Welcome my new release: Brady's Lost Blanket from 4RV Publishing. Illustrator Bridget McKenna's drawing are whimiscal and heartfelt and a perfect compliment for the story.
BLURB:Brady is a sensitive young boy who takes his blankie wherever he goes. After traveling with his parents to visit his new cousin, Brady accidently leaves his blanket behind. Can Brady learn to get by without his blankie?
5 SHORT QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS FOR STEPHANIE:
#1: What inspired
you to write the story?
STEPHANIE: One of
my husband's relatives mentioned their grandchild had a blankie and was having
a hard time without it. I drew on
my own childhood memories of having a blankie. I think letting go of the blankie is the first step in
growing up.
#2: How long did
it take?
STEPHANIE: It
took about a week to write the story. I have to thank 4RV Publishing for
publishing Brady's Lost Blanket.
It took about 2 weeks back and forth with the editing.
#3: Did you pick
the illustrator?
STEPHANIE: No, I
did not. 4RV Publishing selected
the illustrator. I think Bridget
McKenna did a great job with the illustrations. They have a very whimsical feel and compliment the story
well.
#4: What makes
this book special?
STEPHANIE:
Brady's Lost Blanket has a message for all young children who become attached
to "something" (be it a blanket or something else) because they want
to feel secure. It's okay to let go of our "security" nets and move
forward. It maybe a little scary
at first, but once you go without it, you learn you can live without it.
#5: How long have
you been writing children's books?
STEPHANIE: About
5 years now. My first children's book, "The Giving Meadow" was
published with 4RV Publishing in 2010. It has a great message about sharing and
caring for young children as well as telling about Caterpillar's transformation
into a butterfly. It's perfect for Easter as it helps young children understand
Jesus' story.
Stephanie Burkhart was born and raised in Manchester, New Hampshire, but now calls California her home. She currently works for LAPD as a 911 Dispatcher. Stephanie has been writing since she was five, when she crafted homemade comic books on the kitchen table. Her previous books with 4RV Publishing include: The Giving Meadow, and First Flag of New Hampshire. Stephanie enjoys coffee, adores chocolate and is currently the Den Leader for her son's Cub Scout Den.
BRADY'S LOST BLANKET is available in print from 4RV Publishing.
BUY LINKS:
4RV PUBLISHING BOOKSTORE: http://www.4rvpublishingcatalog.com/burkhart.php
AMAZON: http://www.amazon.com/Bradys-Lost-Blanket-Stephanie-Burkhart/dp/1940310040/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1423445945&sr=8-8&keywords=stephanie+burkhart
BARNES & NOBLE: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/bradys-lost-blanket-stephanie-burkhart/1121138037?ean=9781940310046
******If you are interested in reviewing the book, please send me an email at: Botrina_Buchanan@yahoo.com and I'll make arrangements with you to send you a review copy.****
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