Former Seattle newspaper artist, Wendy Wahman is the author/illustrator of "Don't Lick the Dog; Making Friends with Dogs," a 2010 Bank Street Best Children's Book of the Year, starred for Outstanding Merit and accepted to the Society of Illustrators Original Art show. Other books include, "A Cat Like That," "Rabbit Stew," "Pony in the City," "Nanny Paws," "Old Pearl," and she is the illustrator of, "Snowboy 1, 2, 3," written by Joe Wahman.
"Wenderings," are Wendy's improvisational pen drawings: surreal, psychological dreamscapes, and creatures within creatures. To watch one being drawn, visit her on Instagram.
Wendy's editorial illustrations have appeared in major publications including Harper's Magazine, The New York Times, Boston Globe, Washington Post, The Los Angeles Times, MoPop Museum of Pop Culture, Amazon, and many more. She lives in the Pacific Northwest with her husband Joe, and their standard poodle, Nico Sandcastle.
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PRAISE FOR "Don't Lick the Dog"
"I'm passionate about helping children (and their parents) understand how best to safely interact with dogs, and this book perfectly encapsulates my philosophies on the matter in a really fun and engaging way." - Victoria Stilwell, host of It's Me or the Dog
"In this vividly illustrated and smartly written tutorial, Wahman runs through a set of rhyming tips for any child encountering a potential four-legged friend... No matter the mood, the illustrations strike a perfect balance, using a spiky style reminiscent of papercraft atop bright, single-color backgrounds... Gentle self-defense suggestions close this unique offering." - Booklist
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PRAISE FOR "A Cat Like That"
"Striking illustrations and a pitch-perfect portrait of an unnamed pet's personality combine to showcase charming (and practical) advice on how to make friends with a feline..." - Kirkus Reviews
"With humor and a light touch, this book shows young readers what cats like and what they don't, helping kids understand good, pet-friendly behavior." - Cat Fancy
"Reading Wendy Wahman's colorful picture book A Cat Like That awakened all my hitherto more or less hidden desires to acquire a kitten." - Nancy Pearl
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PRAISE FOR "Pony in the City"
“Simple images in primary colors show the paddock, while hustle-bustle streetscapes introduce the city (like the renderings in Salvatore Rubbino’s “A Walk in New York.”) VERDICT: This simple, enjoyable horse tale with an adventure thrown in is sure to be a hit.” – School Library Journal
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PRAISE FOR "Nanny Paws"
“Move over, Clifford the Big Red Dog and Good Dog, Carl: Nanny Paws knows exactly what to do for the kids in her care! … In every instance, this pampered pooch has a hilariously overinflated sense of her helpfulness, … Wahman's watercolor, pencil, and digitally created images effectively capture Nanny Paws' perpetual motion and the twins' adoration of her despite the chaos she leaves in her wake… A delightful tale for dog lovers with less-than-perfect pooches.” – Kirkus
“The energetic poodle is constantly moving, and readers can follow her trail of gnawed socks as she concludes the day’s supervision with reading, bath time, and the final nighttime snuggle. Colorful illustrations done digitally and with active detailed pencil and watercolor demonstrate the lively personalities of the characters. The Darling children’s Nana is a calm and placid nursemaid compared to this exuberant, charming pooch." — Booklist
