Born: 02/21/1959   Traverse City , MI
Parents: Orley and Carol Norris
Spouse: Gary D. Bower
Children: Nathan, Dena, Hannah, Tabitha, Austin, Chaela, Brittany, Jasmine, Tynae, Angel, Kassidy, ?
Address(es):
Permanent :
7700 Timbers Trail
Traverse City , MI 49684
USA
Contact Information:
Phone : 231-941-0899
Website : http://www.bowerfamilybooks.com/
Email : [email protected]
Phone : 1-888-898-3207

Image	Title	Genre	Audience	Publisher	Date
	Perfect Christmas : a carol of calm in the midst of the mess - A family learns that every Christmas is a perfect Christmas -- not because of what it brings, but because of who it celebrates. Written by Gary Bower and illustrated by Jan Bower.	Fiction	Children	Grand Rapids, MI : Kregel Children's Books	2013
	What do heroes wear? - Written by Gary Bower and illustrated by Jan Bower.	Fiction	Children	Traverse City , MI : Storyboook Meadow Publishing	2012
	Daddy Love - "Boys and girls will love these playful rhymes and adorable paintings celebrating the bond between father and child." Board Book Written by Gary Bower and illustrated by Jan Bower.	Fiction	Children	Traverse City, Mich. : Storybook Meadow Publishing	2011
	Mommy Love - "Boys and girls will be drawn to these tender rhymes and gentle paintings celebrating the powerful bond between mother and child." Board Book written by Gary Bower and illustrated by Jan Bower.	Fiction	Children	Traverse City, Mich. : Storybook Meadow Publishing	2011
	The jingle in my pocket : sound money principles that kids can bank on - With rhyming text and colorful illustrations, children explain how they earn money and consider what to do with it. Written by Gary Bower and illustrated by Jan Bower.	Fiction	Children	Traverse City , MI : Storyboook Meadow Publishing	2009
	The person I marry : Things I'll think about long before saying "I do" - Written by Gary Bower and illustrated by Jan Bower.	Fiction	Children	Traverse City, Mich. : Storybook Meadow Publishing	2008
	There's a party in heaven! - Written by Gary Bower and illustrated by Jan Bower.	Picture Book	Children	Traverse City, MI : Storybook Meadow Publishing	2007
	I'm a Michigan Kid - Written by Gary Bower and illustrated by Jan Bower.	Non Fiction , Michigan	Children	Traverse City, MI : Storybook Meadow Publishing	2005
	Over land and sea : a story of international adoption - Written by Steven L. Layne and illustrated by Jan Bower. Two parents describe their journey over land and sea to find the child that belongs in their family, as well as all of the joy and love the new baby brings.	Fiction , Picture Book	Children	Gretna, La. : Pelican Pub. Co.	2005
	Cody's Castle - "A thinking of others book, book four: encouraging others." Written by Gary Bower and illustrated by Jan Bower.	Fiction , Picture Book	Children	Traverse City, MI : Storybook Meadow Publishing	2004
	Ivy's Icicle - "A thinking of others book, book three: forgiving others." Written by Gary Bower and illustrated by Jan Bower.	Fiction , Picture Book	Children	Traverse City , MI : Storyboook Meadow Publishing	2002
	Wyatt's Wagon - "A thinking of others book, book two: including others." Written by Gary Bower and illustrated by Jan Bower.	Fiction , Picture Book	Children	Traverse City, MI : Storybook Meadow Publishing	2001
	Tessa's Treasures - "A thinking of others book, book one: cherishing others." Written by Gary Bower and illustrated by Jan Bower.	Fiction , Picture Book	Children	Traverse City, MI : Storybook Meadow Publishing	2000

What is the aim or goal of your writing: I paint what I love to paint most, and that is primarily children. Over the years, I have learned to work in small amounts of time rather than needing large blocks of uninterrupted time to paint. I always keeps my paints out. I create expressions and scenarios that make me long for the simplicity of yesteryear...things that make me feel deeply (usually smile), believing that it may have a similar effect on others, too.

May inquiries be sent to you about doing workshops, readings: No

Donated books to the Authors & Illustrators database project: No

Skills:
Illustrator

MeLCat Links:
http://elibrary.mel.org/search~S15?/aBower%2C+Gary./abower+gary/-3%2C-1%2C0%2CB/exact&FF=abower+jan&1%2C12%2C

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