About Joy
Allen's energetic, full-bleed illustrations capture the unique individuality of each girl through dress, action, and expression. The comical background antics of the girls' pets add to the overall charm. A delight to look at and a treat to read: a gem for best friends of any age to share. Kirkus Review-BEING FRIENDS
Allen's playful drawings strike just the right note. Publisher's Weekly-EXPLODING GRAVY

This is a great book -- well written, fabulously illustrated and carrying a meaningful message for young children. davisendo

SILVER ANGEL AWARD MUDPIE ANNIE

Some of my latest books:
The illustrations mix pen and ink with watercolor and colored pencil, are active and joyous. They depict a real child dancing about in pajamas, hair flying out of pigtails, projects scattered around her room. School Library Jounal MY BEST FRIEND BEAR
Allen’s spirited paintings, with the focus on the girls’ facial expressions, capture the joy and energy behind a true childhood friendship Booklist -BEING FRIENDS
NEW BOOKS!!

  • BEING FRIENDS (Dial Books for Young Readers) NEW!!
  • EXPLODING GRAVY! (Little Brown & Co.) NEW!
  • BE MY VALENSLIME (Dutton) NEW!
  • DEAR TOOTH FAIRY (Penguin Putnam) BRAND NEW!
  • Scholastic Bookclub:
  • I'LL ALWAYS COME BACK
  • HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS

COMING SOON!!!

HarperCollins:

I AM A TURKEY!

Pleasant Company:

Three new books for the American Girls Series!
  • MUD PIE ANNIE (Zonderkidz) 2001
  • MY BEST FRIEND BEAR (Rising Moon.) 2001
  • CARRIE MEASURES UP (Kane Press) 2001
  • Dr. RUTH GRANDMA ON WHEELS (Golden Books) 2001
  • HOLD THE BOAT! (Bethany House)
  • GRANDMA'S GOSPEL (Waterbrook Press)
  • BAD HAIR DAY (Penguin Putnam)
  • A DOLLAR FOR PENNY (Random House)
  • PRAYER FOR A CHILD'S DAY (Standard Publishing)
  • EDUCATION BOOKS:
  • I'M JUST THE RIGHT SIZE (Steck Vaughan)
  • ALL OF ME (Steck Vaughan)
  • CRYSTAL'S CRYSTAL (Pearson)
  • HOOTIE JOINS IN (Modern Curriculum)
  • THE FARMER DIDN'T WAKE UP (Creative Teaching Press)
  • THE HUNGRY FARMER (Creative Teaching Press)
  • WOULD IT BE RIGHT? (Creative Teaching Press)
  • I HAVE A NEW BABY BROTHER (Creative Teaching Press)
  • APRON ANNIE IN THE GARDEN (Creative Teaching Press)
  • APRON ANNIE'S PIES (Creative Teaching Press)
  • BARNYARD MATH WITH FARMER FRED (Creative Teaching Press)