Jill Esbaum
Jill Esbaum is an award-winning author of over 70 children's books, including picture books and nonfiction. She lives on a family farm in eastern Iowa and is known for her work with National Geographic Kids and her picture books such as 'I Am Cow, Hear Me Moo!' and 'How to Grow a Dinosaur.' She also writes a graphic early reader series called 'Thunder & Cluck.' Esbaum is a frequent school visitor and conference speaker, and she teaches writing for children at the University of Iowa Summer Writing Festival. She is also the creator of the Picture Book Builders blog.
Awards
["SCBWI's Crystal Kite award"]
Notable Works
['I Am Cow, Hear Me Moo!', 'How to Grow a Dinosaur', 'Frankenbunny', 'If a T. Rex Crashes Your Birthday Party', 'We Love Babies!', 'Frog Boots', "Where'd My Jo Go?", 'Thunder and Cluck', 'Angry Birds Playground series', 'Little Kids Big Book of–– series']
