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Can we please talk about the elephant in the room? Maya and her family have a problem. They try ignoring it, dancing around it, even sweeping it under the rug. Yet the elephant in the room remains. And Maya is at her wit’s end figuring out how to hide it from everyone. Then a new friend moves in next door, and Maya begins wondering if there might be a better way to deal with the whole situation?
a story of healing & hope
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My Big, Dumb, Invisible Dragon is a story for children dealing with loss—or for those who need help relating to a grieving friend. Although it deals with a heavy topic, this book employs relatable characters, a light tone, touches of humor, and an overarching message of hope.
From the Blog
picture book advent countdown
Every year, our “elves” wrap up 24 holiday-themed picture books. They hide one of the wrapped books in a different part of the house for the kids to discover each morning between December 1st and December 24th, and we read the book together before bedtime. Here is our list for 2023!
picture books are for everyone
It is my considered opinion that one does not outgrow picture books. In fact, I believe I love them more now than I did as a child. I have a newfound appreciation for the form, the art, the symphony of orchestrated effort that goes into producing each individual book. Here are five reasons picture books really are for readers of all ages.
the story of my first book contract
A behind-the-scenes account of my journey from nervous newbie attending my very first writing conference to signed book contract—which (amazingly) happened within a single calendar year. There’s no denying that luck, serendipity, and/or a higher power (my vote) played a very large role.