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SPECIAL OFFER: Pre-Order Your SIGNED Copy of LITTLE EWE!

Will you help my new book LITTLE EWE make a BIG SPLASH when it releases next month by pre-ordering your copy today?  I didn’t realize with my first two books just how important pre-orders can be in capturing the attention … Continue reading →

And the WINNER of FROM HERE TO THERE: Inventions That Changed the Way the World Moves is…

I’m delighted to announce that the winner of last week’s special giveaway,  a brand new copy of Vivian’s newest book OR a picture book critique (winner’s choice!) is… Tina!!! Congratulations!  I will be in touch with you today so we … Continue reading →

NOW BOOKING: Author Visits and Speaking Engagements

As part of getting reading for the release of LITTLE EWE next month, I’ve been spiffing up my blog. Part of that has included adding a new tab devoted to author visits and speaking engagements. You can access the tab … Continue reading →

AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT: A Chat with Vivian Kirkfield in Celebration of her Latest Release – From Here to There: Inventions That Changed the Way the World Moves

Today I am delighted to have the talented Vivian Kirkfield as my guest in celebration of her newest release From Here to There: Inventions That Changed the Way the World Moves, written by Vivian, illustrated by Gilbert Ford and published … Continue reading →

GOODNIGHT, MANGER Virtual Visit with Jane Chapman!

It began with a simple email to Jane Chapman, illustrator of GOODNIGHT, ARK and GOODNIGHT, MANGER. In my note I wished her a Merry Christmas and mentioned how blessed I felt to have several Christmas storytime events in place for … Continue reading →

FUN NEWS: New Board Book Deal!

I’d like to take momentary break from all things December, to share some fun Easter-themed news. I’ve been keeping this to myself for a little while, but the announcement ran in Publishers Marketplace so I think I can finally let … Continue reading →

THE SNOWY DAY: A Stamp-themed Extension Activity

I was delighted to discover on the USPS website that one my all-time favorite stamp designs featuring illustrations from Ezra Keats’ classic THE SNOWY DAY is still available! Later this morning (perhaps as it flurries) I will scurry down town … Continue reading →

LITTLE EWE: The Countdown is ON!!

It’s hard to believe that after all the waiting and preparation LITTLE EWE: THE STORY OF ONE LOST SHEEP will be out in the world in just over two months! With that in mind, there are three things I wanted … Continue reading →

ADVENT CALENDARS: A Special Christmas Memory

In the fall of 1981, a shy girl, still very homesick for her friends and life in France, moved with her family to a suburban community just outside of Minneapolis, Minnesota. She didn’t know many people and to say it … Continue reading →

Wide Awake Baby Jesus: A Christmas Ornament Inspired by GOODNIGHT, MANGER

AUTHORS SHARING ORNAMENTS! This week I’m teaming up with picture book authors Mindy Baker, Jill Roman Lord and Tama Fortner to present FOUR days of book-themed ornaments inspired by our Christmas themed picture books. Each day this week, families can …