A family from Sierra Leone moves to Atlanta and all is well.....until the little "big" brother learns his older brother will soon be living with them. Written by Aminata Jalloh.
A Big Congratulations to the winners of the 2016 SCBWI Tomie dePaolo contest.....Now I can show you my submission, which I had a great time working on, even if it did not make the list!
Check out the winners!
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Check out the winners of the SCBWI Tomie dePaolo Contest
The shepherds were invited first to see Him.
Luke 2:8-20

Sketches from "Winter Wonderland" written by Debbie Estrem.
This is the third book in a nostalgic series for parents and
grandparents to share with little ones, celebrating
the best memories of every season.
The first two books in the series are now available!
I am working on a de-lightfully amusing new four book series with Debbie Estrem that unfolds wonderful memories of childhood uniquely celebrated in each season. We both were children of the 60's-70's and wanted to share some it's activites and adventures with little ones!
For ages: infant -preschool
Coming Soon from Halo Publishing.


If you are a child of the 70's Summertime may have seemed much simpler, slower,
like molasses running up hill.
Kids made their own fun, used their imaginations to create forts and climb trees and play outdoor games. There were no cell phones, ipads or you tube....just lots of time spent with family and friends, and creating new adventures!
Debbie Estrem and I
are working on a picture book
for preschoolers that transports them back to the way kids spent their summers in the 70's. We hope it will spark some imaginative ideas for the wee folks and that adults will enjoy the little stroll in time.
"It's Summertime" is the first of a four book series from Debbie Estrem, who has also authored "Have You Ever Seen a Firefly?" and "Sights at the Zoo."

In need of a cover illustration or some design help with a picture book, early reader or tween chapter book? Picture Kitchen Studio can help!
Day One: FB Sketch Challenge
Day Two
Coming Soon from Halo Publishing
The Adventure of Beatrice was released fall of 2001 by Concordia Publishing....author Pam Halter and I have decided to take lovable, curious, fiery and creative little Beatrice to Kindle for a whole new generation of wee ones to enjoy. Here are the beginnings of what will be revisions for the e-book series...
The Adventures of Beatrice, Written by Pam Halter
Illustrated by Kim Sponaugle Published in 2001 by
Concordia Publishing House.
Nickerbacher the dragon decides to leave his position as a sentry for Princess Gwendelyn, and go for his big dream in Metropolis.....
Written by Terry J. Barto for children ages 5-8. Coming Winter 2015.
Tired of bamboo, little Panda, Ping and his friend Po-Li seek
some new snacks from the Asian rain forest...take a Shiwu adventure
with them discovering tasty treats and yucky eats in the jungle.
Coming Winter 2015.
SHIWU = FOOD