Born:July 13, 1958
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania,
United States Of America
Current Home:
Audubon, New Jersey,
United States Of America
Michael Dooling
Biography
Michael Dooling was born in Philadelphia in 1958. He received his Master's in Fine Arts from Syracuse University in 1988. Since then, this talented painter has made his career creating stunning oil paintings that bring American history to life in picture books. He has also illustrated such traditional (and seemingly traditional) stories as O. Henry's The Gift of the Magi, Tom Paxton's The Story of Santa Claus, and Eric Kimmel's Robin Hook, Pirate Hunter!; his biographies include Johanna Hurwitz's Astrid Lindgren: Storyteller to the World and James Cross Giblin's George Washington: A Picture Book Biography and Thomas Jefferson: A Picture Book Biography.
Dooling's work has been exhibited at the Norman Rockwell Museum, the Delaware Art Museum, and at the Society of Illustrators. He enjoys making school visits and giving students a “behind-the-scenes” look at how he creates a picture book. Dooling lives in New Jersey with his wife and two stepdaughters, who sometimes serve as models for characters in his books.
Visit Michael Dooling's Web site at www.michaeldooling.com.
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The Memory Coat
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The Memory Coat
by Elvira Woodruff and Michael DoolingShow your students the experience of turn-of-the-century immigrants in a richly illustrated story of hope and memory. Even though it makes him look poor and sickly to the Ellis Island doctors, an orphan refuses to give up the tattered coat his mother made for him. But his cousin comes up with an ingenious solution that will allow him to preserve his past without risking his future.
$15.95
Hardcover Book | Grades 2-5
Grades 2-5 $15.95
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George Washington: A Picture Book Biography
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George Washington: A Picture Book Biography
by James Cross Giblin and Michael DoolingGet an inside look at the family life and career of the first American president. Plus, learn about myths and legends, monuments to Washington, his home at Mount Vernon, and more. This biography from an award-winning author introduces Washington as a fair-minded man and a strong leader, while the rich full-page oil paintings bring the period to life.
$5.99
Favorite Features
A kid-friendly introduction to biographies, the fun format includes informative back matter
Paperback Book | Grades K-2
Grades K-2 $5.99
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