 MARYANN KOVALSKI
Place of birth: Bronx, New York
Place of residence: Toronto, Ontario
Once upon a time there was a little girl who lived in the Bronx (New York) who loved to draw. That little girl was Maryann Kovalski and, from a very young age, she found comfort and cheer in her artwork. Although her family had no background in art, they encouraged Maryann to follow her dream. She "doodled" her way through school, went to the New York School of Visual Arts, and moved to Montreal to immerse herself in its vibrant arts community. Reality didn't meet expectations and Maryann found herself creating advertising copy, designing logos, working on cartoon strips, and falling in love. Soon after her marriage, she and her husband moved to Toronto where the family, which includes two young daughters, now make their home. Professionally, Maryann devotes most of her time to writing and illustrating children's books. Her talent for highlighting everyday events and pinpointing human foibles, lovingly and honestly, engages readers from the beginning of her books to the end.
Selected Bibliography
Alice and the Birthday Giant. Written by John F. Green; illustrated by Maryann Kovalski. Toronto: Scholastic, c1989.
40 p.: col. ill.; 26 cm.
ISBN 0590731386
Alice et le Cyclope. Written by John F. Green; translated by Christiane Duchesne; illustrated by Maryann Kovalski. Toronto: Scholastic, c1989.
40 p.: col. ill.; 26 cm.
ISBN 0590731408
(French edition of Alice and the Birthday Giant)
The Big Storm. Written by Rhea Tregebov; illustrated by Maryann Kovalski. Toronto: Kids Can Press, 1992.
32 p.: col. ill.; 24 cm.
ISBN 1550740814 (bound)
ISBN 1550741179 (pbk.)
Brenda and Edward. Written and illustrated by Maryann Kovalski. Toronto: Kids Can Press, 1993 (c1984).
24 p.: col. ill.; 15 cm.
ISBN 1550741403 (pbk.)
The Cake that Mack Ate. Written by Rose Robart; illustrated by Maryann Kovalski. Toronto: Kids Can Press, 1994, (c1986).
24 p.: col. ill.; 16 cm.
ISBN 1550741616
Doctor Knickerbocker and Other Rhymes: A Canadian Collection. Selected by David Booth; illustrated by Maryann Kovalski. Toronto: Kids Can Press, c1993.
viii, 71 p.: ill.; 24 x 27 cm.
ISBN 1550740792
ISBN 1550742531 (pbk.)
En attendant l'autobus. Written and illustrated by Maryann Kovalski; translated by Christiane Duchesne in collaboration with Lucie Duchesne; Richmond Hill, Ont.: Scholastic-TAB Publications, c1988.
32 p.: col. ill.; 29 cm + 1 cassette son.
ISBN 0590719092
(French edition of The Wheels on the Bus)
Enfouie sous la neige. Written by Rhea Tregebov; translated by Cécile Gagnon; illustrated by Maryann Kovalski. Richmond Hill, Ont.: Scholastic Canada, c1992.
32 p.: col. ill.; 23 cm.
ISBN 0590744089
(French edition of The Big Storm)
Frank and Zelda. Written and illustrated by Maryann Kovalski. Toronto: Kids Can Press, 1990.
32 p.: col. ill.; 27 cm.
ISBN 0921103980
Fred et Rosie. Written and illustrated by Maryann Kovalski; translated by Christiane Duchesne. Richmond Hill, Ont.: Scholastic Canada, c1990.
32 p.: col. ill.; 26 x 28 cm.
ISBN 0590735594
(French edition of Frank and Zelda)
Grandma's Secret. Written by Paulette Bourgeois; illustrated by Maryann Kovalski. Toronto: Kids Can Press, c1989.
30 p.: col. ill.; 30 cm.
ISBN 0921103573
ISBN 1550740342 (pbk.)
I Went to the Zoo. Written by Rita Golden Gelman; illustrated by Maryann Kovalski. Richmond Hill, Ont.: Scholastic Canada, 1994 (c1993).
32 p.: col. ill.; 28 cm.
