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Blog: Miss Marple's Musings (Login to Add to MyJacketFlap)
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Blog: Illustration for Kids Blog (Login to Add to MyJacketFlap)
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Samples came the other day, of the fun Mother’s Day illustration I worked on for a back-page puzzle for Clubhouse Jr. magazine I had a lot of fun with this. I worked in a bit of a tighter style using a very thin line. I’m really pleased with how the final printed piece turned out. And the raccoons still make me smile! Below are some photos of the final art.
Blog: Eric Orchard (Login to Add to MyJacketFlap)
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In the meantime here's a little experiment in colour I did this morning. Still working on how to approach colouring Maddy, though I think I'm nearly there. Only about eight pages left to ink now.
Blog: The Children's Book Review (Login to Add to MyJacketFlap)
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By Nicki Richesin, The Children’s Book Review
Published: November 8, 2011
Whether you prefer animals as loveable yet zany characters who talk or as a species that live in the natural world, these entertaining books teach children about both fantasy and science. You’ll have a beastly good time reading with these funny, furry creatures that might inspire a life-long interest in nature. Let the wild rumpus commence.
School for Bandits
by Hannah Shaw
School for Bandits by Hannah Shaw is a fun romp with a little raccoon who wants to be a fine scholar yet enrolls in a school plagued by ruffians where “no niceness is allowed.” Check out the trailer for a sneak peek at the high jinx that ensues. (Ages 5-8)
A Cat Like That
by Wendy Wahman
A Cat Like That by Wendy Wahman details all the many benefits of having a furry feline friend. Pay close attention to the traits a cat looks for in a devoted companion in this lovely trailer. (Ages 4-7)
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Blog: Shari Lyle-Soffe (Login to Add to MyJacketFlap)
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Meet Ruby. Ruby is a resident of Wildlife Images, a wildlife rehabilitation facility in Grants Pass Oregon. Wildlife Images is not a zoo. When animals come in injured or possibly orphaned as babies, Wildlife Images heals their wounds or raises them until they can be released into the wild. Unfortunately on occasion an animal cannot be returned to the wild either because of disability or for some other reason. Then it is housed at Wildlife Images and is used for educational purposes
Ruby was brought to Wildlife Images as an orphan late one fall. She was cared for over winter in hopes that once she was old enough to live on her own she could be released. Sadly, by the time Ruby was old enough to live on her own she had become way too friendly to humans, not a good thing for a wild animal. So Ruby could not be released. Ruby and other animals that cannot be released are able to do a lot to educate children and the general public about their species, and about animals in the wild. Tours are given at Wildlife Images for the public and for school children. The animals also appear at fundraising events to keep Wildlife Images going so that they can continue to do good work. If you are ever in Grants Pass pay Ruby a visit or click on Wildlife Images to visit them online.
My childrens picture book series Rooter and Snuffle is about brother raccoons and their friends.
Blog: Eric Orchard (Login to Add to MyJacketFlap)
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— Art as Experience, John Dewey Reminds me of Pyle."Craftsmanship to be artistic in the final sense must be ‘loving’; it must care deeply for the subject matter upon which skill is exercised. A sculptor comes to mind whose busts are marvelously exact. It might be difficult to tell in the presence of a photograph of one of them and of a photograph of the original which was of the person himself. For virtuosity they are remarkable. But one doubts whether the maker of the busts had an experience of his own that he was concerned to have those share who look at his products."
Blog: Sugar Frosted Goodness (Login to Add to MyJacketFlap)
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Blog: Sylvan Dell Publishing's Blog (Login to Add to MyJacketFlap)
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As the weather turns cold and winter approaches, we add layers of clothes and turn up the heat. What do animals do to prepare for the cold?
Adapt:
Some animals prepare for cold weather by gathering food and storing it for the upcoming winter when it will be harder to find. Can you think of any animals that do this?
Other animals are able to find food through the winter and grow thicker layers of fur. Can you think of any animals that do this?
