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    Heidi Petach

    Heidi Petach has enjoyed a number of unusual careers on her way to becoming a bestselling illustrator and author. With a master’s degree with highest distinction from Indiana University School of Music, Heidi initially launched a career as a concert pianist and composer. She played concerts around the world, was featured on TV and radio, made recordings, and was commissioned to compose solo piano, piano/organ, and orchestral works. Following her music career, Petach worked in Promotions and Special Events at the Cincinnati Zoo. Her continuing love of animals is evident in all her books. Creating the artwork for the Zoo’s brochures and flyers inspired her to enroll full-time at the Cincinnati Academy of Design. A tip from a neighbor connected Heidi with a local publisher and she released her first children’s picture book. Contracts with major publishers, including Grosset & Dunlap and Putnam, soon followed. Petach’s books have received glowing reviews and have been nominated for awards. The Night Before Valentine’s Day by Natasha Wing appeared on the New York Times children’s books bestsellers list for five weeks running.  
    The Night Before Valentine's Day
    The Night Before Valentine's Day
    Natasha Wing , Heidi Petach
    9780448421889
    $5.99 US
    Paperback
    Dec 28, 2000
    Grosset & Dunlap
    Age 4-8 years
    Pink Snow and Other Weird Weather
    Pink Snow and Other Weird Weather
    Jennifer Dussling , Heidi Petach
    9780448418582
    $5.99 US
    Paperback
    Oct 26, 1998
    Penguin Young Readers
    Age 6-8 years
    Pig Out!
    Pig Out!
    Lara Rice Bergen , Heidi Petach
    9780448412948
    $5.99 US
    Paperback
    May 19, 1997
    Grosset & Dunlap
    Age 3-5 years

    Books

    The Night Before Valentine's Day
    The Night Before Valentine's Day
    Natasha Wing, Heidi Petach
    9780448421889
    $5.99 US
    Paperback
    Dec 28, 2000
    Grosset & Dunlap
    Age 4-8 years
    Pink Snow and Other Weird Weather
    Pink Snow and Other Weird Weather
    Jennifer Dussling, Heidi Petach
    9780448418582
    $5.99 US
    Paperback
    Oct 26, 1998
    Penguin Young Readers
    Age 6-8 years
    Pig Out!
    Pig Out!
    Lara Rice Bergen, Heidi Petach
    9780448412948
    $5.99 US
    Paperback
    May 19, 1997
    Grosset & Dunlap
    Age 3-5 years

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