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Lorna Balian was born and raised in Wisconsin. She studied art at the Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design, where she met her husband, John. Together, they renovated an old brick schoolhouse where they raised six children. Lorna's children's book career began when she decided to write and illustrate stories for her young children. She published her first book, Humbug Witch in 1965. Her long and celebrated career of creating books continues to be inspired by her fourteen grandchildren. Lorna still lives in Wisconsin with her husband.
Will the O’Learys get to harvest anything but zucchini this year? Not if the groundhog has anything to do with it! View Details
What can a little witch do when her witchy spells and potions don't turn out right? She just keeps on trying . . . until it's time for bed. View Details
What can a little witch do when her witchy spells and potions don't turn out right? She just keeps on trying . . . until it's time for bed. View Details
Ninny Nanny and Gram catch a leprechaun and use his fortune to solve their problems. But finding the fortune is a lot of work! View Details
Mrs. Gumm finds a turkey egg and raises the turkey for Thanksgiving dinner. But things don't go according to plan! A Thanksgiving classic from Lorna Balian. View Details