Hibernate:
Some animals go into a deep sleep over the winter. They usually will eat lots of food in the fall then go to sleep in a den or a deep burrow. A true hibernating animal’s breathing slows way down and its body temperature drops.
Some animals sleep heavily for long periods but will wake up every occasionally to eat.
Migrate:
Seeing birds flying south in the fall is common. They are not only flying to warmer climates for warmth but to be able to find food that is more readily available. They usually follow the same routes every year. Some animals learn the routes by following other animals (mother?) but other animals seem to know where to go by instinct. Scientists aren’t sure how the animals know how, when, or where to go.
Birds are not the only animals that migrate to warmer weather during their winters. Can you think of any other animals that go south for the winter? Do you know any people who go south for the winter? Where do they go?
Not all migrations have to do with warmer weather. Some animals migrate as part of their life cycle. Life cycle migrations may take place every year and similar animals may gather in special spots to find mates or to have babies.
Other animals might migrate only when giving birth or to lay eggs in a specific location (where they were hatched).
Websites of interest:
ParkWise (Alaska National Parks’ e-classroom): Migration: http://www.nps.gov/akso/parkwise/Students/ReferenceLibrary/general/MigrationBasics.htm
Tracking animals. Sometimes scientists put satellite collars on animals so they can track their movements. This helps us to understand how, where, and when animals move around the earth. Here are some sites where you can follow various animals:
WhaleNet: (tracks seals & whales) http://whale.wheelock.edu/whalenet-stuff/stop_cover.html
SeaTurtle.org: (tracks sea turtles) http://www.seaturtle.org/tagging/
Journey North: (tracks whooping cranes, hummingbirds, monarchs and other animals) http://www.learner.org/jnorth/
Alaska Seal Life Center: (tracks seals) http://www.alaskasealife.org/New/rehabilitation/index.php?page=rehab-tracking.php
Wild Tracks: (manatees) http://www.wildtracks.org/Florida/home.html
Ideas for experiential learning:
Keep a wildlife journal for one week. Identify what animals you see and what they are doing. Do you think they are getting ready for winter? Do you see any signs of animals even though you might not see the animals themselves?
• Bird feathers
• Chewed pinecones
• Chewed acorns or nuts
• Scat (droppings)
• Animal tracks
• Bones
What are some ways that humans prepare for cold weather? How do the clothes we wear change with the seasons? Why?
Do we eat any foods now that we might not eat during the hot summer? What foods and why?
In the book, Whistling Wings, the young tundra swan flies about 1,000 miles without stopping to rest or eat.
• Look at a map and figure out how far 1,000 miles is from where you live. Could you walk there without stopping to slee
Blog: Eric Orchard (Login to Add to MyJacketFlap)
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Here's a panel from page nine of the new Harry and Silvio story which is meant to be a longer format story then the ones I've done so far. At the moment I'm trying to finish up the first chapter of this story as a proposal. I plan on scanning the pages, printing them on 140 lb water colour paper and painting the prints. I should be done all the inks for this chapter this week, this chapter is 14 pages long.
Blog: Eleven Lemons (Login to Add to MyJacketFlap)
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Rosebud Cupcake Number One
I simply can't believe it, I just realized that it's been nearly 2 MONTHS since my last blog post!
I knew it had been a while but truly, really, I had no idea it had been that long!
The Summer has simply slipped by like syrup sliding off a spoon....my studio is piled with finished paintings, and drawings for something hugely exciting that I've wanted to do for absolute ever...even though I have, as always, that feeling that I'm simply not getting enough accomplished.
The light is thinning just a bit... some afternoons, like today, the light, the air looks/feels as though it's whole milk rather than cream, on it's journey to the thin, blue skim milk light of Winter....the occasional yellowed leaf, even a crimson one tucked amidst the others like a rare and precious ruby...it's coming.
More raccoons at dusk, and lately when I'm still up at 3 am, I see them out and about. They're hungry and I've been putting out free, just past the sell by date, donuts! And this afternoon, a pie! Raccoons are mad for pie! Who knew? Watching their elegant slender fingered hands...paws? search about, seeking out the best bits....while gazing about, ever vigilant, is great entertainment.
