Diana Magnuson

Born: Little Falls
Children: Samantha; Joshua
Address(es):
Permanent :
403 E. Michigan St.
Marquette , MI 49855
Contact Information:
Phone : 906 226-9386
Email : [email protected]
Website : http://www.dianamagnuson.com
Website : http://www.neisgroup.com/artists/magnuson/index.html
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Writings

Image Title Genre Audience Publisher Date
Hidden Ohio / written by Julie K. Rubini ; rhymes by Anne Margaret Lewis
- illustrated by Diana Magnuson.
Non Fiction , History , Travel Children Traverse City, Mich. : Mackinac Island Press 2009
Three wise women of Christmas / written by Dandi Daley Mackall
- illustrated by Diana Magnuson.
Picture Book Children Saint Louis : Concordia Pub. House 2006
Betsy Ross and the Silver Thimble, by Stephanie Greene
- Illustrator
Biography Children New York : Aladdin Paperbacks 2002
Helen Keller and the Big Storm, by Patricia Lakin
- Illustrator
Biography Children New York : Aladdin Paperbacks 2002
Sacagawea and the Bravest Deed, by Stephen Krensky
- Illustrator (Childhood of Famous Americans Series)
Biography Children New York : Aladdin Paperbacks 2002
Rex to the Rescue / by Linda Johns
- illustrated by Diana Magnuson.
Fiction , Picture Book Children Bothell, WA : Wright Group 2001
A Dog for Mrs. Muddle-Puddle / story by Joy Cowley
- illustrations by Diana Magnuson.
Fiction , Picture Book Children St. Petersburg, FL: The Wright Group 2000
Taken by the Wind
- Illustrator
Picture Book Children St. Petersburg, FL: The Wright Group 2000
Trail of Tears, by Joseph Bruchac
- Illustrator (Step into Reading Series)
History Children New York : Random House 1999
Making Patterns
- Illustrator
Non Fiction , Picture Book Children St. Petersburg, FL: The Wright Group 1998
Waiting for True Love: and Other Tales of Purity, Patience, and Faithfulness/by Julia Duin
- Illustrator
Non Fiction Children Lion Publishing 1998
Zip, Zip, Rattle, Bang
- Illustrator
Picture Book Children St. Petersburg, FL: The Wright Group 1998
Dancin' Down
- Illustrator
Picture Book Children St. Petersburg, FL: The Wright Group 1997
Eagle Feathers
- Illustrator
Picture Book Children St. Petersburg, FL: The Wright Group 1997
The Gift
- Illustrator
Picture Book Children St. Petersburg, FL: The Wright Group 1997
These Old Rags
- Illustrator
Picture Book Children St. Petersburg, FL: The Wright Group 1997
What Next ?
- Illustrator
Picture Book Children St. Petersburg, FL: The Wright Group 1997
Tales of the Restoration/ written by David and Karen Mains
- illustrated by Diana Magnuson.
Fiction Children Colorado Springs, CO : Chariot Books 1996
The Future of Willow Tree Park/ story by Allison Taylor
- illustrations by Diana Magnuson.
Fiction Children Austin, Tex. : Raintree Steck-Vaughn 1996
Animal Lore and Legend (series)
- Four books: Owl, Buffalo, Rabbit, Bear, illustrated by Diana Magnuson.
Non Fiction , Folklore Children Scholastic 1995
Peter Cottontail Children Price Stern Sloan 1994
Gravity
- Illustrator
Non Fiction Children St. Petersburg, FL: The Wright Group 1993
Half a Slice of Bread and Butter/ by Peter Durkin Fiction Children Nelson/SRA 1993 -1997
Sharing Hanukkah / by Janet McDonnell
- llustrated by Diana Magnu
Non Fiction Children Chicago : Childrens Press 1993
Penguins are My Favorite Kind of Frog
- Illustrator
Picture Book Children St. Petersburg, FL: The Wright Group 1993
Grumbles, Growls and Roars by Elizabeth Savage
- Illustrator
Picture Book Children St. Petersburg, FL: The Wright Group 1992
The True Princess by by Angela Elwell Hunt Fiction , Picture Book Children [Elgin, Ill.] : Chariot Books/Lake Mary, FL : Charisma Kids 1992 -2004
Who Spilled the Bean Soup?/retold by Joy Cowley
- Illustrator
Folklore Children St. Petersburg, FL: The Wright Group 1992
Dream Rooms, Decorating with Flair
- Illustrator
Non Fiction Adult Troll Communications (acquired by Scholastic Corp, 2003) 1991
Great Parties and How to Throw Them Non Fiction Adult , Teen Troll Communications LLC (acquired by Scholastic Corp, 2003) 1991
How to Make and Keep Friends
- Illustrator
Non Fiction Children Troll Communications LLC (acquired by Scholastic Corp, 2003) 1991
The Land of No Non Fiction Timberline Press 1990
Animal Camouflage : hide-and-seek animals / by Janet McDonnell
- illustrated by Diana Magnuson.
Non Fiction , Picture Book Children Chicago, Ill. : Child's World : Distributed by Childrens Press 1989
Dinosaur Jokes
- Illustrator
Non Fiction , Humor Children Elgin, Ill. : Child's World 1989
Teddy's Toy Troubles Fiction Children Marvel Entertainment Group 1988
