About Kim
Kim SponaugIe loves to draw stories for kids. She has illustrated over 20 books for the children's market. She graduated from Art Institute of Philadelphia with a graphics degree but soon found that she enjoyed illustrating more.She believes inspiration is all around us - that the One who made us, is the Ultimate Designer. His finger prints are all over this beautiful world! From the patterns ... More
Kim's Blog: Picture Book Illustration by Kim Sponaugle - Recent Posts
| 11/20/2009 | (0 Comments )
Sketch Studies of Grandma & MeI have been working on some sketches for a newlullabye book with Cindy Rubin - entitled"Beyond the Rainbow" and so I have beendoing quite a bit of sketching of grandmoms andgranddaughters.Brings back memories of... Read the rest of this post |
| 11/14/2009 | (0 Comments )
HAPPY THANKSGIVINGFor the Beauty of the EarthFor the beauty of the earthFor the glory of the skies,For the love which from our birthOver and around us lies.Lord of all, to Thee we raise,This our hymn of grateful praise.For the beauty of each hour,Of... Read the rest of this post |
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(c) Kim Sponaugle 2009
| Books Recently Added to Kim's Bookshelf | Ages | Date Added | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Books 1 - 4 of 21 from Kim's bookshelf, View all 21 books Click a book's title for more details about the book | |||
| 1. The Angel“s Message (Paperback, 2009) Author: Diane Smit Illustrator: Kim Sponaugle |
N/A | 10/17/2009 | |
| Kim tagged as: Down syndrome, books for kids with Down syndrome, illustrated by Kim sponaugle, books for siblings | |||
| 2. One Noble Journey (Hardcover, 2009) Illustrator: Kim |
All Ages | 9/17/2009 | |
| Kim said: Dixie Phillips has delivered another delightful tale in One Noble Journey. Two cultures collide in the tiny village of Westbury. An orphan girl from the lowlands, the daughter of a Count from the high...more tags: Dixie Phillips, Kim Sponaugle, children's book, adventures, friendship, orphan, , books for kids, brave, challenge | |||
| 3. Stubby's Destiny (Perfect Paperback, 2008) | Ages 4-8 | 9/17/2009 | |
| Kim tagged as: donkey picked to help Jesus, divine destiny, children's book, Stubby the donkey | |||
| 4. The Purple Elephant (Color) (Paperback, 2009) Author: Donna McFarland Illustrator: Kim Sponaugle |
N/A | 7/26/2009 | |
| Kim tagged as: bed time story chapter book, adventures, fantasy, princesses and princes, ogres, wizards, elves | |||
Profile Comments
Comment by Dawn Phillips on 9/20/2008 8:27:24 PM:
Just dropped in to say HI. Plus I always admire peeking at your latest work. Great Job! On the new book for Xlibris with King.
Best Regards,
Dawn Phillips
Just dropped in to say HI. Plus I always admire peeking at your latest work. Great Job! On the new book for Xlibris with King.
Best Regards,
Dawn Phillips
Comment by Dawn Phillips on 7/25/2008 9:19:22 PM:
It's exciting to hear that we're illustrating children's books about glasses. Your illustrations are adorable. When will it be released?
Way to Go!
Dawn Phillips
www.rdchildrensbooks.com
It's exciting to hear that we're illustrating children's books about glasses. Your illustrations are adorable. When will it be released?
Way to Go!
Dawn Phillips
www.rdchildrensbooks.com
Comment by Rhonda Fischer on 7/12/2008 10:33:33 PM:
Hi Kim,
Randy Kazandy will come alive through you. He is magnificent and working with you is a blessing. You have the ability to squeeze, pinch out, express, capture, and experiment with your fabulous imagination. You pound the earth to keep your deadlines and I admire you for that. Aspiration,... more
Randy Kazandy will come alive through you. He is magnificent and working with you is a blessing. You have the ability to squeeze, pinch out, express, capture, and experiment with your fabulous imagination. You pound the earth to keep your deadlines and I admire you for that. Aspiration,... more
Comment by Dawn Phillips on 6/27/2008 8:46:11 PM:
Hi Kim,
Thanks for the kind words. I can't wait to see what your working on next. Your artwork is always a joy to see.
Hugs,
Dawn
Hi Kim,
Thanks for the kind words. I can't wait to see what your working on next. Your artwork is always a joy to see.
Hugs,
Dawn
Comment by Elisabeth Ann Matulewicz on 5/27/2008 5:19:26 PM:
Same goes for me. Wonderful job on my children's books: Benny & Marshmallow - A Day of Mischief and The Gift of Love. You are truly the best. Elisabeth.
