Once Upon a Time is a silly tale about a pig and his animal friends, and what happens when they try to tell a story.
ONCE UPON A TIME is published by Stan Lee’s Kids Universe, an imprint of 1821 Comics.
Press:
Wall Street Journal
http://online.wsj.com/article/AP7d47e721fe5341f3858383fcf0c82f52.html
CBS News
http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2011/10/14/ap/extras/main20120326.shtml
Seattle Post Intelligence
http://www.seattlepi.com/entertainment/article/Stan-Lee-s-got-a-new-universe-and-it-s-for-kids-2218192.php
Newsday
http://www.newsday.com/news/stan-lee-s-got-a-new-universe-and-it-s-for-kids-1.3244888
Comic Book Resources
http://robot6.comicbookresources.com/2011/10/nycc-stan-lee-and-1821-comics-launch-kids-imprint/
If you came to this page to read the story or to buy a digital copy of the original self-published project, please note that it is no longer available. Once Upon A Time is now being published by Stan Lee’s Kids Universe. Seek it out from your favorite book or comic store!
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Once Upon a Time is a silly tale about a pig and some of his animal friends, and what happens when they try to tell a story.
ONCE UPON A TIME is published by Stan Lee’s Kids Universe, an imprint of 1821 Comics.
>Press:
Wall Street Journal
http://online.wsj.com/article/AP7d47e721fe5341f3858383fcf0c82f52.html
CBS News
http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2011/10/14/ap/extras/main20120326.shtml
Seattle Post Intelligence
http://www.seattlepi.com/entertainment/article/Stan-Lee-s-got-a-new-universe-and-it-s-for-kids-2218192.php
Newsday
http://www.newsday.com/news/stan-lee-s-got-a-new-universe-and-it-s-for-kids-1.3244888
Comic Book Resources
http://robot6.comicbookresources.com/2011/10/nycc-stan-lee-and-1821-comics-launch-kids-imprint/
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Read/buy my other works:
My Sister, the Freak
Frosty the Gourdman
Elfis (Price Stern Sloan, 2006)
The Best Mariachi in the World (Raven Tree Press, 2008)
HA!! Dani that was too cute!! Well done!!
This is really great, Dani. Having kids of my own, I know how sophisticated their sense of story and humor can be. Simple stories still work, but formulaic writing and illustration are a thing of the past. You’re continuing exploration of “new” media and storytelling has been entertaining, educational, and inspiring for me. Thanks and keep up the great work.
That was awesome, Dani! I didn’t see that coming… Really enjoyed it :-)
This is just adorable – are their any plans for hard copies to be published?
Not at the moment. For now, I’ll be selling it in digital formats only.
My 3 1/2 yr old liked it. He said it was like a little version of “The Wrong Book” (by Nick Bland) but with new characters. He loves “The Wrong Book”, so it’s a compliment.
I love your characters, their expressions are great :D
Haha that is cute. The expressions are great!
This is such a cute story. Great idea. Kids (including big ones) will love it! Wonderful expressions for the frustrated pig.
This is great! I loved it!!! Great concept!
I love your blog!! I learn so much form it and it’s always a pleasure to read. And loved your children’s book, it was so nice to see the process from idea to final product. Hope you don’t mind I mentioned you on my little blog :)
http://byrominaperez.blogspot.com/2011/05/dani-jones.html
Adorable! Great book!
This is soooooooooooooooooooooooooooo amazing! love itttttttttt!!!!
Amazing, I definitely like your style. The way you master photoshop is amazing, I just say “WOW”.
Your drawings are plenty of “love” and it makes me smile!
Thank you and my best wishes for the rest of your career.
Isabelle,
Awesome job Dani! Congratulations on the new book! :)
Adorable….cute….. cuddly…super nice illustration…