Tag Archives: children’s books

Norman: The man with the big, red imagination

Posted on December 18, 2014 by Julie Stroebel Barichello

I said farewell to a friend this week. I call him “friend” even though I never met him. (To be honest, I didn’t know what he looked like before yesterday. I had never bothered to search Google for his face.) … Continue reading →

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Book signing @ The Book Mouse, 12-6-14

Posted on December 6, 2014 by Julie Stroebel Barichello

Thanks to all who were able to attend this morning’s book signing at the Book Mouse in downtown Ottawa, Ill.! It was especially nice to see the many relatives, friends and coworkers who showed their support, as well as the … Continue reading →

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Kids + cats + books = brilliant

Posted on December 2, 2014 by Julie Stroebel Barichello

I love cats. (One look at my cat-toy-covered floors and cat-fur-covered furniture is enough to show that.) I also love books. (Just take a look at my permanently deformed shelves sagging under the weight of books.) So when I heard … Continue reading →

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Goodreads Giveaway!

Posted on November 26, 2014 by Julie Stroebel Barichello

Want another Christmas gift to put under the tree for a 7- to 10-year-old without having to buy it? Then enter for a chance to win 1 of 10 free copies of SARAH & KATY AND THE IMAGINATION BLANKETS on … Continue reading →

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Give the gift of reading this Christmas

Posted on November 18, 2014 by Julie Stroebel Barichello

I confess I have an ulterior motive in this blog post. As much as I encourage adults to give the children in their lives any age-appropriate literature for Christmas, I have a specific book recommendation to place under the tree … Continue reading →

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