Children's book author and illustrator Joshua James Cole has always enjoyed telling stories, even making up tales with his younger brother as a child. But when he was in the fifth grade and one of his stories was chosen as "story of the week," he knew writing books was in his future.Joshua was further inspired by his daughters, wanting to create learning stories that were fun and engaging. With his picture book series, "Painting With..." and an ABCs book series that promotes healthy eating habits and helps children identify big feelings, Joshua aims to bring stories to his daughters and all children that are amusing, creative, and educational and that stay with them long after the book is closed. A published author of adult fiction under a pen name, when Joshua isn't creating vibrant and unique children's books, he likes going for walks, enjoying the outdoors, and spending time with his family where they live on the seacoast of New Hampshire. He can often be found reading stories to his children using a brilliant British accent.
