Tag Archives: childrens’

Guess Who’s Visiting

Posted on December 17, 2015 by russtowne

My son Brian, his wife Kristi, and our grandtwins Alex and Zach are in visiting! Happy days! Alex loves “The purple hippo book” (my book titled Clyde and I Help a Hippo to Fly.) He’s asked me to read it … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged books, childrens', Family, Grandchildren, writer | 10 Comments

Introducing Purple Fox

Posted on November 20, 2015 by russtowne

For the first time I have a co-writer for my latest children’s book titled Purple Fox and the Heebie Jeebies. To say the project has involved growing pains would be a gross understatement. After about two months of intense effort … Continue reading →

Posted in Children's Stories/Poems I Wrote, Project Updates for Children's Stories/Poems I Wrote, Purple Fox and the Heebie Jeebies, Uncategorized, Working with a Co-Writer, Writing, Writing Project Updates | Tagged bedtime, books, childrens', illustrated, picture, stories | 6 Comments

A Request You Might Enjoy

Posted on November 12, 2015 by russtowne

The second edition of my children’s app Clyde and Friends featuring characters from several of my books has just been released on Apple’s App Store. It is an enhanced version of the first edition. I just learned that apps remain … Continue reading →

Posted in Children's Apps | Tagged app, App Store, apple, childrens', Clyde and Friends, interactive | Leave a comment

A Special Day

Posted on November 8, 2015 by russtowne

Having my books featured at the Parents Resources Fair today was a special joy. I got to interact with a lot of amazing children and parents. It was a special treat seeing a child’s eyes light up when they saw … Continue reading →

Posted in Writing Project Updates | Tagged books, childrens', parent, resource, writer | 11 Comments

Please Check Out and “Like” My New Facebook Fan Page

Posted on November 5, 2015 by russtowne

Hi, everyone. I’d greatly appreciate it if you’d take a moment out of your busy days to “Like” my new Facebook Fan Page: https://www.facebook.com/Russ-Towne-1141765865837960/?ref=aymt_homepage_panel My Facebook Fan Page Thank you! With Love and Gratitude, Russ

Posted in Writing Project Updates | Tagged books, childrens', picture, stories | 8 Comments

The Grumpadinkles Have Arrived!

Posted on October 26, 2015 by russtowne

The Grumpadinkles on Amazon I’m delighted to announce the arrival of The Grumpadinkles on Amazon.com (U.S.). They’ll hopefully soon be showing up in Canada, the UK, and the rest of Europe and and other parts of the world. This book has been … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals, Children's Stories/Poems I Wrote, Story Writing Adventures, Writing Project Updates | Tagged bedtime, book, childrens', illustrated, stories | 20 Comments

Misty Zebracorn is on the Loose!

Posted on October 15, 2015 by russtowne

Misty Zebracorn Available Now on Amazon.com! My latest book Misty Zebracorn was recently released by Amazon.com! It is a shorter book with a simpler story than most of my children’s books and I think kids 2 to 4 or 5 years old … Continue reading →

Posted in Fantasy, Misty Zebracorn, My Written Works Misc., Project Updates for Children's Stories/Poems I Wrote, Rhyming, Writing, Writing Project Updates | Tagged animals, books, childrens', unicorns, zebras | 13 Comments

What’s with all the Rusty Bear Stuff?

Posted on October 14, 2015 by russtowne

I was recently asked: “So, I noticed the Record Label is Rusty Bear Music and one of your children’s books is about Rusty Bear…so what’s the story behind Rusty Bear. Curious people want to know! lol :D” I thought some of … Continue reading →

Posted in Project Updates for Children's Stories/Poems I Wrote, Rusty Bear, Writing Project Updates, Youth | Tagged bear, childrens', redwood carvings, songs, stories | 7 Comments

Why I Write Children’s Books

Posted on October 13, 2015 by russtowne

I write children’s books because I love telling stories, especially to children. I love the looks of wonder and delight as they experience and become part of each adventure. I love children, and entertaining them. I love writing and creating … Continue reading →

Posted in Children, Children's Stories/Poems I Wrote, Story Writing Adventures, Writing Project Updates | Tagged bedtime, books, childrens', Love, stories, writing | 10 Comments

Grumpadinkles or Grrumpadinkles?

Posted on October 13, 2015 by russtowne

My book The Grumpadinkles remains on schedule to be released this month. A few minutes ago I received a message where someone had accidentally spelled Grumpadinkles with two “r’s.” At first I laughed because they are supposed to be grumpy and … Continue reading →