Elizabeth (Lizzy) McClaren is a children’s book author and illustrator whose stories are deeply inspired by her childhood on the island of Aruba. After a successful career bridging the gap between traditional art and corporate graphic design, she turned her passion for storytelling into a semi-autobiographical children’s Picture Book series. Her debut works include Growing Up on an Island and The Tale of My Red Beach Ball. 

I was inspired to write and illustrate, ” Growing Up on an Island and the Tale of My Red Beach Ball,” with the thought at some time in the future I would tell this story to my grandchildren.  I wanted to show the courage and bravery their grandmother displayed by retrieving the red beach ball for their mom.  This picture book is a heartfelt thank you to my mom and to mom’s alike for a lifetime of love and care. You can find, “Growing Up on an Island and the Tale of my Red Beach Ball,” on AMAZON

Also, coming soon, check out “Peter saves Christmas.” Peter goes on his sled to find a Christmas tree, and on his way home he bumps into a neighbor who lends a hand. Who do you think that neighbor was who helped Peter out?