Into a new week...

 

                                                   Let's make it a good one!

Cover Reveal

 

Time to let out a ROAR!  This is the cover reveal for Hello, World! Kids’ Guides Exploring Dinosaurs picture book – available early next year.  The Kids’ Guides books (ages 3-7) are packed with aged up non fiction facts & are the ideal next step for Hello, World board book fans.  Dinosaurs roamed Earth millions of years ago yet scientist are still discovering new species today!  Dinosaurs continue to deliver in the delight & surprise department.  There’s some fan favorites in this book as well as some new dinosaurs to meet.  

I’ve also included a reveal of the back of book with more details.  If you’re interested in pre-ordering you can do it here.

Back to school express

 Do you have a child in your life that has started school?  My son started high school a couple weeks ago!  I can barely wrap my head around how quickly the time has gone by & our new wake up time.  

 I wanted to make a less traditional back to school print. (that didn’t include a yellow bus)  This got me thinking about how school is a universal “engine” that connects us all!  As we chug into the new school year I hope it feels back on track with kids ready to learn & teachers feeling supported & inspired.  Good teachers are so important they have the opportunity to change lives!

Farewell Good Queen

 

I'm not British so I don't know what it's like to live in close proximity to a monarchy.  That said (as an American) I do know that Queen Elizabeth reined during 14 different American Presidents and had a sense of calm, dedication and service until the end that was admirable.

She had a front row seat to history like no other & was a constant presence that will be missed by most!

(Not all... because as an adult you know you can't make everyone happy:)

Into the golden

 

We visit Grinter Farm (in Kansas) at the end of each August.  It marks my move from the summer season into the cooler days that fall brings.  A couple things I noticed this visit.

- The flowers follow the sun which makes them look like they're in conversation with one another.

- The leaves are larger than I remember & each has a jagged edge as if it was cut out with pinking shears. (which makes them a little prickly when you brush by)

-The yellow color seems to slightly shift from year to year.  This time the color felt a bit more red/ yellow and golden. (Maybe it has something to do with the sky that day?)

 

- I also noticed more bees than ever busily buzzing from flower to flower.  This made me happy as I know bees have been threatened by harmful pesticides & climate change.  We need bees they're one of Earth's best pollinators!

My final observation was that despite seeing this for years it still a complete delight for the eyes & spirit!

Have you ever visited or come across a sunflower field?

Sometimes I silkscreen. (and bake)

 

Mixing it up by sharing some silkscreen art I made a couple years ago.  As the days begin to get shorter & the temperature starts to shift I feel my thoughts changing.  The transition into fall inspires me to bake more often.

While I'll confess I'm not a terrific baker or even follow a recipe that closely. (which I'm pretty sure is the key)  I do love the smells a bake good fills the house with & what a special treat it is to have something warm & homemade on some of the first couple cold mornings.  Carrot cake bread... here I come!

Gathering!

 Calling all party animals... there's a gathering around the sugary cake watering hole.  My son turned 15 today & I'm scratching my head wondering how the time has gone so darn fast!

His dad & I feel so lucky to be alongside him on his journey.  That's something worth celebrating!