"My daughter Melanie came home from school and raved about you and your beautiful illustrations for about two hours She is so excited to be able to get an autographed book from you!" Parent, Desert Canyon Elementary, Arizona.

"My daughter loves you. She really wanted to come back and hear you speak again!" Parent, Moanalua Elementary, Hawaii.

"My class was fascinated by your paintings and stories. You did an excellent job of taking us through the process of making and illustrating a book....the amount of research and rough drafts needed. You moved at a good pace and kept our interest. The transparencies and art added much. My class is eager to read more of your stories and try the watercolor techniques you taught. Tomorrow we begin writing and illustrating our own fables." Ms. Raney, Montgomery Elementary, California.

"Thanks for sharing your paintings, ideas and the wonderful stories behind all of them You were very entertaining and engaging. It's a delight to have someone so in tune with their audience and able to relate. The students continue to discuss things from your talk. We look forward to more illustrations and stories from you." Ms. Wilson, Griffith Elementary, Arizona

"Thank you for speaking to our students during Young Authors' Week this year. The students really enjoyed your presentations, especially the puppets and paintings. Thank you for helping us inspire our students to love reading and writing!" Ms. Ellis, Litchfield Elementary, Arizona.

"Thanks for visiting our school. I loved the glamorous dragonfly. It made me feel cheerful. The crab race was very comical because you used a witty puppet. I hope I can be an artist like you when I grow up." Alyssa, 9 years old, Arizona.

“I have been honored to have a wonderful illustrator, Kathy Bishop, come to share her book art. I always enjoy how she shares the importance of research when creating art work. I've supported her books by doing presales. She also autographs books and takes pictures with the purchasers. She brings original pieces to talk about and display which is always a treat. ” Mrs. Hotoke, Kaimuki Middle School, Hawaii.

"I watched your presentation and really enjoyed it and realized you were only speaking to two classes. I need you to come back and speak to more students. " Mrs. Wagner, ASSETS School, Hawaii.

"The students really enjoyed your talk, especially the art academy. They tried some of the techniques you demonstrated, with great results. Thanks again for making so many accommodations." Mrs. Lee, Waialua Elementary, Hawaii.