Light the candles! Get ready to sing! It’s a Happy Book Birthday for a fabulous new picture book by one of my friends and critique buddies, Maryann Coccoa-Leffler!
One of the loveliest things about being in this kidlit community is when a friend has a new book coming out. ESPECIALLY when you’ve seen the story in it’s early draft stages!
I’m so thrilled to be sharing this special day with such a special friend…today is the birthday of SWEET DREAMS, SARAH, as well! Woo-hoo!!!
And guess what??? If you leave a comment, you will be entered into the giveaway of a copy of this fabulous brand new book!
Julie Abery and I are training to the Bologna Book Fair today…and meeting up with kidlit friend Maria and fellow Storm agency teammate, Fiona. I’ll have the opportunity to connect with some of my editors…what fun! And we’ll be seeing some of the wonderful 2019 books on display…I’ll be looking for GROWING SEASON at the Sterling Books booth and my books at Creston, Holiday House, and Pomegranate.
VIVIAN KIRKFIELD - Writer for Children 
Congratulations Maryann! This sounds like I book I would enjoy – such fresh, beautiful illustrations too! And Happy Birthday to Sweet Dreams, Sarah! Enjoy your time in Bologna, Vivian!
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The book sounds great and relatable to my son, whose friends have all started growing tall while she’s still the “small” one.
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Such a beautiful cover and illustrations. What a gift to be able to write and illustrate for children. Thank you for sharing and providing us with an opportunity to share your book with children.
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This looks adorable!
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Congratulations Maryann on your Book’s Birthday. What a gorgeous looking book. I just love those candy coloured illustrations.
Happy Birthday to Sweet Dreams Sarah too. Here is a link if you haven’t already seen Vivian reading her book. Sweet Dreams Sarah. https://thepatientdreamer.com/2019/03/22/perfect-picture-book-friday-sweet-dreams-sarah-by-vivian-kirkfield/
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Book Blessings to grow with this beautiful book, as well as continued happy travels Vivian.
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This book looks amazing and reminds me when I was in elementary school and the tallest of everyone !
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Happy book birthday!
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Congratulations, Maryann and Vivian! Happy Book Birthday to you both!
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Congratulations, Maryann & Vivian! Happy book birthday on both of your #PB releases. Looking forward to reading both of them!
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Congratulations! Can’t wait to read this!
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That looks beautiful! Congratulations!
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A beautiful book from another Sterling sister. Congratulations! Happy Birthday, Sweet Dreams Sarah!
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Congratulations! Your book looks lovely. Can’t wait to read it.
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❤️ the idea and the illustrations, Congratulations!
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Tossing confetti with a round of applause for you two! Maryann, the illustrations are delightful! I imagine the story is, too. Vivian, you must be singing a song of joy over training with friends and anticipating the release of your Sweet Dreams, Sarah. I’ll be on the lookout for both. Blessings and safe travels!
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Happy book birthday!!
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This looks like a lovely book. My wip has a theme that would relate to this lovely cover art. Love it!!! Happy birthday!!! and Congratulations!!!
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Happy Book Birthday to you! I’d love to win a copy to read and then donate to my local elementary school library.
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Happy Book Birthday to you both! This looks like such a sweet and charming book. I love the cover!
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