The watercolor illustrations for Something Happened are by Phyllis Childers. "I was truly inspired by Cathy’s story and by the need for such a picture book for families who are grieving. The illustrations, themselves tell the story of this little boy’s excitement of having a baby in the family, followed by the emotional changes he experiences after the death of his baby sister."
Phyllis is an artist and illustrator. After eighteen years of teaching art in Montgomery County Public Schools, she opened Phyllis’ Art Studio in Maryland where she taught for sixteen years to children and adults while continuing her own creative work. Retired in Florida, Phyllis enjoys painting in watercolors and creating stage props, costumes and decorations. She also sings in Manatee County’s Bay Chorale. Phyllis has a Bachelor’s Degree in Art Education from Indiana University and a Master’s Degree in Art Therapy from Lindenwood IV, Lindenwood College, Missouri.
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