Kathryn Durst, author portrait

Kathryn Durst

KATHRYN DURST is a graduate of Sheridan College in Ontario, Canada. She has a background in animation, having interned with Pixar Animation Studios. Kathryn has illustrated numerous children's books, including You're In Good Paws, the Polite Predators books and the #1 New York Times bestseller from Paul McCartney, Hey Grandude! When she is not illustrating books, she can be found playing the accordion, growing vegetables, folk dancing or putting on shadow puppet shows. She lives in Toronto, Canada, with her grumpy mini dachshund named Chili Dog.
Whale, That Was Unexpected
How to High Tea with a Hyena (and Not Get Eaten)
How to Promenade with a Python (and Not Get Eaten)
Grandude's Green Submarine
You're in Good Paws
Hey Grandude!
Life with My Family

Books

Whale, That Was Unexpected
How to High Tea with a Hyena (and Not Get Eaten)
How to Promenade with a Python (and Not Get Eaten)
Grandude's Green Submarine
You're in Good Paws
Hey Grandude!
Life with My Family

Books for Hispanic & Latine Heritage Month

This Hispanic & Latine Heritage Month (and beyond!), we’re celebrating authors, creators, and illustrators from the Hispanic and Latine community. Join us in uplifting their voices and stories by bringing them into your classroom. Find a full collection of Elementary School titles here.

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