Author Archives: Hope

THE TRAILEE AWARDS!

Posted on September 29, 2010 by Hope

Potty Animals has been nominated for one of School Library Journal’s brand-new Trailee Awards! Visit the awards page to view the nominees and cast your vote: The Trailees! Voting ends October 22, 2010.   Helga, Georgie, Sukey, Arnold and all … Continue reading →

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Blogger Love

Posted on September 18, 2010 by Hope

When my first picture books came out way back when, there was very little book blogging going on. Nowadays, book bloggers are the gift that keeps on giving! Long after the major review venues have weighed in (or not), great … Continue reading →

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Jiggety Jig

Posted on August 31, 2010 by Hope

We’ve been on vacation in Denmark but are home again! While visiting my husband’s homeland, we enjoyed not one but two endless family parties with many courses, songs, toasts, and time with favorite aunts, uncles, and cousins. On the menu? … Continue reading →

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Surprise!

Posted on August 15, 2010 by Hope

Our sweet cow, Susie, hasn’t gotten pregnant since having her first calf, Wally, a year and a half ago. The vet told us that her plumbing might make it hard for her to get pregnant again, so we were considering … Continue reading →

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