A Number of Monsters

“A Number of Monsters” is a book that young kids will enjoy browsing through again and again. Whether they read it themselves, or they follow along while mom or dad reads it to them, they will be captivated! It is also a fun and whimsical way for kids to learn their numbers … to count … without even knowing it’s a learning experience. The art is what catches the eye and will appeal to any age group that think Edward Gorey and Dr. Suess are the best authors and artists the children’s book industry ever had. And by populating the book with monsters, it makes it even more appealing! A fun book with cool interesting art that also happens to be educational.

About the Author

Who is this guy? David Gildersleeve began his long and illustrious art career while growing up in the great state of Texas. Comic books sparked his interest in art, and were his earliest teachers. His work writing and drawing comic books was also the beginning of his career as a professional artist. Besides working in comics, David has accepted many illustration jobs on commission, working for companies as diverse as Microsoft and The American Diabetes Association. David has also recently started writing and illustrating children's books, while still remaining a prominent artist on his parent's refrigerator. Although David is committed to the world of comics and illustration, he also enjoys painting. He paints subjects that invade his subconscious, using a wonky style to help bring these images to life. Using textures and a selective palette, David creates an unmistakable style in his work that most people refer to as "whimsical". His paintings can be found in many galleries across the United States and he has won several prestigious awards for his artwork. Besides being a busy artist, David has found time to teach at "The Corcoran School of Art" and "The Savannah College of Art and Design". He developed many of their sequential art courses and helped very talented students hone their skills during his years at both institutions. In addition to his very successful and creative projects, Dave enjoys working with his talented and beautiful wife Samantha, enjoying his ever on-the-move sons J.D. and Steven, restoring classic muscle cars from the 60's and 70's ... as well as writing very humble autobiographies in the third person.

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