Sleepy Pup

Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site... 😴 💤

Adorable Pajamas!

Wouldn’t “Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site” pajamas and book make a PERFECT holiday gift???!!! Sizes 18m - 7. Order from @rockinab NOW, before they sell out!

Question....

You can pick your friends... 😉

Yummy!!

Thank you to @donetoatee for this most DELICIOUS-looking replica of (Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site’s) Excavator!!! (And, how do I order a few dozen??? 😋)

Merry Christmas!!!

Merry Christmas, a bit early! 🎄🎁 With special thanks to @chroniclekidsbooks , @agfordart & @lkliterary ❤️❤️❤️

Monday Encouragement

You can never know how much some kind words might be needed. This made my day.

Rose Beauty

Morning coffee — and roses. What a lovely way to start the day. 😊

What an Honor

As a person of faith, I'm deeply honored to be featured in a magazine published by my denomination — the ELCA.

I know that not everyone in my feed is Christian and not everyone is a fan of organized religion, but I was still hoping that you might be inclined to celebrate this with me.

Beautiful Arrangement

Hands-down, THE most gorgeous flower arrangement I’ve ever received, thanks to a dear, thoughtful friend.
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I’m so blessed and grateful to have angels who love and support me on this journey through life.😭

Decorating for Fall

It’s been gray, chilly, damp and windy for a week. Welcome to fall in the Midwest! 🙄 (But, as always, flowers lift my spirits. 😊)

Book Character Pumpkin Contest

My book-obsessed young friend’s entry into her classroom’s “book character pumpkin contest.” On the one hand, I’m so proud of her and her passion for reading. On the other hand: Seriously? Could she NOT make a pumpkin bulldozer or pumpkin excavator — or a car-obsessed pumpkin squirrel?! 🤷🏻‍♀️

Lovely Fall Arrangement

Sharing a show-stopping fall arrangement that stopped me in my tracks. 🍁🍂

Revver

I can’t wait for you to meet Revver and see his world! 🏎🐿🏁

Virtual School Events....we're making them work!!

We might not be there, but we still get to “be there,” bringing books and reading to kids. And that’s still pretty awesome. ❤️📚❤️

Such a Cutie

The dog got into an empty ice cream container, literally. I’m not judging her; I totally get it: I’ve felt like doing that all year. #2020sucks

The One and Only Ivan

I’m late to the party. I love the book by @kaaauthor SO MUCH, I was afraid that the movie would be a disappointment. (I mean, how could a movie possibly compete with such a perfect book?!) 🤔 BUT, I loved it. ❤️ It was definitely different than the book, but, honestly, it was thoroughly enjoyable. ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

Great News!

So, THIS happened!!! This is the 5th bestseller in the series, my 6th bestseller, overall! 🥰 THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH for nearly a decade of support!

Welcome Revver the Speedway Squirrel

Meet Revver! 🏁🏁🏁 “Revver The Speedway Squirrel” is available wherever books are sold! 🐿

Giveaway Closed

UPDATE! THE GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED.
🎉CONGRATULATIONS TO THE WINNER @Katie.S.Lit 🎉

This week we're celebrating book birthdays for THREE new books by @AlexWillan and ME! We each have a new picture book, and I have my debut middle grade novel, which Alex illustrated!

To celebrate, a winner will be chosen at random to receive a copy of 🏗️ CONSTRUCTION SITE MISSION: DEMOLITION🏗️, 🦄 UNICORNS ARE THE WORST 🦄, and TWO copies of 🐿️REVVER THE SPEEDWAY SQUIRREL 🐿️ (one for you, one to share). Also, in the spirit of our times, we're including a bottle of unicorn-approved, super-sparkly hand sanitizer.

Enter to win by:
1. Liking this post
2. Following my account
3. Tagging a friend who loves #ChildrensBooks
4. Going to @AlexWillan; find this post.
5. Repeat!

This giveaway is not affiliated with Instagram. Giveaway ends on Saturday, October 3rd, at noon CST. Winners will be announced shortly thereafter. One entry per person. (Sorry; US entries only!)

Mums!

Mums the word! 🤗🍂🍁 For the last few years, my awesome neighbor has given me small clumps of the perennial mums from his gardens. Sometimes they take, sometimes not. This year, they are finally showing off.