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Biography: Mark Astrella is a self-taught artist who has drawn and painted most of his life. Born in Worcester, Massachusetts, Mary always knew he would be an artist. He learned most of his technique by looking at art in his hometown art museum and by studying books, comic books, and science fiction magazines.

Mark is very versatile and has worked with many different media. He has been creating graphic designs professionally since high school. He has freelanced for advertising agencies, magazines, small businesses, and sign companies. He has also toured the United States as a lighting technician for rock 'n' roll bands, theatre productions, television, and corporate trade shows.

Mark collaborated with Jerry Pallotta on The Butterfly Alphabet Book and The Desert Alphabet Book .

Mark loves to travel and has seen most of North and South America. He resides in Hawaii.

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Hello Ocean Author: Pam Muñoz Ryan   Illustrator: Mark Astrella ISBN: 978-0-88106-987-7 Ages: 3 - 6 Availability: In stock. Price: $16.95 Told in the first person, the narrator describes the ocean as she experiences it through her five senses. ". . . a stunning combinaton of scientific fact, poetry, and artistic talent."           — Booklist, starred review Qty:

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Hello Ocean / Hola mar Author: Pam Muñoz Ryan   Illustrator: Mark Astrella ISBN: 978-1-57091-372-3 Ages: 3 - 6 Availability: In stock. Price: $7.95 A child experiences the ocean through her five senses. Qty:

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The Butterfly Alphabet Book Authors: Jerry Pallotta, Brian Cassie   Illustrator: Mark Astrella ISBN: 978-0-88106-895-5 Ages: 4 - 7 Availability: In stock. Price: $16.95 Jerry Pallotta and naturalist Brian Cassie combine their talents to give readers a glimpse at one of the world's most beautiful insects -- the butterfly. Have you ever heard of a butterfly named Dogface or Lady Slipper? Or did you know that there is a butterfly that can fly almost four miles up in the mountains of Asia? You will learn these amazing facts, and more, as you turn the pages of this unique alphabet book. Mark Astrella's breathtaking illustrations enhance the informative text making this a sure favorite among both young and old butterfly enthusiasts. Qty:

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The Desert Alphabet Book Author: Jerry Pallotta   Illustrator: Mark Astrella ISBN: 978-0-88106-473-5 Ages: 4 - 7 Availability: In stock. Price: $16.95 The parched, mysterious deserts of the world are the landscapes for this alphabet array of plants and animals. Look beneath and beyond the sand for the familiar and not so familiar desert dwellers. Meet the colorful Crimson Chat, the deadly Inland Taipan, and the cartwheeling Golden Wheel Spider and other amazing creatures. Qty:

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