2015 Children's Literature Festival: Brad Sneed's books

I met Brad Sneed at the 2009 Young Author's celebration in Iola, KS. Brad is mainly an illustrator, but he has authored a few picture books. Brad is also a founding member of Marblespark, a program that helps parents create personalized picture books for their children. Below is a list of the books he's written and illustrated. So check out Brad's work on Marblespark, at your local library, or in a bookstore!

When the Wind Blows (2015, illustrated)
Washday (2014, illustrated)
Johnny Kaw: A Tall Tale (2013, illustrated)
Cock-A-Doodle Doo, Creak, Pop-Pop, Moo (2012, illustrated)
Mr. President Goes to School (2010, illustrated)
Big Bad Wolves at School (2007, illustrated)
The Boy Who Was Raised by Librarians (2007, illustrated)
Deputy Harvey and the Ant Cow Caper (2005)
Thumbelina (2004)
Aespo's Fables (2003)
When Wishes Were Horses (2002, illustrated)
Picture a Letter (2002)
Sorry (2001, illustrated)
Bravest of Us All (2000, illustrated)
The Strange and Wonderful Tale of Robert McDoodle: the Boy Who Wanted to be a Dog (1999, illustrated)
Watch Out For Bears! The Adventures of Henry and Bruno (1999, illustrated)
Pumpkin Runner (1998, illustrated)
Smokey Mountain Rose (1997, illustrated)
Higgins Bend Song and Dance (1997, illustrated)
Unbeatable Bread (1996, illustrated)
I Heard Said the Bird (1995, illustrated)
When the Fly Flew In...(1994, illustrated)
Legend of the Cranberry: A Paleo-Indian Tale (1993, illustrated)
Turkey in the Straw (1993, illustrated)
Lucky Russell (1992)
Grandpa's Song (1991, illustrated)

Johnny Kaw: A Tall Tale by Devin Scillian, illustrated by Brad Sneed

Johnny Kaw is a six-foot-two-inch newborn who gains a pound every hour. Realizing their son is too big for their small-town lifestyle, Johnny’s parents hitch up their wagon and head west to Kansas. Once in Kansas, they settle down on a large farm that is spacious enough for their giant son to grow and accomplish amazing feats.

Devin Scillian and Brad Sneed have created a delightful picture book that showcases the beauties and legends of Kansas. Not only is Johnny Kaw a humorous tall tale, but it is also a heartfelt story that exhibits a son’s love for his mother. Along with the playfulness of Scillian’s story, Sneed offers his own whimsical additions to the plot. Within the illustrations, Sneed depicts the animals and plants of Kansas, even showcasing the mascots from two of Kansas’s major universities. This book makes a great resource for teachers and librarians doing units on tall tales or even teaching about Kansas.

(Full Review Found on The Children's Book and Play Review: https://ojs.lib.byu.edu/spc/index.php/CBPR/article/view/20586/29983)