Congratulations on the release of “THE SMILING BURRO.”
Please tell us more about it.
About the book:
This humorous and heartwarming picture book is targeted for children 4-8
years of age. It is about a tiny burro
that shows up at a little boy’s house and becomes a real asset to the family.
The day he disappears, they never expect to see him again until he prances in
one dark, spooky night.
What was the inspiration for this book?
Mary: When I was a
child, my maternal grandfather would visit every weekend. He was a great
storyteller and I looked forward to hearing his ghost stories before going to
bed. The entire family always gathered around him and once he started, we were
glued to our seats. “The Smiling Burro” became one of my favorite stories.
What is your favorite moment from the book?
Mary: My favorite
moment is the surprise ending.
Is this your first published book?
Mary: This is my
fourth book. The book is also being published in Spanish. Other published books
include “The Odd Chick,” “The Turtle Who Imagined,” and “Bearly Learning About
Water.”
We’d love to hear more about you.
Before writing for children, I worked as an Editorial
Assistant at a medical facility. I have written articles for religious
publications and won various online writing contests, including “Honorable Mention” in a
Writer’s Digest competition (Children’s category). “The Turtle Who
Imagined” recently won a 2012 Book of the Year Award. I am also a patented
inventor of three award-winning plush dolls. Picture book adventures with the
doll characters are coming soon. You’re welcome to see the dolls at www.marysdollsandbooks.com. I live
in Texas with my husband and three children.
How can our readers learn more about you and any upcoming
“THE SMILING BURRO” events?
Author: Interviews and press releases are planned as well as
introductions at small book stores, libraries, writers groups and conferences.
Thank you for stopping in to share “THE SMILING BURRO”
with us. Readers can purchase their copy here. We are proud to add it to the
ever-growing line of quality titles from Guardian Angel
Publishing.
4 comments:
Looks like a really cute story, and the cover is delightful.
Congratulations, Mary.
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I love the name and it sounds really cute. Best of luck with your book!
Such a great idea for a children's book. The illustrations are terrific as well. I enjoyed reading this post!
Congratulations, Mary! Wishing you much success with "The Smiling Burro" in English and in Spanish!
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