Deborah Freedman

Photograph by Ben Ledbetter

About The Author

Deborah Freedman once was a child who liked to swing on swings. Now, she is an author-illustrator of picture books for children. She lives in a colorful house in Connecticut, where, from her favorite writing chair, she has watched blooms, storms, and moons come and go. You can learn more about Deborah and her books—including Blue Chicken; The Story of Fish & Snail; Shy; This House, Once; and Is Was—at DeborahFreedman.net.

Books by Deborah Freedman

Is Was
By Deborah Freedman
Illustrated by Deborah Freedman
Explore the connections found in nature in this simply stunning picture book that explores the idea of change, both big and small.
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This House, Once
By Deborah Freedman
Illustrated by Deborah Freedman
“Tender, comforting, and complex.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
“Drawn with exquisite precision and quiet dashes of humor.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review)
“A lovely, ruminative selection.” —School Library Journal (starred review)
“A blueprint for mi...
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