Author:
Duane Lawrence lives in Vancouver and enjoys regular walks in beautiful Stanley Park. It was during one leisurely stroll in the park that he decided to write about the animals that live there. Recently retired, he taught high school French for 20 years in Canada and 1 year in London, and taught English in Japan for 9 years. Besides English, Duane speaks French and Japanese.
Duane has previously written 2 early chapter books for children in the primary grades. They are Sammy Squirrel & Rodney Raccoon – A Stanley Park Tale and Sammy Squirrel & Rodney Raccoon – To The Rescue. Due to popular demand, this picture book version titled Sammy Squirrel & Rodney Raccoon – Far From Stanley Park was done for preschool children who enjoy looking at illustrations and are just beginning to read.
Learn about Duane’s books at DuaneLawrence.ca
Illustrator:
Gordon Clover was born in London, England. He taught art in both the UK and New Brunswick, where he also worked as a freelance illustrator of books and magazines. He worked at the Edmonton Journal before moving with his wife to British Columbia.
A long-time resident of North Vancouver and then Victoria, Gordon continued illustrating children’s books well into his eighties.
