

Hi - I'm John Himmelman and I write and illustrate books - mostly for kids, some for adults. Some of the art i've done for other projects end up on T-shirts and coffee cups ... I also give talks on nature. Lot's of info on here! - links abound! If you are a publisher, I can be contacted via Herman Agency. Everyone else, feel free to reach out - my email's in the header. Thank you for stopping by!
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The Boy Who Lived in a Shell;
Snippets for Wandering Minds
Margaret Ferguson Books/Holiday House

KIRKUS STARRED REVIEW!
"Overflowing with oomph and pizzazz, this collection will take up space in children's minds for years to come."
"Himmelman created an entire world that's both dreamy and hilarious- it feels like concentrated childhood" - Chris Harris, NY Times Bestselling author.
"...Bright and fanciful illustrations combine lovely pen-and-ink drawings with bright touches of color that delightfully capture the whimsy of each character... a combination of humorous poetry and thoughtful storytelling that will engage readers' fancies and should enjoy wide appeal among young readers, especially those who enjoy the works of Shel Silverstein and Douglas Florian. VERDICT A recommended addition to library and classroom collections" — School Library Journal
"[A] dreamy collection."—Publishers Weekly
"Are these poems? Stories? The random thoughts of a devilshly playful mind?...the answers are yes, yes, and yes. - Bob Raczka, author of several poetry books.

Coming Spring '25



Coming Spring '25
John Himmelman's
BOOKS ART PROGRAMS
Killingworth, CT USA
My wife Betsy and I turned an 1860 building into an art studio! Visit Promethea Arts - click on the moth.