Notable Book of 2007!!!

WOO-HOOO! How To Be A Baby has been named a Notable Book of 2007: one of only six children's titles recognized by the NYT as best of the year! it's totally unbelievable but here it is in black and white Sunday New York Times Book Review.

baby jail

Connor and his sidekick, Melos, in Baby Jail after an attempt on The Laundry (the criminals were caught red-handed unfolding all the neatly folded clothes and towels)

I love the dog's expression. He looks to me like he is already planning a prison break. His full and fabulous name is: Melos Meatloaf Whitefang Goldosis Puppyoso (Melos for short). With a name like that no wonder he turned to a life of crime. 

Connor's mom has been kind enough to review HOW TO BE A BABY.  (This photo came about after reading the manual and learning from her favorite bit in the book: "Sometimes, if you are very naughty, you are put in prison".)  Check out her blog here where she is reviewing and giving away great books (including some of mine)!

The Christmas Story

As part of a Christmas series of programs, I recently recorded three Christmas stories from The Jesus Storybook Bible on Haven Today. You can listen here:
He's Here!
The King of All Kings
The Light of the Whole World

Haven are graciously offering the book free with a donation! Here's a link to their site where you can get your copy and support these great guys.

skating minister

what can you say? just looking at The Skating Reverend makes you happy!

The Reverend Robert Walker

Skating on Duddingston Loch attributed to Henry Raeburn, 1790's

bored child

an image to keep any writer focused...