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January 27, 2017
Happy Year of the Rooster
Happy Lunar New Year! January 28th marks the start of the Lunar New Year as well as the Year of the Rooster. Although the holiday is also known as Chinese New Year, the Chinese aren't the only ones who observe it. The holiday is also celebrated in other Asian countries including Korea, Vietnam, Singapore, and Taiwan. The Lunar New Year lasts for 15 days and is like Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years rolled up into one giant celebration! For the Chinese in particular, the Lunar New Year i...
July 30, 2016
New Books, New Baby!
It's been a long time since I last added to this blog and so much has happened!
A foreign editionofSleepyheadsin Chinesewas released! Although I think it's only readily available in China,you can find itonline at thespecialty retailer, Chinasprout,here. A new board book edition of Sleepyheads will be available in the US on August 2nd and can be orderedon Amazon,here![image error]
A new board book edition of The Whale in My Swimming Pool was released! It's an adorable, chunky little size perfect for the we...
February 9, 2016
PEEP AND EGG: I'M NOT HATCHING is Here and Giveaway!
I am veryegg-cited toannounce the official release of my latest book, PEEP AND EGG: I'M NOT HATCHING, a picture book I illustrated that was written byLaura Gehland published byFarrar, Straus and Giroux, an imprint of Macmillan.This is the first bookina funny new character-driven series for toddlers in which a reluctant chick named Egg overcomes her fears. It's theperfect book for anychildwho's feeling nervous or reluctant about trying something new.
I always think it's interestingto hear fr...
February 8, 2016
Happy Lunar New Year!
Happy New Year...again! February 8thmarks the start of the Lunar New Year as well as the Year of the Monkey. Although the holiday is also known as Chinese New Year, the Chinese aren't the only ones who observe it. The holiday is also celebrated in other Asian countries including Korea, Vietnam, Singapore, and Taiwan. The Lunar New Year lasts for 15 days and is like Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years rolled up into one giant celebration! For the Chinese in particular, the Lunar New Year i...
January 4, 2016
New Year's Wishes
Well here we are again – the start of a new year! I hope your holidays were joy-filled and restful and that your new year is off to a great, if not slow, (that first Monday is always the hardest, isn't it?) start!
I wanted to take a moment in the new year to wish you Strength to endure life's trials, Courage to pursue new endeavors, Focus to realize your goals, Love because that's all that really matters, and, of course, many, many Sparkles.
Happy New Year!
xo-Joyce
P.S. Ifyou want to see m...
August 25, 2015
PEEK-A-BOO FARM and Giveaway Time!
**UPDATE** The giveaway is now closed.
My heart is so full after reading all the messages for the Peek-A-Boo book giveaway. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for entering the giveaway, for your support and your kind words. Every single entry was incredible and I was sad to pick only 3 so I decided to add 3 more bonus winners! YAY!
The 6 winners selected randomly from the 55 entries I received are:
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Thanks again everyone for entering! I'll be contacting winners soon for their mailing addre...
Peek-A-Boo Farm and Giveaway Time!
My latest board book Peek-a-Boo Farm, a follow-up to Peek-A-Boo Zoo, is out today!
Lift the flaps and play peek-a-boo with animals at the farm! Join in on the classic game of peek-a-boo with a rooster, a cow, and more farm animals by lifting the flaps to reveal each cute creature's joyful face. A perfect board book read aloud with a simple interactive component babies and toddlers will love.
In case you missed the last post, the idea for this book came to me in 2013. I've always loved books wi...
June 30, 2015
Peek-A-Boo Zoo is Here!
HOORAY! My latest board book from Cartwheel Scholastic "Peek-a-Boo Zoo" is finally OUT TODAY (yes, there's glitter on the cover!). Lift the flaps and play peek-a-boo with animals at the zoo! Join in on the classic game of peek-a-boo with a lion, a bear, and more zoo animals by lifting the flaps to reveal each cute critter's joyful face. A perfect board book read aloud with a simple interactive component babies and toddlers will love.
The idea for this book came to me in 2013. I've always loved...
June 2, 2015
The New York Times Reviews The Whale in My Swimming Pool
I'm excited to announce that my latest picture book The Whale in My Swimming Pool was reviewed in last Sunday's New York Times. I was informed by my publisher that this was going to be in the paper a few weeks ago and was on pins and needles waiting to see what the review would say. I was relieved to see that it was very complimentary and positive! HOORAY!
Here's an excerpt:
"Her curvilinear and comforting style recalls Hello Kitty and other Japanese pop art in its fat dark lines and squat char...
April 14, 2015
Book Launch Party Recap
A WHALE of a time was had by all (including me!) at Saturday's book launch party! Thank you so much to those of you who came by. Seeing friends old and new, meeting all the cute little fans, reading and signing my new book at Books Of Wonder—it was truly the stuff that dreams are made of.
For those of you who couldn't make it, here's a brief recap in photos!
I wore the Ahoy Lizzie Dress from Sourpuss Clothing - it was lined, it stretched in all the right places, and it had POCKETS! (Girls you k...
