A Couple of Boys Have the Best Week Ever by Marla Frazee

Then in 2001, Frazee illustrated Everywhere Babies, a book written by Susan Meyers. They both do things they wish they hadn't, but their love for each other remains strong. Harriet, You'll Drive Me Wild!, deals with Harriet, a little girl who doesn't mean to be pesky but can't help but get in the way of her mother. In 2000, Frazee illustrated a book written by Mem Fox. Frazee illustrated the classic folk song in 1999. After the publication of On the Morn of Mayfest, Frazee's next book was Hush, Little Baby. In 1998, Frazee illustrated On the Morn of Mayfest written by Erica Silverman.

Biddlebox (1998–2002) įollowing the release of The Seven Silly Eaters, Frazee illustrated many books which increased her popularity. A review from the Horn Book called it, 'A pleasure for parent and child.' More positive reviews followed.

The book revolves around a family with seven children, each of whom are extremely picky eaters. The release of The Seven Silly Eaters, written by Mary Ann Hoberman, marked a turning point in Frazee's career. She received positive reviews of her work in the Horn Book Magazine, a journal for children's literature and young-adult literature. After Muriel, Frazee illustrated That Kookoory!, written by Margaret Walden Froehlich. In 1990 Frazee illustrated her first published book, World-Famous Muriel and the Magic Mystery, written by Sue Alexander. World-Famous Muriel and the Magic Mystery and That Kookoory! (1990–1995) Frazee made Happy Meal boxes for McDonald's and team characters for the National Football League.

She did toy design with companies like Mattel, Milton Bradley, and Parker Brothers. The marriage ended in divorce in 2013.Ĭareer After college (1981–1990) Īfter graduating from college, Frazee worked for various companies in advertising, educational publishing, toys, games, and magazines. The two married in 1982 and raised three sons: Graham, Reed and James. While attending school, Frazee met photographer Tim Bradley. She attended college in the Greater Los Angeles Area, where she earned her bachelor of fine arts at Art Center College of Design and graduated in 1981. After it won an award in a state fair competition, Frazee created a duplicate for her school library. She illustrated her first book in third grade, which was called The Friendship Circle. Frazee found her early inspiration in children's books such as Maurice Sendak's Where the Wild Things Are and Robert McCloskey's Blueberries for Sal. She has won two Caldecott Honors for picture book illustration.įrazee was born in Los Angeles, California and moved to Glendale, California, during her childhood. Marla Frazee (born January 16, 1958) is an American author and illustrator of children's literature.

A Couple of Boys Have the Best Week Ever by Marla Frazee