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I wasn’t originally planning on any events for the release of Murilla Gorilla, but after talking with local children’s bookstore Monkeyshines, they convinced me it would be a great idea and offered to host a book launch. Many thanks to Sue of Monkeyshines - I’m looking forward Saturday, June 22!

I wasn’t originally planning on any events for the release of Murilla Gorilla, but after talking with local children’s bookstore Monkeyshines, they convinced me it would be a great idea and offered to host a book launch. Many thanks to Sue of Monkeyshines - I’m looking forward Saturday, June 22!

Thinking about the mountains, so I made a bit of a pattern.

Thinking about the mountains, so I made a bit of a pattern.

(Source: jacquilee)

I’ve been uploading various shots from the Murilla Gorilla series on dribbble.

I’ve been uploading various shots from the Murilla Gorilla series on dribbble.

I’m super happy to announce that Murilla Gorilla with be available in Canada and the US starting May 30th!

I’m super happy to announce that Murilla Gorilla with be available in Canada and the US starting May 30th!

Booklist Reviews Murilla Gorilla: Jungle Detective

There is mischief afoot at the Mango Market, and Murilla Gorilla is on the case. In this first entry in a new series of early reader mysteries, Murilla is hired by Mrs. Chimpanzee to solve the case of her missing banana muffins. Readers won’t need to borrow Murilla’s magnifying glass to follow along with the clues, which establish a motive and possible suspect early on. Murilla’s meandering detection allows readers to meet several supporting characters who represent the variety of exotic animals living in the jungle. And though Murilla may wander, the text does not; the chapters are succinct and the vocabulary focused, keeping new readers on track and interested. The illustrations are awash with soft pastels, creating a backdrop as warm as the sun over the African rain forest. Often sleepy, slightly disorganized, but never in a rush, Murilla Gorilla has her own methods, which mystify and frustrate her client but get the job done.

— Kara Dean

Interior illustration from The Goodbye Kids, written by Kerianne Sproule.

Interior illustration from The Goodbye Kids, written by Kerianne Sproule.

I have some work in this Friday’s Swerve Magazine.

I have some work in this Friday’s Swerve Magazine.

Did some coffee shop sketching the other day. (at Phil & Sebastian Coffee Roasters)

Did some coffee shop sketching the other day. (at Phil & Sebastian Coffee Roasters)