This evening the Mamma Raccoon and her three children, a male who shows up frequently and several new black masked visitors feasted on cherry pie.There's an apple pie for tomorrow!
So....the new blog, it's called The Occasional Cupcake.......
I am not a cupcake connoisseur, hardly, nor an expert baker or eater of pies, cakes or cookies but I love painting them.....the fanciful decoration, the luscious swirl and curve of frosting, the sweet and indulgent promise of pleasure and / or comfort.
I am painting a collection of small sweet indulgences, there are great plans for them and I am offering them, as well, for sale or license. Please inquire.
Right now there is one, Rosebud Cupcake Number One.
Hopefully there will be another soon. very soon.......I wanted to call the blog The Daily Cupcake and like those admirable artists, paint a pretty cupcake, or a shimmering slice of pie, everyday. I knew however that immediately I'd miss my self imposed deadline as other deadlines clamor and cajole, so I opted for "occasional".
Please visit The Occasional Cupcake, and once there, you can even subscribe to see new posts and new paintings as they come!
Thank you so very much, your support and kind attention are well and truly appreciated!
Blog: Mayra's Secret Bookcase (Login to Add to MyJacketFlap)
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Children's author Shari Lyle-Soffe had a very succesful book signing recently. In this guest post she shares her experience and offers some helpful tips....
Now I need to wrap my mind around the finer points of book promotion. When your book hits the stores you don't have ten years to learn the basics, you have to be prepared to hit the ground running. My first promotional attempts took place at my church. Why? Because I have a lot of friends there and a very supportive pastor.
This will be lesson one in book promotion, book signings:
Tip #1. Don't wait until your book is published to start networking. Be friendly with everyone and make sure they know you write for children.
Tip #2. When you approach the book store owner be confident. You are not asking for money you are offering to help draw customers into their store. Offer to do a book signing. Ask what you can expect from them. Ask what they will expect from you.
Tip #3. Print up flyers for the store to hand out. Print posters for their windows. Hand out flyers at any organizations you belong to (church, clubs, places where you volunteer, work).
Tip #4. Contact the local radio station, television station, and newspapers and offer to do interviews. Contact the book store and keep them informed of the publicity as it is set up.
Tip #5. Be cheerful, and confident. Remember no one knows you better than you do. In that case how tough can the interview questions be? Relax! You are an expert.
Tip #6. Arrive at the bookstore a few minutes early so that you can set up. Dress like a professional and do not act like a diva.
Tip #7. Be friendly and respectful to the store employees. Learn and use the employees names. After the event be sure to thank them all for their help.
Tip #8. Have a drawing for something mailable. This will give you a reason to gather names and addresses for your mailing list. I gave away a modest book store gift certificate. Give away free bookmarks, or coloring pages, or whatever will draw attention to you and your books. Offer them to everyone even if they are trying to ignore you. People like to get free things.
Tip #9. Decorate your table with things that link to your book. A brightly colored tablecloth with get attention. My book is about raccoons so I brought stuffed and plastic raccoons to attract attention.
Tip #10. Be sure you bring enough pens to autograph books, and a scratch pad so that people can write down the name they want it made out to. Don't guess at the spelling. Bring extra books in case the book store runs out. Have the cost information handy just in case. Most of all, have fun!
(c) 2008 Sharon A. Soffe
Shari Lyle-Soffe is the author of the delightful Rooter & Snuffle series, featuring the escapades of two very cute racoons. Her books include The Misadventures of Rooter & Snuffle, On the Go with Rooter & Snuffle, and the upcoming Trouble Finds Rooter & Snuffle. Visit Shari's website and blog. Listen to an audio interview with Shari at BlogTalkRadio.
Look for my review of The Misadventures of Rooter & Snuffle and On the Go with Rooter & Snuffle on my next post!
What a cute raccoon. It's sad that she was not able to go back into the wild, but she is helping to educate people about the species. That is an important job that Ruby is doing.