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Phyllis Limbacher Tildes
Biography:
 Phyllis exhibited artistic talent at the age of two and a half when she presented her mother with a drawing of a butterfly, followed by a man selling peanuts at a peanut stand. She was anxious to follow her older brother and sister to school in Stratford, Connecticut, where she was soon writing poems and stories to illustrate and give to family and friends.
As a child she was always curious about nature and enjoyed exploring in the woods behind her home. The Limbacher house was always filled with pets and an occasional wild, orphaned animal.
Phyllis was a voracious reader and loved her town library where she selected stacks of books for summer reading. She would often climb onto a branch of an old chestnut tree outside the library to read a book and study the detailed art of one her favorite illustrators such as Arthur Rackham and Beatrix Potter.
After graduating with honors from high school, Phyllis attended Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) where she received a B.F.A. as an illustration major. She spent her senior year in Rome as a European Honor Student. For her senior thesis she wrote and illustrated an eastern European folktale for children titled Sasha.
Phyllis has worked as a designer for Hallmark and was the assistant art director for Hopkins Art Center at Dartmouth College after her graduation from RISD. She was a freelance graphic designer for over 25 years, doing everything from logos to opera and ballet promotion pieces.
However, she never lost sight of her original dream of becoming an author/illustrator and in 1995 her first children's book, Counting on Calico, was published. Since then she has published several other stories ranging from pets and wildlife to ethnic tales.
For many years, Phyllis lived with her family in Connecticut. They have also lived in Nottingham, England, and enjoy traveling to exotic places like the rain forests of Costa Rica. They live in Savannah, Georgia, where Phyllis enjoys birdwatching, gardening, writing, and expanding her artistic abilities.
A word from Phyllis at TeachingBooks.net.
Also by Phyllis Limbacher Tildes
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Find the answers to seven black-and-white riddles in a beautiful book of nature's bold designs! What cuddly giant loves to chew bamboo? What mammal swims with its friends in a school? What bird "flies" gracefully through the water?
With dynamic pictures and simple text, Phyllis Limbacher Tildes deftly delivers the pieces to put together these pattern puzzles. First, catch a peak at each black-and-white animal and read a short clue. Can you guess who it is? Turn the page, and the answer is revealed in vivid color.
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Meet seven animals that use camouflage to hide from both predators and prey. Each spread features a picture of a camouflaged animal, as well as a short poem that provides clues about the animal's identity. When readers turn the page, the hidden animal is revealed on the next spread.
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Simple text explains how apples are grown, lists various types of apples, and offers a history of this delicious and popular fruit.
"[A] solid choice for science units."
— Booklist
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ISBN: 978-1-57091-695-3
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This adorable wordless board book features the striking black and white faces of eight baby animals. The last spread lets the viewer in on a secret - the animals faces depicted in the book are actually part of a mobile over a baby's crib.
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Learn all about the pumpkin, from its history (dating back 11,000 years) to its growth (up to 1,300 pounds) to its place in ancient lore ("jack-o'-lantern" comes from an Irish legend).
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ISBN: 978-1-57091-696-0
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Author / Illustrator: Phyllis Limbacher Tildes
ISBN: 978-1-57091-511-6
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Seven curious kittens explore their home and backyard, finding adventure - and trouble. Text emphasizes opposites and prepositions-up/down, in/out, over/under, etc.
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ISBN: 978-1-57091-512-3
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Count from 1-20 with a Calico cat, her seven kittens and one smart mouse! Why does a cat rub its face against you? Which cat has no tail at all? How old can a cat live to be? Learn the answers to these and other fascinating questions. Charming illustrations will delight cat-lovers of all ages.
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A young girl explores the simple gifts of nature in the world around her.
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Learn the secrets of plant life cycles, using four common plants--the rose, pea, tomato, and oak tree.
"Brief enough to appeal even to toddlers, this excellent effort also includes sufficient information to entertain and instruct young grade-schoolers."
--Kirkus Reviews
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ISBN: 978-1-58089-205-6
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Learn all about the pumpkin, from its history (dating back 11,000 years) to its growth (up to 1,300 pounds) to its place in ancient lore ("jack-o'-lantern" comes from an Irish legend).
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ISBN: 978-1-57091-558-1
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