Halloween Coloring Page

Here is the link to a fun Halloween coloring page by illustrator, Jack Foster.
The characters are from Donna Shepherd's POODLE AND DOODLE picture book.

I know it's early yet, but have you decided what you're going to be for Halloween?
You know what would be fun...read a Halloween book every day until the big day on October 31.
Here is a good one to try: J IS FOR JACK-O-LANTERN: A HALLOWEEN ALPHABET by Denise Brennan and illustrated by Donald Wu.

More GAP Illustrators and Authors

Here are the last of the Guardian Angel Publishing photos taken at the Borders book signing last weekend.
Author and illustrator of GILLY THE SEASICK FISH, Susann Batson is busy autographing books as author Donna Shepherd looks on. Donna's latest picture book, BRADYBUG, is illustrated by Kit Grady--the illustrator of two of my Pet Grammar Books, DOGGIE DAY CAMP and HAMSTER HOLIDAYS.

K.C. Snider, illustrator of a variety of books like THE MAGIC VIOLIN by Mayra Calvani, stands next to Marilee Crowe, author of DOWN BY THE SHORE. The beautiful photos in this poetic gem were created by MarySue Roberts, the illustrator for my picture book, GIFTS FROM GOD.

What a fun event, hanging out with such a creative crew.

More GAP Pictures & Rick Riordan Event

Take a look at Connie Arnold and her book, ANIMAL SOUND MIXUP. What would happen if animals made rather unexpected sounds? Check out Connie's book to find out.

Here is Sue Berger, along with her books from Guardian Angel Publishing. She likes to talk to kids about her book, EARTHQUAKE. The book is full of cool facts about earthquakes, and Sue's been through a few earthquakes herself. She knows all about "rock 'n roll."

Kim Chatell is making another RAINBOW SHEEP. The colorful little critters are made from dyed wool. Kim shapes the wool in a number of different of creations, like snails and kitties. Felting for fun!

Finally, if you're a Rick Riordan fan, you might want to sign up for the launch of THE LOST HERO, his first book in the new series, THE HEROES OF OLYMPUS. The event happens on October 12.

Illustrators & Highlights Hidden Picture

As promised, here are a couple more photos from the Guardian Angel Publishing events last weekend.

These two pictures show illustrators, Jack Foster and Eugene Ruble, in action.
Jack is demonstrating his drawing techniques for the eager audience. He's showing them how he developed the characters in Donna Shepherd's POODLE AND DOODLE picture book.
Eugene is creating on-the-spot cartoon portraits of lucky kids. Eugene captured each child's likeness in a flash. And what fun the kids had posing and then seeing themselves come to life in pencil.

All this was happening at the St. Louis Children's Illustrated Art Museum last Friday.

While we're on the subject of art, why not pull up this month's Highlights Magazine Hidden Picture and challenge yourself to see how many objects you can find. Maybe you'll want to try your own hand at a little illustration as well.

Have fun!

Borders Book Signing

14 authors and illustrators from Guardian Angel Publishing came together on Saturday at the South County Borders in St. Louis for a mega-event. What a fun celebration of children's literature!

Thanks to publisher Lynda Burch for making it all happen. And thanks to all the amazing authors and illustrators who traveled from across the United States to "meet me in St. Louis." It was great to get to know them and share our stories.

I'll share more pictures of the two-day events, but for right now here is a picture of me with two of my Pet Grammar Parade books.

Book Events

A number of Guardian Angel Publishing authors and illustrators will be in St. Louis today and tomorrow.
This afternoon from 1:00-4:00 pm, they will be hosting a series of activities at the Children's Illustrated Art Museum in Crestwood Mall.
Tomorrow from 11:00-1:00, they will all be signing books at Borders at South County Mall.

Please stop by for a visit if you can.