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I was contacted by Mary at Be There Bedtime Stories to be interviewed for their blog. Here's a link: read.betherebedtimestories.com/in-the-muse-with-donna-shepherd/  Thanks, Mary, for the fun chat! 

A special treat! A hidden picture puzzle and coloring page for Easter by Liz Ball. To order books with her hidden picture puzzles or other books (like Topsy Turvy Land written by Mama Donna) from Hidden Pictures Publishing, click HERE. Enjoy! *Click on the picture, then print! It will print out full size ready to be colored. If that doesn't work with your printer, right click on the

Isn't that just like the Doodle? Always getting into something! To see more fun illustrations, visit Jacktoons. Visit Oodles of Fun for more funny pics and coloring pages.

Jack Foster, illustrator of Poodle and Doodle, shares this wonderful coloring page. Enjoy!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

West Chester, OH - (June 3, 2010) -- Children's author, Donna J. Shepherd, will be will be signing copies of her latest book, Poodle and Doodle, at Dogfest from 11 am – 5 pm next Saturday and Sunday June 12 –13.

In Poodle and Doodle (Guardian Angel Publishing), Angel, a twelve-pound prissy poodle, is none too happy when Leah brings home Scruffy, a seventy-five pound clumsy Labradoodle. Why ever would Leah want another pet when she had the perfect dog already? Children love Donna J. Shepherd's humorous rhymes while keeping a sharp lookout for hidden bones in the delightful illustrations by Jack Foster.

Donna Shepherd will donate 10% of the purchase price of her fun and colorful children's picture book to PAWS. Dog Fest is hosted by the Progressive Animal Welfare Society (PAWS), a no-kill, non-profit animal shelter in Butler County which houses dogs and cats until they are adopted into their own forever, loving home.

Dog Fest originated in 1999 as a community event for West Chester where people could bring their dog or dogs for a day of fun with just a few events and booths, exhibitors and entertainers. Dog Fest 2010 will draw over 15,000 people and their canine friends, 8 food vendors, 110+ booths, entertainment, demonstrations, contests, and food for the canines and their humans too!

Many rescues exhibit at Dog Fest and dogs of all shapes, sizes, and ages are adopted every year. Dog Fest also provides an opportunity for you and your dog to just come out and have fun, where your dog can participate in games, contests, and even a doggie parade!

Be sure to stop by Donna Shepherd's table in the PAWS booth. She'll have

Poodle & Doodle

By Donna Shepherd

Guardian Angel Publishing

Author: Donna J Shepherd www.donnajshepherd.com
Artist: Jack Foster www.jacktoon.blogspot.com

PRINT: 978-1-61633-017-0
EBook: 978-1-61633-018-7

Visit the purchasing page at http://www.guardianangelpublishing.com/poodle&doodle.htm

Poodle & Doodle have their own blog at http://www.poodleanddoodle.blogspot.com

Review:

Poodle & Doodle is the delightful new children’s picture book by talented author Donna Shepherd.

The story, told in rhyme, is from Donna’s poodle’s perspective. Our prissy poodle, Angel, isn’t happy, not happy at all, because all of a sudden there’s a new addition to the family: Scruffy, a labradoodle! It’s not only the fact that Scruffy is not a pure poodle like Angel, but that he’s also rude, disorganized, and is always sticking his nose where it doesn’t belong. Scruffy makes a mess when he eats, looks like a ‘mangy mongrel’ (in Angel’s eyes), gobbles sandwiches off the countertop, and even knocks Angel around with his crazy antics, among other things. Angel is at his wit’s end on what to do. But then he realizes having Scruffy around isn’t so bad after all…

This is a fun, cute story that will delight children of all ages, especially those who love dogs. The artwork, done in the computer in bright, happy colors, complements the book perfectly. It has an important underlying message: nobody's perfect and one must always look at the positive side of people--or dogs! My 12-year old daughter