Margaret Timbrell (Margarettimbrell.com) is a needlework artist and illustrator who lives in San Francisco with her family. She has exhibited at the De Young and other museums throughout the Bay Area and has been featured in the SF Examiner and LA Times.
Whitley, Madison Frederick: - Madison Whitley lives in San Francisco with her parents and two younger brothers. She is a 4th grader and she loves to draw.

Praise for this book

"Through beautiful illustrations and fanciful rhyme, this story teaches the power of imagination and importance of teamwork. This and other books by this author, which brilliantly mix fun and science, are a must for my pediatric waiting room."

-Tracy DeAmicis McMahan, MD; Pediatrician and Parent; San Francisco, CA


"The Girl Who Loved to Draw is a delightful and beautifully illustrated story that charmingly captures a

young girl's creativity and imagination. I've no doubt this book will become a favorite of many preschoolers!"

-Jacque Grillo, MS; Early Childhood Specialist; San Francisco, CA


"A heartwarming tale about a young girl whose energy and imagination brings life to her drawings. This creative and beautifully illustrated book is a great addition to any children's library."

-Warren Jones; Executive and Parent; Menlo Park, CA


"As a leader in elementary education, I know first-hand how important it is for our youth to understand the power they hold in their passions and imagination. The Girl Who Loved to Draw reminds us of this."

-Elizabeth Hall, MA; Education Executive and Parent; San Francisco, CA


"A whimsical story in verse that will captivate the imagination of children and adults. Readers will

delight in this celebration of artistic creativity, universal values and the harmony of nature."

-John M. Vierling, MD; Physician Scientist; Educator; Father; Grandfather & Child-at-Heart; Houston, TX