I'm delighted to present this awesome book trailer for Away We Go! My talented friend, Dave Swain with Cream Studio did a shapetastic job on this fun and playful animation. Please share with your little ones.
Like me, I think they'll be tickled silly!
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| Photo courtesy of Toddler Approved. |
The shapes and transportation projects coordinate well with
Away We Go! and will continue the fun exploration of shapes.
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| Photo courtesy of Toddler Approved |
I've lived in this area for quite a while, and for the first time had the
opportunity to visit St. John the Evangelist School, with students ranging
from Pre-K through 8th Grade. They invited me to join them for Author Day,
and I truly enjoyed meeting the delightful children and faculty.
I met with the students in two groups, starting with Pre-K - 3rd Grade.
We talked about what it means to be an Author/Illustrator,
and discussed my art style in Away We Go!, drawing with shapes. The children were adorable and eager to participate. I was impressed!
The second presentation was with the amazing 4th - 8th Graders.
What a great group of kids! I shared my children's book process,
and how to develop an idea and get it published.
They were fun to talk with and had lots to add to the discussion.
These illustrators were ready to work on their own drawings,
creating animals and vehicles using only shapes.
I invited the students to submit their shape creations for an art contest.
All the drawings were very creative, so I decided everyone is a winner!
YAY!
Wow! How great are these drawings from the lower grades?
Good job Emily, Luke and Tiffany!
And the creativity continues, with the upper grades.
Well done Emma, Alice, Matthew, Nicolas and Maggie!
I made a bunch of sketchbooks to deliver to all the talented winners!
I hope the children enjoyed my visit as much as I enjoyed
spending time with them. It was a big treat for me!
Hello Authors, Illustrators and children's book community!
Please join me in sharing your wonderful stories and gifting autographed
children's books for the lovely children in Haiti. The gift of books
will brighten their day, and let them know that we are thinking of them.
for kindly donating two boxes of books and jump starting the campaign!
getting the books to the children. They are a non-profit organization
serving the poorest children in the Western Hemisphere.
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| Photo courtesy of Life Connection Mission |
I am collecting board books, pictures books, beginning readers, and
information books with pictures, such as animals, computer/science, space, etc.
My goal is to have an incredible collection by the end of the school year.
And I see school and church bake sales in my future, to raise money
to ship the books to Haiti. I am very excited and look forward to partnering
with our talented children's book community.
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| Photo courtesy of Life Connection Mission |
I will update often with books that are collected, and together
we will see our efforts grow. Please spread the word!
received my books this past summer.
If you are unpublished and would like to donate new book(s),the children will love it!
Thank you for your kindness. I look forward to hearing from you! [email protected]
Love!
So excited to be featured on your blog! Love your book!