Hi Ann,
I am new to jacketflap and a newly published author/illustrator. "Willy Goes to the Farm" is a story about a worm who wants to live on Old MacDoanld's farm but doesn't make a sound. When Old MacDonald decides to open up his farm, not only to animals that make a sound, but any animal tha... more

Hi Ann,
I am new to jacketflap and a newly published author/illustrator. "Willy Goes to the Farm" is a story about a worm who wants to live on Old MacDoanld's farm but doesn't make a sound. When Old MacDonald decides to open up his farm, not only to animals that make a sound, but any animal that has a special talent, animals from far and wide show up wanting to reveal their own special talents and live on the farm. Willy the Worm decides to go to Old Mac’s farm to cheer on his cousin, the snake. Everyone knows that a worm certainly can’t make any sounds. Why, Willy can’t even think of one thing he can do! How will he ever be allowed to stay?
With the help of Mrs. Mac and the other animals on the farm, Willy discovers that he does have a special talent after all! Please visit my website! www.willysgotcharacter.webs.com I would appreciate any feedback.
I look forward to hearing from you!
Stacey Beitler

Welcome to the JacketFlap, a wonderful community of diverse people all interested in children’s books. As a librarian, I thought you’d like to know about a new blog called The Picnic Basket (www.thepicnic-basket.com) that offers sample children’s and YA books to teachers and librarians for re... more

Welcome to the JacketFlap, a wonderful community of diverse people all interested in children’s books. As a librarian, I thought you’d like to know about a new blog called The Picnic Basket (www.thepicnic-basket.com) that offers sample children’s and YA books to teachers and librarians for reading and reviewing. We send free books; you tell us what you think. It’s a wonderful way to share comments with your colleagues – and hear from them what’s working (and isn’t) with their young readers.
Hope to see you at the picnic,

Deborah Sloan
www.thepicnic-basket.com