Dinosaur Books Series/ by Janet Riehecky
- illustrated by Diana Magnuson.----Tyrannosaurus---Triceratops--- Maiasaura---Stegosaurus--- Iguanodon---Protoceratops---Oviraptor---Megalosaurus--- Ankylosaurus--- Anatatosaurus---Dinosaur Relatives
Non Fiction , Picture Book Children Elgin, Ill. : Child's World 1988 -1991
Bigfoot / by Ruth Shannon Odor
- illustrated by Diana L. Magnuson.
Non Fiction , Picture Book Children Chicago: Children's Press 1987
Still More Jokes/ compiled by J. Michael Shannon
- illustrated by Diana L. Magnuson
Non Fiction , Humor Children Chicago : Childrens Press 1986
Jokes and More Jokes / compiled by Sandra K. Ziegler
- illustrated by Diana L. Magnuson.
Non Fiction , Humor Children Chicago : Children's Press 1983
Knock Knock, Limericks, and Other Silly Sayings; compiled by Sandra K. Ziegler
- illustrated by Diana L. Magnuson.
Non Fiction , Humor Children Chicago; Childrens Press 1983
Riddles and More Riddles / compiled by J. Michael Shannon
- illustrated by Diana L. Magnuson.
Non Fiction , Humor Children Chicago : Childrens Press 1983
Still More Knock Knocks, Limericks, and Other Silly Things/ compiled by Laura Alden
- illustrated by Diana L. Magnuson
Non Fiction , Humor Children Chicago : Childrens Press 1983
Jeannie's Valentines / by Carrie Rarick
- illustrated by Diana Magnuson.
Fiction Children Chicago, Ill. : Follet 1982
Rudolph Shines Again / by Robert L. May
- illustrated by Diana Magnuson.
Picture Book Children Chicago, Ill. : Follett 1981
Not I, Not I/ by Margaret Hillert
- illustrated by Diana Magnuson.
Fiction Children Chicago : Follett Publishing Company 1980
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer / by Robert L. May
- illustrated by Diana Magnuson.
Picture Book Children Chicago : Follett Publishing Company 1980
The Gazelle and the Hunter : a folk tale from Persia / by Bernice Williams Foley
- illustrated by Diana Magnuson.
Folklore , Picture Book Children Elgin, Ill. : Child's World 1980
Magic Monsters Look for Colors / by Jane Belk Moncure
- illustrated by Diana Magnuson.
Picture Book Children Elgin, Ill. : Child's World 1979
Magic Monsters Look for Shapes / by Jane Belk Moncure
- illustrated by Diana Magnuson.
Picture Book Children Elgin, IL : Childs World 1979
We Visit the Zoo / by Bruce Wannamaker
- illustrated by Diana Magnuson.
Picture Book Children Elgin, Ill : Child's World 1979
What is a Monster?
- Illustrator
Picture Book Children Elgin, Ill. : Child's World 1979
Bill Cosby, Coming at You / by Sandra Ziegler
- illustrated by Diana Magnuson.
Picture Book Children Elgin, Ill. : Child's World 1978
Polka Dots, Checks, and Stripes / by Carol Cornelius
- illustrated by Diana Magnuson.
Picture Book Children Elgin, Ill. : Child's World ; Chicago : distributed by Childrens Press 1978
Why Does the Tiger Have Stripes ? / By Jane Davis
- illustrated by Diana Magnuson
Picture Book Children Elgin, Ill. : Child's World ; Chicago : distributed by Childrens Press 1978
You and Your Pet Horse
- Illustrator
Non Fiction Children Minneapolis : Lerner Publications Co 1978
Mr. and Mrs. Opposite / by Sylvia Root Tester
- illustrated by Diana Magnuson.
Picture Book Children Elgin, Ill. : Child's World ; Chicago : distributed by Childrens Press 1977
What Do Animals Do in the Zoo ? / By Jane Belk Moncure
- illustrated by Diana Magnuson.
Picture Book Children Elgin, Ill. : Child's World 1976
Earth Day Children Wing Park Publishers
What is the aim or goal of your writing: I attribute my success to drive, interest, fascination and curiosity.

May inquiries be sent to you about doing workshops, readings: Yes
Brochures are available.

Donated books to the Authors & Illustrators database project: No

Skills:
Author
Illustrator

Education:

Degree Institution Location Date
H.S. Diploma Alpena High School Alpena , MI 1956 -1960

Career:

Position Organization Location Date
Adjunct faculty Northern Michigan University Marquette , MI 2010 -2011
Art instructor Adult Education St. Ignace , MI
Fifth grade teacher Carrie Jacobs Bond School Chicago
Teacher Head Start Santa Barbara
Artist-in-Residence Holden Village Chelan
Illustrator Hyde Parker Magazine Chicago
Art Director International Graduate School, U of Chicago Chicago
Art teacher K-8 Kiomboi Int'l School Tanzania, East Africa
Designer/Illustrator Little Traverse Printing Co. Petoskey , MI
Arts Director Marquette City Parks Marquette , MI
Instructor - Children's book writing and illustrating Seattle Pacific University
Arts and Crafts Director YMCA Camp Icaghowan

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