ISBN 0590245333
I'll Make You Small. Written by Tim Wynne-Jones; illustrated by Maryann Kovalski. Vancouver: Groundwood/Douglas & McIntyre, 1990, (c1986).
32 p.: col. ill.; 25 cm.
ISBN 0888991053
Jingle Bells. An adaptation of the traditional song by Maryann Kovalski; illustrated by Maryann Kovalski. Toronto: Kids Can Press, 1991 (c1988).
30 p.: col. ill., music; 30 cm.
ISBN 0921103506
ISBN 1550740628 (pbk.)
Junk-Pile Jennifer. Written by John F. Green; illustrated by Maryann Kovalski. Richmond Hill, Ont.: Scholastic Canada, c1991.
32 p.: col. ill.; 26 cm.
ISBN 0590736809 (pbk.)
Lulu la-brocante. Written by John F. Green; translated by François Renaud; illustrated by Maryann Kovalski. Richmond Hill, Ont.: Scholastic Canada, c1991.
32 p.: col. ill.; 26 cm.
ISBN 0590736450
(French edition of Junk-Pile Jennifer)
Mabel Murple. Written by Sheree Fitch; illustrated by Maryann Kovalski. Toronto: Doubleday Canada, c1995.
24 p.: col. ill.; 21 cm.
ISBN 0385254806
Martha et Édouard. Written and illustrated by Maryann Kovalski; translated by Christiane Duchesne. Richmond Hill, Ont.: Scholastic Canada, 1993? (c1986).
28 p.: col. ill.; 16 cm. (Lis-moi)
ISBN 059074819X
(French edition of Brenda and Edward)
Molly and Mr. Maloney. Written by Allen Morgan; illustrated by Maryann Kovalski. Toronto: Kids Can Press, 1982.
46 p.: ill. (some col.); 22 cm. (Kids-can-read)
ISBN 0919964419
My King Has Donkey Ears. Written by Frances Harber; illustrated by Maryann Kovalski. Toronto: North Winds Press, 1986.
28 p.: col. ill.; 27 cm.
ISBN 0590715224
Pizza for Breakfast. Written and illustrated by Maryann Kovalski. Toronto: Kids Can Press, [1995], c1990.
32 p.: col. ill.; 23 cm.
ISBN 1550741527
(Originally published as Frank and Zelda)
Princess Prunella and the Purple Peanut. Margaret Atwood; illustrated by Maryann Kovalski. Toronto: Key Porter Books, c1995.
32 p.: col. ill.; 25 cm.
ISBN 1550137328
Puddleman. Written by Ted Staunton; illustrated by Maryann Kovalski. Toronto: Kids Can Press, 1983.
32 p.: col. ill.; 18 cm.
ISBN 0919964516
ISBN 0921103522
Le Secret de grand-mère. Written by Paulette Bourgeois; translated by Christiane Duchesne; illustrated by Maryann Kovalski. Richmond Hill, Ont.: Scholastic Canada, c1990.
32 p.: col. ill.; 29 cm.
ISBN 0590735195
(French edition of Grandma's Secret)
Sharon, Lois & Bram's Mother Goose. Illustrated by Maryann Kovalski. Vancouver: Douglas & McIntyre, c1985.
95 p. of music: ill.; 27 cm.
ISBN 088894487X
Take Me Out to the Ball Game. Written and illustrated by Maryann Kovalski. Richmond Hill, Ont.: Scholastic Canada, c1992.
30 p.: col. ill.; 29 cm.
ISBN 0590743155
Vive le vent! An adaptation of the traditional song by Maryann Kovalski; translated by Christiane Duchesne. Illustrated by Maryann Kovalski. Richmond Hill, Ont.: Scholastic-TAB Publications, c1989.
32 p.: col. ill., music; 29 cm.
ISBN 0590719890
(French edition of Jingle Bells)
The Wheels on the Bus. Written and illustrated by Maryann Kovalski. Toronto: Kids Can Press, 1987.
32 p.: col. ill., music; 29 cm.
ISBN 0921103093 (bound)
ISBN 0921103921 (pbk.)
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