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When I first considered publishing Guess What is on Grandpa’s Farm? I wanted the illustrations to be something special and unique. After thinking about all of the options, I decided I wanted to feature young artists. Not only would each book have something different but it would give children an opportunity to explore creative possibilities in their own lives.

Each book features artwork from Kids Around the World. The selection process was done through an art contest that I held. Unfortunately, only thirteen illustrations were necessary for each book but every child who entered deserved special recognition. This image represents some of the illustrations from the first three books. As you can see, creativity and talent comes in all forms. Each young illustrator has their own unique style.

Illustrations by young artists from Australia, Italy, Poland, India and many US states are featured in the five picture books. The following is a list of the winners from each book, as well as other young artists who submitted their illustrations. This is not a complete list because each student had the option to not have their name included. So with permission ...

Collage of Guess What Books Illustrations

Guess What is in the Ocean? (May 2015)

Cindy Tsou - Age 14 - Kapolei, HI
Fiona Ing - Age 9 - Foster City, CA
Sabeena K. Kapoor - Age 10 - California
Santana Yusuro Garcia - Age 13 - Kapolei, HI
Nicole Rajkowski - Age 14 - Ewa Beach, HI
Jade Elizabeth Langfield Ritchey - Age 14 - Makakilo, HI
Katrina Chen - Age 10 - San Mateo, CA
Lili Wysocka - Age 11 - Wejherowo, Poland
Madison A. Bolokowicz - Age 15 - Ladera Ranch, CA
Nicole Delfino - Age 12 - Rome, Italy
Katja Gentleman - Age 6 - San Mateo, CA
Alema Max K. Pa'o Lowe - Age 13 - Kapolei, HI
Melia H. LaFleur - Age 13 - Kapolei, HI

Other artists who submitted:
Shruti Laddha - Age 11
Teah Laupapa - Age 13
Rose Garcia - Age 12
Leanza Tores - Age 14
Sophia Cleek - Age 13
Mele Aga - Age 12
Claire Yee - Age 7
Katelyn Yee - Age 5
Madlyn Mondoil - Age 10
Anikka Johnsson - Age 11
Jayden Kwan - Age 6
Justin Kwan - Age 8
Abigail Gruver - Age 12
Connie Ly - Age 11
Cassie Ly - Age 9
Amala Bal - Age 9
Lyvia Santos - Age 8
Sullivan DeVries - Age 9
Aria DeVries - Age 11
Cambria DeVries - Age 13
Jezebel Herrera - Age 7
Elvis Herrera - Age 5
Olivia Konicek - Age 8
Kyle Chow - Age 15
Mika Chia - Age 7

The following students submitted artwork from Sacro Cuore, Trinita dei Monti, a school in Rome, Italy.
Alessio Wu
Alexander Grigoryev
Anna DeDominicis
Ascanio Del Gallo
Augustin Di Vizio
Beatrice Minutelli
Chiara Marini Elisei
Costanza Assante
Costanza Belli
Daniel Rahmouni
Emilia Barone
Flaminia Angeletti
Francesca Matarazzo di Licosa
Giovanna Di Domenico
Guilia Andreuzzi
Guilia Di Paola
Guilia Maria Gustella
Grant Williams
Jasmine Rahmouni
Lavinia Dionisio
Leonardo Isolani
Lecrezia Gesmundo
Lucrezia Iuliano
Margherita Urbinati
Maria Corder Di Montezemolo
Marie Julie Ceraulo
Marta Ballico
Marta Caporale
Matilde Mancini
Micol Amata
Nicole Bannan
Raffaele Rubattu
Shamen Weerappulige
Sofia Caruso
Sofia Caucci Molara
Teodora Giacomoni
Virginia Cassani

Guess What is in Grandma's Garden (May 2014)

Rachelle Marie Escaner Lariba - Age 14 - Kapolei, HI
Sonja Matienzo - Age 14 - California
Cindy Tsou - Age 13 - Kapolei, HI
Tamara Acevedo - Age 12 - New London, CT
Aidyn K.H. - Age 12 - Kapolei, HI
Abby McGuire - Age 14 - Ladera Ranch, CA
Eliza A. Crowley - Age 14 - Yarmouth ME
Sophia K. Cleek - Age 13 - Kapolei, HI
Leya Ann Leliaert - Age 13 - Kapolei, HI
Macey M. Fleming - Age 14 - Cincinnati, OH
Aditi Girish Laddha - Age 17 - Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India
Isaac Badua - Age 13 - Kapolei, HI
Lili Wysocka - Age 10 - Wejherowo, Poland

Other artists who submitted:
Gabriel Requena - Age 8
Matthew Requena - Age 9
Jade E. Ritchey - Age 13
Ariel C. Villaneuva Jr. - Age 13
Teah Arlene Laupapa - Age 13
Aeka Lauderdale - Age 13
Aja N.F. Tani - Age 12
Leanza S.M. Toves - Age 13
and 64 students from ISAAC ( Interdistrict School for Arts and Communication)

