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Diane Goode

Diane Goode is the illustrator of more than fifty beloved and critically acclaimed picture books including the Caldecott Honor Book When I Was Young in the Mountains by Cynthia Rylant. She is also the illustrator of President Pennybaker and My Mom Is... Read full bio

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Q. What is your motto or maxim?
A. Less is more.
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My life in 8 words: "A study in contrasts."
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February 22, 2010
Did your mother ever force you to wear ugly brown shoes, with laces and rubber soles that squeaked when you walked? You know...
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September 8, 2009
Louise's debut is fast approaching....Sept. 8th.    Will her dream of starring as Cinderella in Mrs. Little's class play be...
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Ballerina Rosie will be released on August 28, 2012 in Hardcover, eBook
Aug 28, 2012
Ballerina Rosie is now available in Hardcover, eBook
Aug 28, 2012
Louise the Big Cheese and the Ooh-la-la Charm School will be released on February 07, 2012 in Hardcover
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Louise the Big Cheese and the Ooh-la-la Charm School will be released on February 07, 2012 in eBook
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Ballerina Rosie
Jan 07, 2012
President Pennybaker will be released on January 03, 2012 in Trade Paperback, eBook
Jan 03, 2012
President Pennybaker is now available in Trade Paperback, eBook
Jan 03, 2012
Louise the Big Cheese and the Back-to-School Smarty-Pants will be released on July 19, 2011 in eBook
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Louise the Big Cheese and the Back-to-School Smarty-Pants will be released on July 19, 2011 in Hardcover, eBook
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Louise the Big Cheese and the Back-to-School Smarty-Pants is now available in Hardcover, eBook
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But I Wanted a Baby Brother! is now available in eBook
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But I Wanted a Baby Brother! will be released on April 19, 2011 in eBook
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Diane Goode Revealed

Diane Goode Q. What is your motto or maxim? A. Less is more. Q. How would you describe perfect happiness? A. Family and friends at my table for a good meal. Q. Who is your favorite fictional hero? A. The little spider in "Charlotte's Web". Q. What 3 personal qualities are most important to you? A. Honesty, humor and generosity of spirit. Q. What’s your greatest fear? A. Losing momentum. Learn more about Diane Goode

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PublishersWeekly.com, February 26, 2013
...hardcover, $9.99, ISBN 978-0062198716), ages 4 to 8. The Super Secret Mystery by Stephanie Barden, illus. by Diane Goode (Apr. 23, hardcover, $16.99, ISBN 978-0062004437) is a new Cinderella Smith title, ages 6 to 10. And Dan Gutmans My Weirder School...
Broadway World, January 25, 2013
...the acclaimed picture book MY MOM IS TRYING TO RUIN MY LIFE, by Kate Feiffer with illustrations by Diane Goode (Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books). The musical will be directed by Debbi Katz and choreographed by Danyelle Demchock of the Young...
New York Times, January 11, 2013
...would be to concentrate on the illustrations, which are gorgeous and stirring and drawn by artists Ral Coln, Diane Goode, Mary GrandPr, Yuyi Morales, LeUyen Pham, Sonia Lynn Sadler, Bryan Collier, Jon J. Muth, John Hendrix, Chris Soentpiet many of whose...
New York Times, January 11, 2013
...would be to concentrate on the illustrations, which are gorgeous and stirring and drawn by artists Ral Coln, Diane Goode, Mary GrandPr, Yuyi Morales, LeUyen Pham, Sonia Lynn Sadler, Bryan Collier, Jon J. Muth, John Hendrix, Chris Soentpiet many of whose...
Appeal-Democrat.com, November 29, 2012
...is available at many public libraries. "When I Was Young in the Mountains" by Cynthia Rylant, illustrated by Diane Goode, Dutton, 26 pages Read aloud: age 3 4 and older Read yourself: age 7 8 and older "When I Was Young in the Mountains" is a warm and...
News-Times, November 28, 2012
...way in which they are intended. "When I Was Young in the Mountains" by Cynthia Rylant, illustrated by Diane Goode, Dutton, 26 pages "When I Was Young in the Mountains" is a warm and loving story based on the true experiences of author Cynthia Rylant...
TheDay.com, November 25, 2012
...BOOKS TO BORROW "When I Was Young in the Mountains" by Cynthia Rylant, illustrated by Diane Goode, Dutton, 26 pages Read aloud: age 3, 4 and older Read yourself: age 7, 8 and older "When I Was Young in the Mountains" is a warm story based...
New York Times, January 11, 2013
...would be to concentrate on the illustrations, which are gorgeous and stirring and drawn by artists Ral Coln, Diane Goode, Mary GrandPr, Yuyi Morales, LeUyen Pham, Sonia Lynn Sadler, Bryan Collier, Jon J. Muth, John Hendrix, Chris Soentpiet many of whose...
New York Times, January 11, 2013
...would be to concentrate on the illustrations, which are gorgeous and stirring and drawn by artists Ral Coln, Diane Goode, Mary GrandPr, Yuyi Morales, LeUyen Pham, Sonia Lynn Sadler, Bryan Collier, Jon J. Muth, John Hendrix, Chris Soentpiet many of whose...
Architect News, January 10, 2013
...panel including Rob Scarlett from Scarlett Design, Martin Rapko from Willis & Gambier, Mark Hutchinson from Hutchinson Furniture, Diane Goode from Fromental and prolific design journalist and photographer Barbara Chandler. The shortlisted designers have...
Interior Design Today, January 10, 2013
...panel including Rob Scarlett from Scarlett Design, Martin Rapko from Willis & Gambier, Mark Hutchinson from Hutchinson Furniture, Diane Goode from Fromental and prolific design journalist and photographer Barbara Chandler. The shortlisted designers have...
Dezeen, January 8, 2013
...surfaces and fabrics categories judges include esteemed journalist and author Barbara Chandler, Dids MacDonald CEO of ACID and Diane Goode of Fromental. Above: Department Table by Daniel Schofield, nominated in the Furniture category New Design...
NCAdvertiser.com, November 29, 2012
...hope for Rosie’s big dreams? With charming text from Sarah Ferguson and beautiful illustrations from Caldecott honoree Diane Goode, this encouraging story of an aspiring dancer will inspire and delight young readers.” Ferguson is the author of...
Appeal-Democrat.com, November 29, 2012
...is available at many public libraries. "When I Was Young in the Mountains" by Cynthia Rylant, illustrated by Diane Goode, Dutton, 26 pages Read aloud: age 3 4 and older Read yourself: age 7 8 and older "When I Was Young in the Mountains" is a warm and...