Alona Frankel

I was born in 1937 in Cracow, Poland, and have been drawing pictures for as long as I can remember. After illustrating and designing book covers for others, I began creating my own stories. When my second boy was a baby, I wrote and illustrated “Once Upon a Potty” for him. It was published to become an international bestseller. The Joshua (for boys) and Prudence (for girls) books remain the #1 all-time potty-related classics in the U.S., and probably the world. I continue to create playful books which often include developmental and educational elements. My art has been featured at exhibitions in Italy, Japan, Israel, Egypt, and The United States. I have won numerous prizes, including a Hans Christian Andersen Honor Citation and several Parents’ Choice awards. “The difference between adults and children is only life experience, their wealth of associations, and the child’s dependence upon the grownup,” I feel. “Other then that, I hold children’s judgment and opinions in the highest regard, and have great respect for them.” Please also visit me on my website, at www.alonafrankel.com and view the https://youtu.be/4FUCf_DVeqY playlist. Thank you!