Amy Schimler-Safford

Photo courtesy of the illustrator

About The Author

Amy Schimler-Safford started her career in textile and surface design. She now illustrates children’s books and lives on a lake in Georgia with her family and lots of country critters, all of whom provide Amy with a constant source of amusement and inspiration.

Books by Amy Schimler-Safford

The Seagull and the Sea Captain
By Sy Montgomery
Illustrated by Amy Schimler-Safford
From New York Times bestselling author and National Book Award Nominee Sy Montgomery comes the sweet, brightly illustrated true story of a seagull and a sea captain who became friends over the course of four summers.
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Inky's Amazing Escape

How a Very Smart Octopus Found His Way Home

By Sy Montgomery
Illustrated by Amy Schimler-Safford
“Montgomery’s expertise and the gorgeous illustrations make this a fine purchase for libraries serving early elementary students.” —School Library Journal

“The mixed-media illustrations make good use of dynamic spreads, color, and texture—perfect for a book on a master of...
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