Tag Archives: childrens’

A Two-fer!

Posted on October 4, 2015 by russtowne

Zach and the Toad Who Rode a Bull http://smile.amazon.com/V-G-Dexter-Dufflebee-Russ-Towne/dp/151687417X/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1443922269&sr=8-2&keywords=Russ+Towne V.G. and Dexter Dufflebee Amazon.com has just released two of my children’s books, Zach and the Toad Who Rode a Bull, and V.G. and Dexter Dufflebee. I’d love to read … Continue reading →

Posted in Abundance, Children's Stories/Poems I Wrote, My Written Works Misc., Writing, Writing Project Updates | Tagged bedtime, books, childrens', illustrated, stories | 19 Comments

Attention People Who Love to Help Create Children’s Books!

Posted on August 7, 2015 by russtowne

I’m an author of several self-published children’s books. I have far more additional stories and ideas for additional books than I have the financial resources to self-publish them in a timely fashion. Self-publishing has become quite an expensive undertaking for … Continue reading →

Posted in Beta Readers, Children, Children's Stories/Poems I Wrote, Cover Design, Creative Designs, Editing, Interior Layout, Opportunities, Project Updates for Children's Stories/Poems I Wrote, Story Writing Adventures, Teamwork, Writing, Writing Project Updates | Tagged books, childrens', cover, design, editing, illustrations | 8 Comments

Clyde and Blossom the Butterfly Team Up to Encourage Early Childhood Literacy

Posted on August 6, 2015 by russtowne

Clyde and Blossom http://childrenreadytolearn.com/blossom-and-walter/blossom-reads-to-you/ The above links take you to videos featuring Pamela Beckford (aka Blossom the Butterfly) reading all three of my Clyde stories, and books from other writers. The shows can be seen on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UComcyobVdFKg2FzBT0m5W8g This is all … Continue reading →

Posted in Children, Children's Stories/Poems I Wrote, Fun Vids, Making the World a Better Place, My Written Works Misc., Project Updates for Children's Stories/Poems I Wrote, Vids & Stories That Touched Me, Writing, Writing Project Updates | Tagged books, childrens', stories, videos, youtube | 6 Comments

The Results Are in

Posted on August 5, 2015 by russtowne

A heart-felt thank you for all those who took time out of your busy lives to share your preference regarding the V.G. and Me line construction. Option #1 (with its longer lines) crushed Option #2 by a ratio of about 2.5 to … Continue reading →

Posted in Fiction I've Written, My Written Works Misc., Project Updates for Children's Stories/Poems I Wrote, Writing, Writing Project Updates | Tagged books, childrens', fun, funny, stories | 5 Comments

Which Do You Prefer?

Posted on August 5, 2015 by russtowne

For one of my children’s stories, V.G. and Me, I’m debating between using the following two formats. I’d greatly appreciate your opinion as to which of the two options below you prefer. Which feels easier and more fun to read, … Continue reading →

Posted in Rhyming, Writing, Writing Project Updates | Tagged books, childrens', fun, funny, stories | 31 Comments

Change of Heart: A Children’s Rhyming Story

Posted on May 20, 2015 by russtowne

Change of Heart “Why do you look so sad?” asked my friend Chad. “It’s because of the bad day I’ve had!” He asked, “What’s wrong with your eyes?” Now that was a big surprise! As he and I sat to … Continue reading →

Posted in Children's Stories/Poems I Wrote, Choices, Poetry, Poetry I Wrote, Rhyming | Tagged childrens', choices, poem, poetry, rhyming, story | 20 Comments

Another Children’s Rhyming Poem

Posted on May 16, 2015 by russtowne

One Day in the Shade One day in the shade Of a Tickletoe Tree I thought how funny The world would be If we saw with our ears Tasted with toes Smelled with our eyes And touched with our nose … Continue reading →

Posted in Children's Stories/Poems I Wrote, Fun, Humor, Poetry, Poetry I Wrote, Rhyming | Tagged childrens', poem, poet, poetry, rhyming | 22 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

All Heroes To Me

Posted on January 30, 2013 by russtowne

These people are all heroes to me. They are window washers at a children’s hospital in Pittsburgh. Can you imagine what it would feel like to be seriously ill and see Spiderman, Superman, or Batman right outside your window, waving … Continue reading →

Posted in Attittude, Compassion, Heroes, Ingenuity, Inspiring, Kindness, Making the World a Better Place, Photos That Touched Me | Tagged Batman, childrens', Heroes, hospital, Pittsburgh, Spiderman, superheroes, Superman | 12 Comments

I P O Y

Posted on April 11, 2012 by russtowne

I occassionally write the letters “I P O Y” on the bottom of emails and other written communicationss to one of my sons. The reason for doing so takes a little explaining but involves Fred Rogers of “Mr. Roger’s Neighborhood” … Continue reading →