Michael Arndt

Michael Arndt is an award-winning graphic designer turned author/illustrator who is applying his design thinking to promote visual literacy in readers of all ages by creating books that engage readers’ eyes, minds, and senses. He lives in New York City with his rescue dog Clooney and rescue cat Greta and donates a portion of his books’ proceeds to animal rescue organizations. CAT SAYS MEOW: AND OTHER ANIMALOPOEIA Animals that look the same as they sound. There are 25 animals all rendered in …letters! MY HEART GROWS M books: see + read series An eye-catching board book with creative designs and die-cut pages which teaches children colors and caring. MINIMAL NEW YORK CITY: GRAPHIC, GRITTY, AND WITTY Whimsical gift book for adults that juxtaposes iconic NYC phenomena with clever minimal illustrations. ONE YELLOW SUN M books: see + read series Interactive die-cut board book that is a perfect primer for teaching colors, numbers, sizes, and positive and negative shapes. THOUGHTS ARE AIR Written in verse. Illustrated by Irena Freitas. This picture book uses the alchemy of air, water, and earth as metaphors to explore the transformation of our thoughts into our words and actions and ultimately their impact on the world around us. rAinbowZ M books: see + read series An alphabet board book that introduces the ABCs and ROYGBVs in vibrant rainbow colors. SNAILS & MONKEY TAILS: A VISUAL GUIDE TO PUNCTUATION & SYMBOLS A bold, exuberant journey down the rabbit hole that explores the fascinating history, meaning, form, and uses of those tiny symbols we use everyday in writing. You can follow his work here: www.facebook.com/michaelarndtbooks www.instagram.com/michaelarndtbooks www.pinterest.com/michaelarndtbooks www.twitter.com/arndtbooks