Same goes for me. Wonderful job on my children's books: Benny & Marshmallow - A Day of Mischief and The Gift of Love. You are truly the best. Elisabeth.
Comment by Joshua Gee on 5/18/2008 9:25:29 AM:
Thank you for the congrats re: the Children's Choice Award for ENCYCLOPEDIA HORRIFICA!
Paranormally,
Josh G.
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Thank you for the congrats re: the Children's Choice Award for ENCYCLOPEDIA HORRIFICA!
Paranormally,
Josh G.
For news about upcoming author appearances in YOUR town, plus other bone-chilling bonuses, join the mailing list at JoshuaGee.com/join
Comment by kevan atteberry on 5/17/2008 1:11:50 PM:
Kim, Thanks for your congrats on my children's choice award!
my best, kevan
Kim, Thanks for your congrats on my children's choice award!
my best, kevan
Comment by Emily Burtt on 3/9/2008 4:57:18 AM:
Kim, what a pleasure it is to click through your illustrations! They have a beautifully soft quality...
Kim, what a pleasure it is to click through your illustrations! They have a beautifully soft quality...
Comment by Donna J. Shepherd on 2/25/2008 11:44:02 AM:
I love the illo for "Kisses for Kai."
I love the illo for "Kisses for Kai."
Comment by Dixie Phillips on 2/23/2008 10:00:04 AM:
Kim,
I just had to drop you another line and tell you that your illustrations are amazing! I love what you have done with "Stubby's Destiny" so far. God has given you a large gift and I am humbled that He would let our paths cross. Your pictures make my text COME TO LIFE.
Bless you,... more
I just had to drop you another line and tell you that your illustrations are amazing! I love what you have done with "Stubby's Destiny" so far. God has given you a large gift and I am humbled that He would let our paths cross. Your pictures make my text COME TO LIFE.
Bless you,... more
Comment by Marilyn Panton on 2/17/2008 12:47:07 PM:
I will definitely keep my eye on "Angel Eyes". I love visiting your site and browsing your gallery. Have a great day!
I will definitely keep my eye on "Angel Eyes". I love visiting your site and browsing your gallery. Have a great day!
Comment by Marilyn Panton on 2/16/2008 10:41:18 AM:
Hey Kim,
Thanks for letting me know that info. We want to put together some bookbaskets called "Angel Kisses" for parents/family of little ones that passed away. Sympathy baskets would be such treasures at that time. I myself have experienced that grief so to have a book, a little doll an... more
Thanks for letting me know that info. We want to put together some bookbaskets called "Angel Kisses" for parents/family of little ones that passed away. Sympathy baskets would be such treasures at that time. I myself have experienced that grief so to have a book, a little doll an... more
Comment by Marilyn Panton on 2/15/2008 8:54:44 AM:
Wonderful work. Looking for Angel books for our little book shop and would love to include some of your books in our collection.
Wonderful work. Looking for Angel books for our little book shop and would love to include some of your books in our collection.
Comment by Colleen Buckley on 12/16/2007 6:49:21 PM:
Hi Kim,
Thank you for all of your help and encouragement. You really are great to work with!
Colleen
Hi Kim,
Thank you for all of your help and encouragement. You really are great to work with!
Colleen
Comment by kit grady on 12/14/2007 10:00:44 PM:
Hi Kim,
Great to see you here at JacketFlap. Love your artwork.
Kit Grady
Hi Kim,
Great to see you here at JacketFlap. Love your artwork.
Kit Grady
Comment by Mychailo Kazybrid on 12/14/2007 11:06:29 AM:
Hi Kim,
Just recently joined JacketFlap and enjoying looking at all the various styles of artwork. Hope that you don't mind, but when I came across your work, I wanted to simply drop you a quick line to say that it's really beautiful artwork. Power to your already powerful elbow!
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Just recently joined JacketFlap and enjoying looking at all the various styles of artwork. Hope that you don't mind, but when I came across your work, I wanted to simply drop you a quick line to say that it's really beautiful artwork. Power to your already powerful elbow!
Comment by Dixie Phillips on 12/11/2007 9:11:52 PM:
Hi Kim,
I just had to drop you a little note and tell anyone out there who is looking for a talented illustrator for your next picture book to give you a holler. I am so excited about your illustrations you are finishing up for me..... They are WONDERFUL!
I'll be tooting your horn fo... more
I just had to drop you a little note and tell anyone out there who is looking for a talented illustrator for your next picture book to give you a holler. I am so excited about your illustrations you are finishing up for me..... They are WONDERFUL!
I'll be tooting your horn fo... more





Wonderful work and so many publishing credits. You are very talented.