Hello dear friends. We are going to have to stop meeting like this! And we’ll also have to tell the lovely and talented Julie Abery to stop writing such amazing board book stories!
Seriously though, I am over the moon excited for Julie’s newest additions to the Little Animal Friends board book series from Amicus Publishing. As most of you know, Julie’s first book in the series, Little Tiger, was the first place winner in the very first #50PreciousWords Contest back in 2016. And now there are SIX of these beautiful board books that are delighting children all over the world that are launching tomorrow.
Here are a few words from Amazon about LITTLE PENGUIN:
Little Penguin toddling, waddling, step-by-step so slow.
A baby Emperor penguin journeys from his mama’s feet, taking his first steps. Finally brave enough, with support from Mama, he joins the penguin nursery. A sweet story of youthful adventure and motherly love, told with short rhyming lines and warm illustrations.
Written by preschool teacher Julie Abery and captured by Suzie Mason’s beautiful artwork, this book in Little Animal Friends board book series will delight babies and toddlers and demand to be read again and again.
And here are a few words about LITTLE ZEBRA:
Little Zebra dancing, prancing, jumps without a care—
—until she loses her Mama! As the zebra herd moves on the African plains, Mama is not far behind and helps her young one find the herd again. A sweet story of youthful adventure and motherly love, told with short rhyming lines and warm illustrations.
I’ll bet all of you know someone who would LOVE one of these delightful board books! And what luck! Julie is generously offering a giveaway of a copy of one of these books. And I’m giving the other. There will be two winners – each will receive the title of their choice. But to be entered, you need to leave a comment on this blog post…and please share the post on your social media. That helps get the word out about the books.

And of course, we all know the drill…if you love a book and an author, please buy it, review it, tell friends about it, and ask your local library to purchase copies for their collection.
And last, but definitely not least, BE HERE TOMORROW!!!! For the OPENING OF #50PRECIOUSWORDS! You’ll have from March 2 – March 7 (at 11:59pm EST) to post your stories in the comment section of tomorrow’s official contest blog post. Make sure you put your name somewhere in the comment…and a title would be lovely – remember, title doesn’t add to your story word count. I can’t wait to read your precious words!
Congratulations Julie Abery on your adorable board book series. Suzie Mason’s Art is aww so sweet! I know the littles in my life will delight in both Little Penguin and Little Zebra. Looking forward to reading your words.🎉🎊
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Thanks so much, Hanh!
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Congratulations Julie on another beautiful set of books. You are on a roll girl! Looking forward to seeing them out our way.
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Thanks, Diane! Hope that they make it to NZ too!
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Of course they will.
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Congratulations! Your books are so cute. I can see why you are on #5 and 6. My granddaughter and her baby brother-to-be would love them!
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Thanks, Rinda! Good luck in the Giveaway.
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Congratulations, Julie! It’s so inspiring to read how this series has grown from one #50PreciousWords entry to a whole set of gorgeous board books!
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Thanks Patricia! I really appreciate your Littles love 🙂
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Your books are so sweet, Julie! Congratulations!
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Thanks so much, Rose!
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I think these books are outstanding. They may be little, but they have the biggest appeal. Truly love the samples of your beautiful writing . Congratulations Julie!
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Thanks for your kind words, Sheila! I am so glad you love them.
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Congratulations and happy early book birthday, Julie! These books are so sweet!
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Thanks Kimberly! 🙂
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Congratulations, Julie! What wonderful books you have created. Happy almost book birthday!!
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Thank you, Marci! 🙂
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Congratulations Julie! Your board books are my go-to shower gifts. I’m excited to add these to the list. 🙂
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So adorable! Congratulations, Julie!
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Hi Julie! Congratulations on this adorable series! I teach preschool too, and I’m hoping to add this series to my class library. Can’t wait to share them!
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What an adorable book! A good friend’s daughter just gave birth to her daughter, so this book will make a great welcome-to-the-world gift. Thank-you for writing it.
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I bought Little Panda and Little Tiger. All the children in my family love reading them when they come for a visit! I would love to add these to my collection. I’m sure they are just as adorable!
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How wonderful! So happy the grandkids love them 🙂
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Such cute books!
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What precious books! My grand daughter will love them!
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Precious books! Congratulations!
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This is wonderful news, Julie. I rejoice with you. I was just reading Little Tiger last night. It landed on my doorstep yesterday evening. I look forward to reading all the others.
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Thank you, Anita! Chuffed to bits to think Little Tiger is being read all over the world.
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What a great series, Julie. Thanks, Vivian for sharing!
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I was so excited to learn that these books started out as a 50 word contest entry! Congratulations! I shared about these adorable books on tumblr and can’t wait to share my story entry tomorrow: https://yesreaderwriterpoetmusician.tumblr.com/post/644479290966212608/via-happy-almost-book-birthday-little-penguin
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So exciting that the books came about from the very first #50PreciousWords contest!
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So precious! Julie, these are wonderful books and terrific baby gifts. Congratulations! Thanks for sharing with us, Vivian.
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I love these books, as you know! I’ve bought the first two and then four for baby gifts. And now there are SIX! Congratulations Julie and thank you Vivian for inspiring the first of this wonderful series.
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Congratulations Julie! I sent all the titles from the book series over to my library for request.
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I can tell from the excerpt that I’ll love Little Penguin.
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As others have said, the books in this series make perfect baby gifts. I love Little Panda, and am looking forward to reading your two newest books! Congratulations, Julie!
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Congratulations Julie!! Your two newest wee rhyming rascals are just adorable as their siblings!
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ha! Rhyming Rascals….love it!
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