An American in Ireland: Brand New Animation for St. Patrick's Day

I'm really excited to share my brand new animation An American Ireland. I teamed up with musican Larry Siegel to create this 4 minute piece for St. Patrick's Day. This is my very first animation and it was a lot of fun to make. Hope you like it!

NEW from Cindy Samul: Free Printable Mini Book

I'm excited to share my new mini book, Caterpillar, with you. Caterpillar is a thoughtful 8-page poem by Dermot McNamara (illustrated by me).

What is a mini book? A mini book is a book and craft project all in one. With a few folds and just one cut you can turn an 8 1/2 x 11 piece of paper into a book. If you've never made a mini book, just watch the video below. It's easy. Make blank mini books and create your own stories too.

Use this link to download and print your copy of Caterpillar: Get PDF of Caterpillar

Snowman Amuck Selected for Recommended Reading List

 

Snowman Amuck has been selected for the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators recommended reading list. 

Each month, the SCBWI features books written and illustrated by their members. And every month highlights a new theme that fosters discussions, activities, and enjoyment! (You'll find Snowman Amuck under the Graphic Novels tab)

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Free Winter Themed Resources for Kids from SCBWI

Very happy to be a part of this: The Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators recently launched the SCBWI Connects Holiday Edition which features free educational and entertainment resources for students in grades PreK-12. These resources, created by their professional members, include coloring pages, dance routines, lesson plans, read-alongs, recipes, and more. Some are meant to accompany members' books, others are standalone, but all of them are guaranteed to spark creativity and excitement. (You'll find my Snowman Amuck activities under grades 2 and 3)

Happy 2020 National Ice Cream Day!!!

National Ice Cream Day July 19, 2020

Book Event in Colchester

Many thanks to Priam Vineyards for hosting a wonderful book event. It was a pleasure to meet everyone, catch up with old friends, and make some new friends.

Snowman Amuck Free Through Nov. 10, 2018

Snowman season is not too far away, so Snowman Amuck is free now through Saturday, November 10. Pick it up free today, have it for the holidays.

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Congratulations!

Congratulations to the winners of our "National Ice Cream Day" contest who correctly spotted the ice cream in Snowman Amuck. Happy reading!

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Snowman Amuck Free for National Ice Cream Day!

Today is National Ice Cream Day so Snowman Amuck is free now through July 19, 2018. Pick it up today and enjoy it all year. And visit our Facebook page before July 20, to find out how you could win one of five signed print copies.

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I Read Kids Books Journal Reviews Snowman Amuck

Many thanks to I Read Kids Books Journal for a new review of Snowman Amuck. Readers and authors alike will want to visit their sites:

I Read Kids Books Review Journal 

I Read What You Write Review Journal

Snowman Amuck Selected as Book of the Week

Snowman Amuck was just selected as Book of the Week! Many thanks to Book Works.

Snowman Amuck Free Through Dec. 31

The Kindle version of Snowman Amuck is free through Sunday December 31. Get it today for free, enjoy it all winter (and spring and summer and fall and winter and spring and summer and...you get the idea)

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