Julia Gran

Biography

Julia Gran's fanciful illustrations have appeared in books, magazines, newspapers, and advertisements, as well as on greeting cards, sleepwear, and umbrellas. She is the recipient of The Educational Press Association of America Distinguished Achievement Award for 321 Contact.

Gran's inspiration for Big Bug Surprise came when her dog, Simon - a loveable bull terrier - mistakenly stuck his nose in a beehive. She says "I noticed that where he had black fur, the bees had stung him, and where he had white fur, there was not a single bee sting! I wanted to know why, and so my research began."

Gran made her picture book debut with Princess Penelope and Princess Penelope Takes Charge, both published by Scholastic Press. Her one-of-a-kind, watercolor artwork creates a dual narrative juxtaposing Penelope's real and imaginary worlds.

Julia Gran lives in New York City with her husband.

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Big Bug Surprise

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Prunella is aflutter to share her big bug surprise at show-and-tell. But suddenly, the classroom is abuzz with an even bigger bug surprise! A swarm of bees has invaded! With her teacher and her classmates frantic, can Prunella's buggy know-how save the day? Luckily, Prunella has an idea. And like a true queen, she leads the bees safely to a new hive. Her teacher is impressed! Her classmates cheer! But what does Prunella do? She shares more bug facts, of course, and her audience couldn't beeeee more delighted.

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Prunella loves bugs. She's always eager to share her bug knowledge, even if others don't always want to listen. So she's aflutter to shine the spotlight on one of her favorite bugs at show-and-tell. On the big day, though, Prunella's plan is squashed when a swarm of bees invades her classroom! Luckily, Prunella has an idea. And like a true queen, she leads the bees safely to a new hive. Her teacher is impressed! Her classmates cheer! But what does Prunella do? She shares more bug facts, of cour

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