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Welcome to my website!
Please look around to find out more about my books, watch the book trailers with your kids, and read the latest news and blog posts. If you're a teacher or librarian, check out the page with my author visits--I promise they're fun, educational and inspirational :)
I'd love to talk to your students.
Read Sarah's Song Kirkus review here
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Praise for SARAH'S SONG (picture book 4-8) "Sarah's relationship with her grandma changes as Grandma ages and can no longer do some of their favorite activities. Sarah wants things to go back to the way they were, but of course that's not possible. In this kind and affectionate story, Sarah figures out how to tweak a family tradition to keep her connection with her grandma strong." – Laura Purdie Salas, author of Meet My Family! Animal Babies and Their Families, laurasalas.com |
Children's books for all ages -- from 1 to 101!
Curiosity, love, laughter . . . immerse yourself in a world of wonder.
Share the stories with the children in your life and delight in the experience. Happy reading!
Curiosity, love, laughter . . . immerse yourself in a world of wonder.
Share the stories with the children in your life and delight in the experience. Happy reading!
My mission statement: I am not living only to exist, but to add to the world in the unique way that only I can -- to fulfill my purpose, to serve, to create a ripple effect.
I believe that everyone should follow their dreams and passions as they are your calling.
Mine happens to be writing -- especially writing for children.
I also believe that stories have the power to impact a person's life and change the direction of one's future.
I know that when someone is at their most vulnerable, words are powerful enough to make or break that person's spirit
which inevitably affects his or her actions and the unfolding of his or her journey.
Sometimes, all you need is a good word. The right word to make you soar!
As I craft and share my stories, I hope kids will be touched by my words in some way, but more importantly, I want to inspire them
to dream big and work hard on their dreams!
I had a tough childhood, a rough road to publication, and no moral support for the most part. I've encountered many naysayers over the years, listened to many mockers, and almost gave up many times. Yet, despite numerous detours and failures, I persevered because
next to being a mom, nothing else felt as right or fulfilling as the way crafting my stories did.
I am still working on my dream every day.
Please look around and find out more about me, my books, and my work. Thanks for visiting!
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Meet Willy, a curious, active bear cub who likes butterflies, berries, skipping and tumbling. Willy loves to take long walks with his mama, but sometimes he wonders what would happen if he gets lost in the woods. What would his mama do? Read his story and find out what else is on Willy's mind. How does Mama Bear respond to ease his fears?
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Did you know?
Cuddling, affection, and physical contact are directly related to the size and health of a child's brain. Cuddles also play a role in kids' intelligence, social skills and confidence later in life.
Reading together is one of the best ways to snuggle, cuddle, and show some TLC at bedtime.
Here's a picture book about motherly love, safety and security that will prompt some major hugs! IF I WEREN'T WITH YOU
Reader's Favorite gave it 5 stars and said: "I am sure that this book will become one of your child's favorite stories." Read the full review here.
Cuddling, affection, and physical contact are directly related to the size and health of a child's brain. Cuddles also play a role in kids' intelligence, social skills and confidence later in life.
Reading together is one of the best ways to snuggle, cuddle, and show some TLC at bedtime.
Here's a picture book about motherly love, safety and security that will prompt some major hugs! IF I WEREN'T WITH YOU
Reader's Favorite gave it 5 stars and said: "I am sure that this book will become one of your child's favorite stories." Read the full review here.
Book Trailer
If I Weren't With You (Picture Book for ages 3-6 yrs.)
"A sweet bedtime tale reminiscent of Guess How Much I Love You? that explores important themes of fear and loss in a gentle and accessible way." --Karla Valenti, Children's Writer
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"This sweet lyrical story, reminiscent of The Runaway Bunny, will delight children as well as adults. When little Willy asks Mama Bear what she would do if he weren’t here his mom responds using comparative poetry expressing her vast love for him." -- Claire Lordon, Author and Illustrator of Lorenzo, the Pizza-Loving Lobster
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"Rosie's new picture book If I Weren't With You is a heartwarming story of motherly love." -- Jackie Kruzie, Children's Writer
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"From the moment of opening this book, one is transported to a beautiful forest to witness the loving relationship between a mother bear and her cub. Their dialogue of questions and answers, along with beautifully written similes, makes for a wondrous gift and a lovely picture book to read over and over…and to keep and pass down to the next generation." --TeachCA
Sweet snuggles & happy reading!
Every now and then, your little one might need extra reassurance of love and security. How do you disperse their fear without dismissing their feelings? Join Willy, a bear cub, as he asks his mama a series of questions to ease his mind about the dangers of the world and learns that his mama's protection and devotion are never fading.
"A sweet bedtime tale reminiscent of Guess How Much I Love You? that explores important themes of fear and loss in a gentle and accessible way." --Karla Valenti, Children's Writer
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"This sweet lyrical story, reminiscent of The Runaway Bunny, will delight children as well as adults. When little Willy asks Mama Bear what she would do if he weren’t here his mom responds using comparative poetry expressing her vast love for him." -- Claire Lordon, Author and Illustrator of Lorenzo, the Pizza-Loving Lobster
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"Rosie's new picture book If I Weren't With You is a heartwarming story of motherly love." -- Jackie Kruzie, Children's Writer
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"From the moment of opening this book, one is transported to a beautiful forest to witness the loving relationship between a mother bear and her cub. Their dialogue of questions and answers, along with beautifully written similes, makes for a wondrous gift and a lovely picture book to read over and over…and to keep and pass down to the next generation." --TeachCA
Sweet snuggles & happy reading!
Every now and then, your little one might need extra reassurance of love and security. How do you disperse their fear without dismissing their feelings? Join Willy, a bear cub, as he asks his mama a series of questions to ease his mind about the dangers of the world and learns that his mama's protection and devotion are never fading.
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Fourth grade prankster Hailey feels like an alien in her own world until an alien comes into her life and shows her what it means to be human. Like a secret agent from ‘Prankistania’ Hailey is always prepared, pulling practical jokes on everyone. But to her puzzlement, no one is laughing. Especially her parents and Hailey’s attempts to get their attention bring her the wrong kind: punishments. She might even lose her big 10th birthday party. But when things get worse, Hailey does what Hailey knows best: pranking. All the way to the principal’s office. With her secret alien visitor, who keeps the pranks coming, will Hailey find a way out of her mess, save her birthday and her friendship? And when the secret is out, will Hailey be the one caught by surprise? |
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