Crazy Google Auto Inserts!

We shout out to Google or Siri to add items to the grocery list. Obviously, it’s an imperfect system.

Lily & Duncan

This is one of those books that makes you a better person than you were before you read it. ❤️ Thank you, Donna Gephart

More Construction Site Books on the Way!

New this fall — with A.G. Ford and Ethan Long!

Celebrate You!

A sweet scene from one of my upcoming books, “Celebrate You!” — beautifully illustrated by A.N. Kang (Spring 2019, Balzer+Bray)

Best Children's Books of the Year

Thank you Bank Street College. I’m honored to have two of my books included on this prestigious list.

Kart Shop Anyone?

Welcome to our kart shop, AKA “The reason the minivan is parked in the driveway, covered with snow.” 🙄

How Pretty!

Antique English stoneware meets Williams Sonoma plaid. ❤️

Saturday State of Mind

A Saturday state of mind. *sigh* 😌

Lovely Garden!

Um... Excuse me, but, if this is your palace, I think I need to move in with you.

April Snow Showers??

When you wake up to snow in April... 😩

Only 264 Days 'til Christmas!!!

• I’m dreaming of a TRUCK Christmas... 🎶 Sneaking you another peek at “Construction Site on Christmas Night,” breathtakingly illustrated by AG Ford, because, well, I’m just so excited! 😃 🚧🎄Only 264 days ‘til Christmas!

Exciting News!

New, from the crew! 🚧 Illustrated by Ethan Long — and available soon!

Oh My Gosh, So Darn Cute!!

Happy (1st) Easter! 🐰❤️ (Natalyn, my great niece, and the first baby girl in our family in about 25 years. 😊

Volumes Book Store Shout Out!

Thanks to @volumesbooksfor the photo and the shout-out. 😘❤️

Chicago Flower and Garden Show

At the Chicago Flower and Garden Show, where someone has made a “Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site” themed window box. (Thank you, Elmhurst Garden Club!) 🚧 🌺

Faith Signs?

I’m looking up into the pines, seeing crosses. Crosses. You see them, too — right?

Can I Be Your Dog?

Won't anyone open their heart--and home--to a lonely dog? Dear, sweet Arfy is homeless, and he desperately wants a forever family. He sends letters to everyone on Butternut Street, begging for a home to call his own. ❤️ As endearing as Harry The Dirty Dog (one of my all-time faves!), I absolute LOVE Arfy and his hilarious, touching story — and I’m sure you will, too.

Fun School Visit!

I ❤️ my job.

Springtime???

Ahhh, yes. Springtime in the north...🙄

Construction Site on Christmas Night Cover Reveal!

Not to panic anyone, but there are only 278 days until Christmas Eve. Start planning NOW! (Or, at least enjoy our cover reveal — and the gorgeous art by AG Ford!) 🚧🌲