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Category Archives: children’s books
Heeeeeeere’s Sunny!
My latest children’s picture book Sunny Saves the Day has been released via Amazon in hardcover format. Sunny Saves the Day It will be released in softcover format shortly Kindle eBook format eventually. Jack Wiens illustrated it and Kristi Towne … Continue reading
Posted in Book Releases, children's books, Children's Picture Books, Uncategorized
Tagged books, childrens', dogs, picture, puppies
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Flying High Without Wings
As many if you know, Clyde was my first children’s book character and has been quite popular in his own right, but he ended up in Wilbur’s shadow as the upside-down duck flew onto the scene. I’m delighted to announce … Continue reading
Reading Dogs: What a Great Idea!
Reading Dogs at Libraries The story linked below is about a reading dog at a library who is there to hear young children read to him. One day, no one came, and the owner posted photos on the internet of … Continue reading
Posted in Children, children's books, Dogs & Other Wonderful Creatures, libraries, Love, Reading, Uncategorized
Tagged children, dogs, library, Love, reading
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A Part of Me is Going to Norway
I just signed a book that a man bought to give to a little boy and girl in Europe. Wilbur will soon be winging his way to Norway. It’s a great feeling to know my books are being experienced by … Continue reading
Wilbur the Duck Flew to #6
#6 in Kindle Store > Kindle eBooks > Children’s eBooks > Animals > More Animals > Ducks & Other Waterfowl I just noticed that as of right now Wilbur has flown to #6 in its category on Amazon’s … Continue reading
Posted in children's books, Children's Picture Books, Uncategorized
Tagged Amazon, books, childrens', duck, picture
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My Books are Being Considered at Two Much-Loved Retailers
Iconic children’s bookstore Hicklebee’s in Willow Glen and Modern Mouse Gift Shop in Alameda are considering featuring several of my books in their stores. I hope to hear back from both by the end of the month. If you shop … Continue reading
Posted in Children, children's books, Children's Picture Books, Uncategorized
Tagged books, children's, Hicklebee's, Modern Mouse, picture
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“I May Be Small But I Have Big Ideas”
I was inspired by a phrase and message in my favorite kid’s book when I wrote the line, “I may be small but I have big ideas” for a character named V.G. McGurry in in one of my children’s books, … Continue reading
Posted in Children, children's books, Children's Picture Books, Uncategorized
Tagged books, childrens', quotes
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Wilbur is Flying High on Amazon
I just noticed that Wilbur is flying again on Amazon. He’s now #13 in his category. Wilbur reached #8 or higher quite some time ago but got tired and rested a bit. He’s now once again ascending. So far this … Continue reading
Posted in Amazon, children's books, Children's Picture Books, Uncategorized
Tagged Amazon, book, childrens', The Duck Who Flew Upside Down, Wilbur
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