Janell Cannon
Born: 01-01-1957
Janell Cannon is an acclaimed children's author and illustrator known for her captivating storytelling and vibrant artwork. Born in 1957 in St. Paul, Minnesota, she gained widespread recognition with her debut book, "Stellaluna," published in 1993. Cannon's works often celebrate unique animals and promote themes of understanding and acceptance. Her engaging stories have won numerous awards, enchanting young readers and fostering a love for nature and diversity.
Book summaries for books written by Janell Cannon
Quotes
But you're not a bat, you're a bird.
How can we be so different and feel so much alike?
We're friends. And that's a fact!
When you sleep upside down, your stomach juices don't spill into your head.
I'll never be able to hang by my toes from a branch.
Never in her wildest dreams had Stellaluna imagined she would be a bird.
Only when Stellaluna's wings had grown did Mother Bat finally explain that Stellaluna was a fruit bat.
There's nothing wrong with hanging upside down. We've hung that way for thousands of years.
But when he ran for the next branch, Stellaluna's wings flapped wildly, and she tumbled headfirst into the forest.
We'll help you find your way back to your family, if you help us find our way back to ours.
It's a game we play with the moon. We close our eyes and try to imagine we're flying.
They learned to appreciate each other's differences, but more importantly, they learned to appreciate the things that made them the same.