Denise Gallagher
@denisegallagher
Author. Illustrator. SCBWI Illustrator Coordinator LA/MS Region. Loves to draw. Loves really weird animals. Denisegallagher.com
Happy International Book Lovers Day! It’s a perfect day to put down your phone, turn off the screens, and spend time reading and celebrating the joy of books! @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social #bookloversday #author #illustrator #folktales #book
Happy International Cat Day! “Princess Tilda and Telemachus” #internationalcatday #illustration #princess #pink #illustrator
How to Calm a Rain Bull Animation by my talented friend Jonathan Reaux! Published by @moonandbirdbooks.bsky.social Editor, Brittany Willis Literary Agent, Kristen Terrette @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social #author #illustrator #animation #myths #folktales #book #collection #seasons #middlegrade
It’s International Day of Friendship. A day that promotes peace, bridges culture, and honors connection. Take some time today to appreciate a true friend. Perhaps you could even read together! 😍 @penguinbooksusa.bsky.social #friendshipday #author #illustrator #folklore #book
It’s International Tiger Day! Here’s a sneak peek of the Tiger from “The Tiger Who Saved Spring” a folktale from Scandinavia found in my new book, How to Calm a Rain Bull.” @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social #internationaltigerday #folktale #season #author #illustrator #folklorist
Happy International Moon Day! The moon has inspired folktales and art, music and dance, poetry and song. So take a moment today to celebrate! #internationalmoonday #author #illustrator #book #kidlit #folktales #moonsong #howtocalmarainbull
It’s Don’t Step on a Bee Day! It’s a day to celebrate bees and promote their conservation! I can’t wait to share the story of a brave little bee in my new book! @moonandbirdbooks.bsky.social @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social #dontsteponabeeday #author #illustrator #folkltales #book
Book joy! Rain Bull has been named one of Brodart Co.’s “Best of the Stacks” in their Summer 2026 Catalog! Brodart Co. provides products and services to libraries and their catalog is shared with over 100,000 public libraries across the US and Canada! #author #illustrator #myths #nature #folklore
It’s National Alligator Day! Celebrating with a sneak peek from my new book, How to Calm a Rain Bull! Later gator! Moon + Bird Books, publisher Brittany Willis, editor Kristen Terrette, agent #author #illustrator #book #folktales #nationalalligatorday #nature #cajun #myths #legends
Book joy is a review like this. “…it’s entertaining and thought-provoking, and the illustrations are sumptuous.” How to Calm a Rain Bull Moon + Bird Books, publisher Kristen Terrette, agent #author #illustrator #folktales #kidlit #nature #myths #legends
Guess what arrived on my doorstep today? My advanced copy of “How to Calm a Rain Bull!” And I’m speechless. It is SO BEAUTIFUL! I cannot wait to share it with you all! Kristen Rimer Terrette Moon + Bird Watkins Publishing Penguin Random House #book #unboxing #author #illustrator #folktales
Book joy is a review like this. “A great book for reading alone, but an even better one for sharing.” I can’t wait to share “How to Calm a Rain Bull” with you! Moon + Bird Books Penguin Random House #author #illustrator #folktales #kidlit #nature
“Command Performance” Beasts move at her whim. Thrashing. Bucking. Prancing. Her gaze remains steady. Her breath quiet. Brava! Brava! Encore. #illustration #art #pink #woman #horse #alligator #snail #brave
Today is Earth Day. We are all citizens of one earth, a place filled with life and stories. So let’s do our part to protect and preserve our one wonderful planet. Moon + Bird Books #earthday #author #illustrator #folktales #worldwide #myths #nature #seasons #book
Today is International Children’s Book Day, observed since 1967 on or around Hans Christian Andersen’s birthday, celebrating a love of reading and the power of children’s books. #InternationalBoardonBooksForYoungPeople #author #illustrator #folklore #ICBD26 #InternationalChildrensBookDay
Beaming with pride! Respected folklorist, creative collaborator of mine, and dear friend, Barry Ancelet had such kind words for my forthcoming book, “How to Calm a Rain Bull.” Published by Moon + Bird Books Rep’d by Kristen Terrette #author #illustrator #folklore #book #collection
I missed International Mermaid Day! Still feeling feisty. So swim on, you majestic creatures. Literary Rep Kristen Terrette Illo Rep Those Three Reps #internationalmermaidday #illustration #mermaid #garfish #illustrator
My heart goes pitter pat! Praise for Rain Bull from the amazingly talented New York Times Bestselling author of “Olivetti.” Thanks, Allie ! Moon + Bird Books Rep, Kristen Terrette #author #illustrator #book #folktale
Book joy! Pre-order Rain Bull at Barnes and Noble! #BNPreorder #howtocalmarainbull #author #illlustrator #folktales
It’s #KidLitArtPostcard day. One of my favorite stories as a little girl was “The Bremen Town Musicians.” A fairy tale about a rag tag group of animals who run away to start a band. Here’s my version! I’m an author and illustrator repd by @kterrette See more at denisegallagher.com
Year of the Horse. I’d like a pink one, please. With bells and tassels.
So excited to share the cover reveal of my new book today! Two years in the making!! @moonandbirdbooks.bsky.social @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social
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