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October 8, 2015
GOODNIGHT, MANGER Blog Tour: STOP TWO
Today I’m guest blogging over at Time Out with Becky Kopitzke about books that build a child’s faith. Please grab a cup of coffee, or tea as I prefer, and head on over!
October 6, 2015
HAPPY BIRTHDAY to FOUR New Christmas Picture Books!
What do these four Christmas picture books from Zonderkidz all have in common? October 6, 2015 is their book birthday. (That’s today!) Happy Book Birthday all! The Legend of the Christmas Cookie written by Dandi Daley Mackall and Illustrated by … Continue reading →
October 5, 2015
GOODNIGHT, MANGER Blog Tour: STOP ONE
Just look at this sweet Baby then head on over to the GROG for stop one of the official GOODNIGHT, MANGER blog tour!
October 3, 2015
GOODNIGHT, MANGER: Blog Tour Itinerary!
It’s official! In celebration of the release of GOODNIGHT, MANGER, I’m going on tour, blog tour that is! Over the next few weeks, I’ll be making stops at the following blogs. There will be interviews, giveaways and more. Please join me on the journey! … Continue reading →
September 28, 2015
Book Trailer: GOODNIGHT, MANGER
Check out this delightful book trailer produced by Zonderkidz. It captures the story beautifully. I also want to let you know that there’s some picture book celebrating going on today over at the Kathy Temean’s terrific blog: Writing and Ilustrating. It’s fun to … Continue reading →
September 24, 2015
Mark Your Calendars: FALL BOOK EVENTS
Look what just arrived in the mail! My author copies of GOODNIGHT, MANGER! Their arrival means that books will soon be arriving at bookstores everywhere. So now, in anticipation of the October 6th release of this new Christmas book, I think it’s time to … Continue reading →
September 21, 2015
TWELVE TIPS to Engage VERY Young Audiences at Picture Book Author Events
Reading to the very young is fun, but challenging. Here are twelve tips for capturing and keeping the attention and interest of very young audiences at picture book author events. BEFORE THE STORY: Have the children gather around you – close up. Begin … Continue reading →
September 14, 2015
The Countdown for GOODNIGHT, MANGER is on! (And a GIVEAWAY!)
With three weeks to go until GOODNIGHT, MANGER officially releases, I’ve been busy getting ready. In anticipation, here are just a few of the things I’ve had on my to-do list: 1. Finalize my blog tour. Answer Q&A’s, write guest blog posts, confirm dates etc. … Continue reading →
September 7, 2015
GOODREADS GIVEAWAY: Celebrating the Upcoming Release of GOODNIGHT, MANGER
To celebrate the upcoming release of GOODNIGHT, MANGER, Zonderkidz is giving away FIVE copies of this new holiday picture book in a pre-release Goodreads Giveaway! Here’s the scoop: It’s bedtime for baby Jesus, but who knew a stable could be so loud? Mama, Papa, and … Continue reading →
August 17, 2015
OLDIE BUT GOODIE: Lunch at the Beach (with Seagulls!) and a Blog-cation
With just a few weeks of summer left and a “Goodnight, Manger” book launch to get ready for, I have decided to take a little holiday from blogging so I can focus on family and fun book matters. I will be … Continue reading →
