· 603 W 12th St ·
Juneau, Alaska 99801 · tel:+1-907-586-3279 · 603 W 12th St ·
Juneau, Alaska 99801 · tel:+1-907-586-3279Welcome to Jim Fowler's children's book illustrations page. This is part of Jim's Alaska Plein Air Landscapes & Children's Book Illustrations website. Jim has illustrated a dozen children's books since 1985. In 1995 he received the Christopher Award - www.christophers.org, for his illustrations in I'll See You When the Moon is Full by Susi Gregg Fowler - www.susigreggfowler.com. Some of the original artwork for the children's book illustrations is available for purchase. You may view the children's book cover art below. Jim likes to do school visits. Contact the artist for prices and arrangements. A sample Benny's Flag Reading Lesson Plan is available, courtesy of Dirk Miller, a teacher at Gastineau Elementary School in Juneau. This was a winner of Alaska's First Lady's Look to a Book grant. Selecting a thumbnail opens a larger view in a new window.
First Salmon; by Roxane Beauclair Salonen - www.roxanesalonen.com; illustrated by Jim Fowler; Boyds Mills Press 2005; ISBN 1-590-78171-6.
During the ceremony of First Salmon, an event celebrated by the Northwest Pacific indians to honor and welcome back the salmon each year, Charlie remembers his beloved uncle and starts the process of accepting his death.
Benny's Flag - JuneauEmpire.com: This week; by Phyllis Krasilovsky; illustrated by Jim Fowler; Roberts Rinehart Press 2002; ISBN 1-570-982890-9; ISBN 1-570-98320-8 Pbk.
Benny Benson knew what he wanted his flag to be like: the blue field for the Alaska sky and the forget me not flower; the North Star for the future State of Alaska, the most northerly state in the Union; and the dipper is for the Great Bear, symbolizing strength.
Albertina, the Animals, and Me; by Susi Gregg Fowler; illustrated by Jim Fowler; Greenwillow Books 2000; ISBN 0-688-17127-3; ISBN 0-060-29160-5 Lib.
When Molly and her best friend Albertina devise a scheme to get a pet, everyone ends up surprised.
Dolphin Freedom; by Wayne Grover; illustrated by Jim Fowler; Greenwillow Books 1999; ISBN 0-688-14010-7 Lib.; ISBN 0-360-73305-6 Pbk.
A diver and his friends rescue a family of dolphins from Bahamian poachers who are selling the dolphins to marine parks.
Albertina the Practically Perfect; by Susi Gregg Fowler; illustrated by Jim Fowler; Greenwillow Books 1998; ISBN 0-688-15829-3; ASIN B0006RLN80 Pbk.
Molly and her best friend spend a summer building a tree house, but project and friendship nearly end when Albertina proves to be less than perfect.
Beautiful - JuneauEmpire.com: Preview News ; by Susi Gregg Fowler; illustrated by Jim Fowler; Greenwillow Books 1998; ISBN 0-688-15111-6; ISBN 0-688-15112-4 Lib.
A young gardener and Uncle George work on a garden, so when a terminally ill Uncle George comes home from the doctor he is greeted with beautiful flowers.
Dolphin Treasure; by Wayne Grover; illustrated by Jim Fowler; Greenwillow Books 1996; ISBN 0-688-14343-1; ISBN 0-613-35934-8 Lib.; ISBN 0-688-15490-5 Pbk. (1st ed); ISBN 0-380-73253-X Pbk.
Wayne is searching for buried treasure sunk with a Spanish galleon off the Florida coast when a storm arises and his dolphin friend comes to the rescue.
I'll See You
When the Moon is Full; by Susi Gregg Fowler;
illustrated by Jim Fowler; Greenwillow Books 1994; 1995
Christopher Award; ISBN 0-688-10830-X; ISBN 0-688-10831-8
Lib.
Abe will miss his father when he takes off on a business trip but is reassured of his return by the time the moon becomes full.
When Joel Comes Home; by Susi Gregg Fowler; illustrated by Jim Fowler; Greenwillow Books 1993; ISBN 0-688-11064-9;. ISBN 0-688-11065-7 Lib.
A little girl describes all the things she and her parents are planning to welcome home friends and their newly adopted son.
Fog; by Susi Gregg Fowler; illustrated by Jim Fowler; Greenwillow Books 1992; ISBN 0-688-10593-9; ISBN 0-688-10594-7 Lib.
A visitation by deep fog traps a family in their house and causes them to rediscover their love of making music.
Dolphin Adventure; by Wayne Grover; illustrated by Jim Fowler; Greenwillow Books 1990; ISBN 0-688-09442-2; ISBN 0-380-73252-1 Pbk.
A diver describes how he encounters and gains the trust of a family of dolphins and rescues their baby.
The Secret Moose; by Jean Rogers; illustrated by Jim Fowler; Greenwillow Books 1985; ISBN 0-688-04248-1; ISBN 0-688-04249-X Lib.
A young boy living in Alaska develops an interest in moose and their habits after he sees a moose in his backyard and decides to follow it.
Some of the original children's book illustrations are available for purchase. The Benny's Flag paintings are available only as a complete set. For information about purchasing any of the original artwork, please contact us.