Guess What is at the Zoo? (2013)

Shailynn C. Manabe - Age 13 - Waipahu, HI
Alema Lowe - Age 11 - Kapolei, HI
Abby McGuire - Age 13 - Ladera Ranch, CA
Sienna Pi'ilani Namohala - Age 13 - Kapolei, HI
Jaimin Johnny Kilakila Keli'iho'omalu - Age 13 - Kapolei, HI
Sophia K. Cleek - Age 12 - Kapolei, HI
Sonja Ann Matienzo - Age 13 - City, ST withheld upon request
Maya Fiore Micheli - Age 14 - Kapolei, HI
Nicholas G.Motl - Age 12 - Florida
Johnson N. Campos Jr. - Age 13 - Kapolei, HI
Madison A. Bolokowicz - Age 14 - Ladera Ranch, CA
Desmond Z. - Age 14 - Kapolei, HI
Danielle Gantz - Age 12 - Kapolei, HI

Other artists who submitted:
Joseph S. Payongayong - Age 12
Jacob C. Merritt - Age 12
Emma Jane Scott - Age 11
Ariel C. Villaneuva - Age 13
Kiani Ranan - Age 13
Savannah Doktorczyk - Age 9
Averi Doktorczyk - Age 11
K. JK. S - Age 12
Anikka Faith Johansson - Age 9
Johnny J. Macas - Age 13
Isaac Badua - Age 12
Sydney E. Vargas - Age 9
Diego Barragan - Age 6
Elias M. Rios - Age 6
Samantha R. Sunday - Age 7
Madeline M. Secules - Age 10
Oliver R. Secules - Age 8
Ryder Boynton - Age withheld upon request
Rhiannon M. Ero - Age 12
Peyton Kalaczynski - Age 12
Roland E. Constantineau - Age 12
Suzannah H. Gaston - Age 12
Pablo A. Silva - Age 9
James Charles Fields - Age 8
George Henry Fields - Age 10
Grace E. Williams - Age 7

Guess What is at the North Pole? (October 2012)

Alex Kelly - Age 15 - Murrieta, CA
Cambria DeVries - Age 11 - Temecula, CA
Johnny Joseph Macas - Age 13 - Kapolei, HI
Aditi Girish Laddha - Age 15 - Indore Madhya Pradesh, India
Danielle K. Gantz - Age 11 - Kapolei, HI
Averi F. Doktorczyk - Age 10 - Murrieta, CA
Sienna Pi'ilani Namohala - Age 12 - Kapolei, HI
Jazmine Rose Akawi - Age 11 - Sacramento, CA
Amy Sheridan Cottrell - Age 12 - Gol Gol, NSW, Australia
Nicole Jane C. Tagalicud - Age 14 - Kapolei, HI
Kiani M. Ranan - Age 13 - City, ST withheld upon request
Jessica Jean Emmons - Age 10 - LaSalle, CO
Madison Ayame Bolokowicz - Age 12 - Ladera Ranch, CA

Other artists who submitted:
Ariel Villanneuva Jr. - Age 12
Arissa Itzel Reyes - Age 7
Johnson N. Campos Jr. - Age 12
Erik Angel Gallegos - Age 7
Madison Arrozal - Age 9
Joseph A. Khalifa - Age 12
Lydia J. Haff - Age 16
Sophia Kahiau Cleek - Age 11
Maya F. Micheli - Age 13
LeeAnne M. Sison - Age 13
Shruti Girish Laddha - Age 8
Fiza L. Khalifa - Age 14
Claire T. Vandegrift - Age 10

Guess What is on Grandpa’s Farm? (April 2012)

Andrew M. Luckenbaugh - Age 14 - Spring Grove, PA
Arissa Itzel Reyes - Age 6 - San Antonio, TX
Arlene Ramos Foster - Age 15 - San Diego, CA
Averi F. Doktorczyk - Age 10 - Murrieta, CA
Charlotte Jeanne Heinz Hohman - Age 11 - Temecula, CA
Clarissa Cook - Age 13 - Sacramento, CA
Jazmine Akawi - Age 11 - Sacramento, CA
LeeAnne M. Sison - Age 13 - Kapolei, HI
Lydia J. Haff - Age 15 - Makaha, HI
Madison A. Bolokowicz - Age 12 - Ladera Ranch, CA
Mark C. Vandegrift - Age 16 - Murrieta, CA
Paras Arora - Age 15 - New Delhi, India
Stephanie Hernandez - Age 9 - Brawley, CA

Other artists who submitted:
Ana N. Anderson - Age 7
Madlyn R. Mondoil - Age 7
Mason Partak - Age 8
Rachel Elva Naomie Mathieu - Age 9