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Julianna Swaney

JULIANNA SWANEY is an illustrator, designer, and fine artist whose work is inspired by themes of imagination, whimsy, and melancholy. Her books include Mermaid School and I Will Always Be Your Bunny. Julianna studied printmaking at Maine College of Art and currently lives in Portland, Oregon. See more of her work online at Juliannaswaney.com and follow her on Twitter at @ohmycavalier.
The Night Before the Nutcracker (American Ballet Theatre)
Mermaid School
I Will Always Be Your Bunny
Dr. Jo

Books

The Night Before the Nutcracker (American Ballet Theatre)
Mermaid School
I Will Always Be Your Bunny
Dr. Jo

The Little Mermaid

In folklore, a mermaid is an aquatic creature with the head and upper body of a female human and the tail of a fish Ariel is a curious young mermaid. She likes to explore sunken ships, swim up to the surface, and learn all she can about the world above the sea. Then she falls

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The Little Mermaid

The Night Before the Nutcracker

Get a front-row seat and experience the excitement of opening night as young dancers prepare for a performance of The Nutcracker. This festive holiday picture book, created in partnership with American Ballet Theatre, is a perfect gift for young readers and dance fans. ’Twas the night before The Nutcracker and, sleepless in their beds, these budding ballet dancers are

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