| Bun E. Learns to Count in French |
| Cynthia S. Wildridge
Concept, text, calligraphy Music composition, piano, vocals, English narration | Alyssa A. Wildridge
Watercolor illustrations, love and joy!
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Author/ artist/ musician Cynthia Wildridge began her musical studies at age 7, and majored in piano performance at Miami of Ohio following a year at Harlaxton College in England. She continued her studies in music, business, sociology, psychology, and education at Indiana University (Bloomington), and later at the University of North Texas (Denton).
Winner of the John Philip Sousa award and member of organizations such as Who’s Who Among American Music Students, Who’s Who Among American College Students, Outstanding College Students of America, and National Key Honor Society, she has performed for the Duke and Duchess of Rutland, Sir John Wedgwood, and various others.
Ms. Wildridge worked for French companies in the United States for 7 1/2 years prior to founding a management consulting practice (Streamlining, Incorporated). She received the D.E.L.F. 2ème Degré from the French Ministry of Education in 2001 (Diplôme d’Etudes en Langue Française), and has been a member of the French-American Chamber of Commerce since 1995.
She holds copyrights and trademarks in the United States, Canada, and the European Union. This is her first children’s book.
In addition to her niece Alyssa, she has another niece and 7 nephews, each of whom is musically and artistically talented in his own right. They are also good students and athletes! | Artist Alyssa
A. Wildridge was only 10 years old when she created
illustrations for Bun E. Learns to Count in French / Bun E.
apprend à compter, several of which were done at the public library
near her home.
Now 12 years old, Miss Wildridge is a good
student, in EXCEL classes at her school. Not surprisingly, her favorite
subject is art; she especially loves to draw cats. Her own kitty,
Starlette, served as model for the cat illustrating the number "4" in
the book.
She loved working on this book with her aunt to help children learn French, and hopes to visit France one day.
L'artiste Alyssa A. Wildridge n'avait que 10 ans quand elle créait les illustrations pour le livre Bun E. Learns to Count in French / Bun E. apprend à compter dont plusieus était crées à la bibliothèque près de chez elle.
Actuellement
âgée de 12 ans, elle est bonne étudiante à l'école où elle participe
dans des cours avancé. Vous ne serez peut-être pas etonné de savoir que
son sujet préféré est l'art. Elle adore surtout dessiner les chats. Sa
chatte à elle, qui s'appelle Starlette, servait comme modèle pour le
chat qui représent le chiffre 4 dans le livre. |
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| Catherine Dousset demonstrates her mastery at the art of folding at CAYFOSA in Barcelona |
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Catherine Dousset
Catleya Éditions, Paris
Production management
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