Ooh, aah, gasp!

 

Hope you have a fantastic 4th of July! 

I just love this time of the year.

Okay, it's hot!

 

Refreshments anyone?

This is a painting (acrylic, gouache, and a scratching technique with a pen) that I made about 20 years ago. It was purchased by Garnet Hill & I'm not sure what ever became of it? I found the digital scan of it recently & thought this is a perfect image for the heat wave half the country is going through! 

Also, I can't remember the last time I had fruit punch? 🍓 🍋 🍒 🍍 🍇 ❓

Time to hydrate!

 

Sipping up summer and trying to remember to hydrate.... holy smokes it's hot out!

(but I kind of love it ☀️)

Father's Day

 

 

 

A great dad is such a gift! Let’s hear it for all the father figures sharing their love, patience, and everlasting support for little or big ones in their lives.

⭐ 💟 ◭ ⭕ ✌ 🌞

Summer is about new experiences and expanding your horizons. (when you can) This week my son is at camp at a college campus out of state. (proud mom moment) This made me think about earning badges through mastering a skill or trying something new which then made me think of how much I love the decorative patches kids can earn in the scouts! While I wasn’t a girl scout (but a brownie for a short time) I’m a longtime admirer of these pretty patches and the will to try something new.

Shout-out to anyone expanding their horizons this week! 

 

Rockets and other Space Machines

 Today a new book is available in my Hello, World! series—Rockets and other Space Machines.

This book is an introduction to rockets, and some of the machines that have helped us explore space! I learn so much with each book & I can see this one fascinating kiddos with an interest in space or who like to build. This book works well with a couple others in the series and is also being offered in a Solar System boxed set. (including Moon Landing, Solar System, Planet Earth, and Rockets and other Space Machines—Available October 14)

I'm also excited to share that Amazon picked Rockets and other Space Machines as an Amazon Best of the Month which is always terrific news. It's my hope that the young readers in your life will enjoy this book too!

Thanks for learning cool, new things with me! 🤩

Tool-atly Awesome

 

I have a fun new print with Little Sleepies.

As usual their design team did a terrific job with the scale of the print & the assortment of products it went on.

There's a cute beanie as well but I was drawn to this bow and loved how something so typically girl was covered in tools something often associated with boys.

If you're thinking about Father's Day this could be a good gift! You can deck the whole family out in this "busy builder" print. To see all the options visit Little Sleepies.

Crib bedding and kids blankets too!