Who remembers Where’s Waldo? I have always been a HUGE fan of Waldo. Although until recently I had forgotten just how much I truly love these books. My daughter was at the library and requested Where’s Waldo” specifically. I tried to look it up on their system with no luck. I was disappointed and shockedContinue reading “Who Remembers?”
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Behind the Scenes: Part 2
A Quick Look at Our Early Concept Art Before a new scene ever makes it to full color, it starts as a simple pencil sketch. I love keeping these early drafts because they capture the exact moment a story idea begins to take shape. My kids always enjoy looking over these rough drawings during ourContinue reading “Behind the Scenes: Part 2”
Seek Peak of Book Number 2
As many of you know, my team of illustrators and I have diligently been working on several children’s stories that will soon be available. I am super excited to announce the second book in our collection called “Wise Old Owl”.This adorable story follows a wise owl who seems to know everything about the forest, butContinue reading “Seek Peak of Book Number 2”
Behind The Scenes: Part 1
A Peek Inside the Artist’s Sketchbook Ever wonder how a book goes from a quick pencil idea to the final printed page? Today I’m sharing an early sketch from Sharing KindnessWherever I Go. My kids always love seeing the rough drafts before the color gets added, so I thought it would be fun to giveContinue reading “Behind The Scenes: Part 1”
The To Be Continued Book
What’s a book you never finished but still think about? I was thrifted shopping at my favorite local spot about 7 years ago. My belly was stretched to an enormous size and I walked with a slight waddle. I casually walked through the tight isles recalling other times I have visited. Different seasons ran throughContinue reading “The To Be Continued Book”
🍎 The Wonder Workshop 🍎
Hey everyone! As a mom, I know how overwhelming it can be to hunt through endless Google searches looking for good, reliable activities and learning materials for our kids. It feels like so much time gets wasted just trying to find simple, free options that kids truly enjoy. To save myself and other busy parentsContinue reading “🍎 The Wonder Workshop 🍎”
The Quiet Heart of Storytime: Why the Words We Choose Matter
When the noise of the day finally settles and the house grows still, storytime becomes so much more than just a transition to sleep. It’s the moment where the world shrinks down to just you, your child, and the quiet truth of the words you share together. In those stillness-filled minutes, kids listen with theirContinue reading “The Quiet Heart of Storytime: Why the Words We Choose Matter”
The Kids Book That Has it All
I have been blessed to call myself a mother for nearly 13 years. Within those 13 years I have read 100’s of books to my children. Some I thoroughly enjoyed reading and others I did not. Today I want to shine a spot light on my all time favorite kids book. I have read itContinue reading “The Kids Book That Has it All”
The Gift of a Story: Inside Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library
There is a quiet magic that happens when a child opens a brand-new book. The crisp turn of the pages, the bright illustrations, and the anticipation of a new adventure create a spark that can alter the course of a lifetime. While we often talk about the long-term benefits of early literacy, the reality isContinue reading “The Gift of a Story: Inside Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library”
The Living Word
What’s a book that completely surprised you? What’s a book that completely surprised me? The living word has surprised and astonished me ever since I was a little girl. At first, the KJV was confusing and difficult. I read it as a child and was content with recognizing the stories that I heard in BibleContinue reading “The Living Word”
