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James Balkovek

Biography:

For over twenty years, James Balkovek has illustrated books, videos, and advertisements.

Born and raise in Northern California, James decided when he was 12 that he wanted to be an artist. After graduating from Central Valley High School in 1975, James enrolled at the California College of Arts and Crafts in Oakalnd, where he majored in illustration. "I chose to become an illustrator through a love for the children's books and magazines I used to read, with illustrations by Sendak, Wyeth, and Norman Rockwell," he said. James has illustrated over 150 books, ranging in subjects from fairy tales, education and cooking.

James currently lives in Maine. He settled there after driving cross-country from California with his wife and their seven cats, and two dogs. When he is not illustrating, James loves to garden, hike, travel the coast, spend days on the beach or inside going through books stores, antique stores and galleries.

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Beanstalk: The Measure of a Giant

Author: Ann McCallum Illustrator: James Balkovek
ISBN: 978-1-57091-893-3
Ages: 7 - 10
Availability: In stock.
Price: $16.95

When Jack climbs the beanstalk, he meets Ray, the giant's son. Jack and Ray become friends, accepting their size differences without hesitation. Through measurement and diagrams, the boys figure out how to make adjustments to their favorite games to accommodate the difference in their size.

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Beanstalk: The Measure of a Giant

Binding Information: Paperback
ISBN: 978-1-57091-894-0
Availability: In stock.
Price: $7.95