Tag Archives: children’s books

Amazon Book Ratings & Offer

Posted on September 15, 2014 by russtowne

Amazon Book Ratings & Offer I’m pleased to report that as of the time I write this, of the 8 of my books that have been rated on Amazon.com, 7 have Amazon’s highest 5-Star rating. Thank you to all the … Continue reading →

Posted in A Big Discount on My Books, Autographed Copies of My Books | Tagged action, Amazon, Amazon.com, anthologies, autographed, bedtime, bedtime readers, children's books, discount, fiction, flash firction, Goodreads, non-fiction, self-publishing, specials, stories, thriller | 11 Comments

A New Cheaper Way to Buy All 3 Clyde Books

Posted on September 5, 2014 by russtowne

For lovers of Clyde the Green Giraffe who stands on his head and eats blue bananas, I’ve created a new way for you to buy and share all three Clyde stories with your loved ones and friends via Amazon.com: Available … Continue reading →

Posted in A Big Discount on My Books, Children's Stories/Poems I Wrote, Fiction, Fiction I've Written, Humor, LIfe Lessons, Project Updates for Children's Stories/Poems I Wrote, Story Writing Adventures, Writing Project Updates | Tagged "Clyde and Hoozy Whatzadingle", 3 Books in 1!, children's books, children's stories, Clyde, Clyde and Friends, Clyde and I Help a Hippo to Fly, Clyde the Green Giraffe, Hoozy, Hoozy Whatzadingle | 7 Comments

The Duck Who Flew Upside Down and a Quote

Posted on October 18, 2013 by russtowne

My fourth book, The Duck Who Flew Upside Down, was released today. I invite you to check it out and please spread the word! Thank you! Fun Quote (and perhaps related to the above announcement): “A little nonsense now and … Continue reading →

Posted in Adventure, Animals, Children's Stories/Poems I Wrote, Dreams, Fun, Humor, Joy & Happiness, LIfe Lessons, My Written Works Misc., Quotes I Love, Wisdom, Writing | Tagged book, books, cherished, children's author, children's books, children's stories, children's writer, childrens', Eileen Duck, Eileen the Duck, Roald Dahl, stories, The Duck Who Flew Upside Down, Wilbur, Wilbur Duck, Wilbur Mallard, Wilbur the duck, Wilbur the Duck Who Flew Upside Down, wisest | 18 Comments

A Request

Posted on September 24, 2013 by russtowne

If you have read and enjoyed my children’s books and stories, I’d greatly appreciate it if you would take a few minutes to say so at: KidLit Past and Present – Recommendation List Thank you! With Love, Russ

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged authors, children's books, children's stories, Steve Smy, stories, writing | 6 Comments

Amazon.com Released My Third Children’s Book Today

Posted on September 5, 2013 by russtowne

I’m pleased to announce that Amazon.com released “Rusty Bear and Thomas, Too” today.

Posted in Children, Children's Stories/Poems I Wrote, Following Your Passion, Uncategorized | Tagged author, children's book, children's books, children's stories, children's story, Rusty Bear, Rusty Bear and Thomas, writer | 20 Comments

Something I Learned About Myself

Posted on August 24, 2013 by russtowne

When the packages containing the physical proofs of my first two books arrived, I was quite surprised that rather than being excited and anxious to open them–like a young child at Christmas–I was reluctant to do so. I put the … Continue reading →

Posted in Children, Creativity, Fun, Growth/Learning, Joy & Happiness, Writing | Tagged "Clyde and I", author, children, children's books, children's stories, Cyde and I Help a Hippo to Fly", Grandchildren, growth, Grumbly Grumpadinkle, kindness named Love, learning, pet kindness named Love, printing, publishing, Rusty Bear, Rusty Bear and Thomas, self-publishing, Too, Wendly Goodlight, writing | 10 Comments

Full-Color Sketchiness and Poetic Silly Ideas

Posted on August 24, 2013 by russtowne

If you haven’t checked out my other blogs lately you’ve missed out on a lot of full-color sketchiness and poetic silly ideas. At A Grateful Man’s Poetry http:agratefulmanspoetry.com I’ve shared two brand new poems. At Clyde and Friends http://clydeandfriends.com I’ve … Continue reading →

Posted in Adventure, Project Updates for Children's Stories/Poems I Wrote | Tagged author, children's books, children's stories, Fred and the Frog are Friends, Fred the Toad, poetry, Rusty Bear, Rusty Bear and Thomas, Todd and the Toad Rode the Bull, Todd the frog, Too, writer | 4 Comments

A Child’s Smile and Laughter

Posted on August 23, 2013 by russtowne

I often write children’s stories and books with very silly characters and situations. That because I love to see children smile and laugh. Sadly, there are many children who don’t have much to smile or laugh about. Many are fighting … Continue reading →

Posted in Challenges, Children, Healing | Tagged abuse, burn survivors, children's books, gifts, ill children, illustrations, notes, poems, seriously ill children, survivors | 9 Comments

Links to My Books and Songs

Posted on August 22, 2013 by russtowne

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=russ%20towne#/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=Nature’s+Symphony+Kevin+&rh=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3ANature’s+Symphony+Kevin+

Posted in Children's Stories/Poems I Wrote, Songs I've Written or Co-Written, Uncategorized | Tagged angry woman song, break-up song, children's books, children's stories, Denis Loiseau, dog song, Josh McGill, Kevin Harris, love songs, Mike Lounibos, nature song, songs | 2 Comments

A Great Birthday Surprise Gift (Actually, Two!)

Posted on August 21, 2013 by russtowne

I just got a great surprise birthday gift: My first two children’s books, “Clyde and I” and “Clyde and I Help a Hippo to Fly” have already been listed for sale on Amazon.com, a week ahead of schedule. My third … Continue reading →