BOOKS CAN DO THAT

Humberto has no idea Fall is here and Winter is soon to follow. He is reading about himself "living the life" in warm sunny Paris. Books can do that.

HAPPY HALLOWEEN

Couldn't resist

Humberto, the Bookworm Hamster Released

I"m pleased to announce that, Humberto, the Bookworm Hamster is out. Mayra Calvani has a written a wonderful story. I feel so fortunate to have illustrated her third picture book by Guardian Angel Publishing. Want to see more?

LIFE IS LIKE THAT

Sometimes, you get this feeling things are all coming at you at the same time. But,
then again, these things can be Great Things.

Malaprops, an Asheville Bookstore

Loving this neat city of Asheville, N.C. Why did I wait so long to come.
Excited about joining a new writers and illustrators group from the SCBWI next week at a wonderful bookstore, Melaprops.
But I must stay focused, get back to my wacom tablet and finish this project. A delightful book, Bradybug, by Donna Sheperd.

GRIN AND BEAR IT

I know something you don't

Working....

I'm in the middle of laying out and working on sketches for a book by Donna Shepherd called, Bradybug. She has so many fun creatures in this story. I'm having too much fun. Opps, I better get back to work.

Main Street Books and Hamster Holidays

I like to keep up with my author, Cynthia Reeg as she makes her rounds at various bookstores in St. Charles, Missouri. Our book, I call it ours since I was honored with doing the fun illustrations, Hamster Holiday Hamsters, has received great reviews. Check out her version of the Main Street Book visit.

I Found an Agent, Isn't that Good

Yes, as a artist or writer you may be so excited that this new agent as decided you have the right stuff. But beware. Do not be so flattered and thrilled that you do not approach with caution. I found a great article from artist, Kathleen Rietz in the SCBWI- Illinois Chapter Newsletter, The Prairie Wind, telling about such an experience. So always be careful.

RESTING.............

I'm posting a finished illustration for a picture book, Rainbow Nights, by Sally Harris, due out in a few months. I am taking a few days off from drawing as I unpack my things in my new home. The move has been long and piece by piece which has made me a bit spaced. As I regroup, I'm already planning work on a new project. Just let me get this next box unpacked.

New Review of Hamster Holidays

So pleased with the review from Armchair Interviews:

Hamster Holidays: Noun and Adjective Adventures
by Cynthia Reeg; Illustrated by Kit Grady
Published by Guardian Angel Publishing

Reviewed by Laura V. Hilton

Has your child been struggling with learning about nouns and adjectives and what their jobs are in a sentence? Then this cute little book about hamsters and holidays will be just the right thing to help your child identify these important parts of a sentence.

With fun and wacky holidays that may or may not be real (I didn’t take the time to look them up), hamsters gear up to celebrate days such as: Book Pal Day, Puddle Jumping Day, Monster Madness Day, Toy Parade Day, and others, the author will teach children the definition of nouns and adjectives.

Using sentences like “Sleepy Babe rides the rocking horse float,” the author highlights the adjectives in red, and the nouns in blue, making them easily visible to children. Colorful pictures further illustrate the sentences and help draw the children’s attention.

The back of the book includes a study guide, a short story for the child to read and identify the nouns and adjectives, a place where the child can identify nouns as person/place/or thing by putting them in the correct column, and other fun activities.

This book would be ideal for any child struggling with the basic parts of sentences, whether public, private, or home schooled. Suggested ages: 5 to 12.

Armchair Interviews says: This book will help grammar become fun.

From our armchair to yours...

You knew it was going to happen............

opps,