16 Facts About Marla Frazee

Marla Frazee was born on January 16,1958 and is an American author and illustrator of children's literature.

Marla Frazee has received three Caldecott Honors for picture book illustration.

Marla Frazee found her early inspiration in children's books such as Maurice Sendak's Where the Wild Things Are and Robert McCloskey's Blueberries for Sal.

Marla Frazee illustrated her first book in third grade, which was called The Friendship Circle.

Marla Frazee attended college in the Greater Los Angeles Area, where she earned her bachelor of fine arts at Art Center College of Design and graduated in 1981.

Marla Frazee did toy design with companies like Mattel, Milton Bradley, and Parker Brothers.

Marla Frazee made Happy Meal boxes for McDonald's and team characters for the National Football League.

In 1990 Marla Frazee illustrated her first published book, World-Famous Muriel and the Magic Mystery, written by Sue Alexander.

Marla Frazee received positive reviews of her work in the Horn Book Magazine, a journal for children's literature and young-adult literature.

In 1998, Marla Frazee illustrated On the Morn of Mayfest written by Erica Silverman.

In 2000, Marla Frazee illustrated a book written by Mem Fox.

The book tells babies all the ways their families love them, and the diverse community Marla Frazee created is united by the love for their children.

The idea for the book was conceived during a family trip, during which Marla Frazee's sons talked continuously about roller coasters.

In 2006, Marla Frazee illustrated Clementine, a series of chapter books written by Sara Pennypacker Marla Frazee uses pen and ink drawings to make the story of an overly-active and imaginative third-grader come to life.

Loosely based upon the adventures of her son and his friend at a nature camp, Marla Frazee captures the essence of summer vacation and what it means to children.

Marla Frazee earned her first Caldecott Honor for her illustrations in the book, although she wrote it as well.