Holiday Series

I've always loved holiday tradition and it's iconic characters. I'm especially fond of Jolly Ole Saint Nick.  As a child, I loved the Christmas coloring books.  I would search out the “Santa pages” to fill in his bright red suit with careful strokes and then make circular puffs with my seldom used white crayon to accentuate the fluffy trim. The finishing touches of glossy black color for his boots, belt, and gloves solidified my devotion to the man and his message of good cheer.  But that was not the only message of the season in my house. Our family embraced the importance of imagination and creativity but never forgot the real meaning behind the celebration. I always felt that I got the best of both worlds.  I was allowed the freedom of my imagination but I knew the truth of reality.  In my first series of books, the Holiday Series, I hope to relate the importance of tradition and imagination while communicating truth in a way that expands the minds of our children. 

Most of these truths lie in the origin of the traditions.  I invite you and your children on a one year journey with me through the holidays we know so well…or do we?  Do you know why the four leaf clover is considered lucky? In my first book of the series, Shimmy-Shimmy Shamrock and the Legend of the Leaves, you’ll take a rhythmic rhyming tour through the history of this St. Patrick’s Day icon. The second book of the series, Easter Lilli and the Mystery of the Bunny Eggs, follows Lilli as she cracks the case and learns the real reasons behind the games she and her four sisters play during the Easter season. Look back here for information on my upcoming books for Mother’s Day and Memorial Day.

Until then, Happy Reading...and Happy Holidays!