When Mike Berenstain, son of Stan and Jan Berenstain, brought the Berenstain Bears into the Christian market under the Living Lights brand, I didn’t pay much attention to them because my kids were too old. My kids loved the Berenstain … Continue reading →
For an author, holding a newly published hot-off-the-press book is always an exciting moment. It’s a moment of satisfaction and a feeling of reward. After many months (or years) of writing, revising, rewriting, and revising again, the words you sometimes … Continue reading →
Growing up in Michigan, summer was always my favorite season. I loved the sunny days and warmer temps. But my favorite part of summer was long daylight hours. I played outdoors with the neighborhood kids for hours after dinner. One … Continue reading →
I recently had the joy of spending a week on the gulf coast of Florida with some of my grandkids. My granddaughter, who is our oldest grandchild, enjoyed mixing water and sand to create a variety of sculptures—for hours! There … Continue reading →
Since I have been writing children’s books for more than 20 years, I’ve seen some changes along the way–especially when it comes to illustrations. The traditional American family with a mom and dad, three sandy-haired kids, and a Cocker Spaniel, … Continue reading →
Tomorrow is Mother’s Day! We have been looking at book bag ideas for children and teens. Today, let’s talk about a book bag for Mom. Here are the steps to putting together a book bag she is sure to love. … Continue reading →
