Join us for a reading and signing of my new picture book on September 1 in Boston! This new book is a joyful story about pretend play on the playground with new friends. It is also about learning wonderful new words. Reserve a spot here: www.eventbrite.com/e/squirrel-t...

Sneak a peek at Flutter, Flap, Fly! Coming August 31! A joyful story about pretend play on the playground with new friends. starbrightbooks.com/index.php?id... #picturebook #earlylanguagedevelopment #birds #playgroundfun #starbrightbooks #estellecorkeillustrator

A lovely review of my new picture book with illustrator Estelle Corke, published by Star Bright Books! #kidsbooks #kidlit #picturebooks #childrensbooks #childrensliterature#bookreview #forewordreviews #newbooks #newkidsbooks #inclusivebooks #diversebooks #starbrightbooks

Coming 8/11/26 for kids 3-6 and their parents, grandparents, and caregivers! A joyful story in the Small Talk Books® series that also models language development through pretend play. bookshop.org/p/books/flut... #picturebook #pretendplay #earlylanguagedevelopment #earlylearning #parenting

I’m excited to be a part of this event, hosted by the City of Somerville SomerPromise and Mobility Division! 🚲🚦📖 www.somervillema.gov/events/2026/...

Come along for the ride in our board book Yellow, Red, Green - GO! #NationalBikeMonth #CyclingwithKids #kidlit starbrightbooks.com/index.php?id...

There’s still time to wrap up a copy of #PB GIFT & BOX for your little loved one for the #holidays! GIFT & BOX is a sweet journey of friendship that showcases the wonder of receiving a #gift by mail, and the love both a grandma and child feel as they’re connected by a simple package from far away.

I’m thrilled to be part of the wonderful STEAMWORKS series @charlesbridge.bsky.social 🎉📚So grateful for all the support from my critique partners, agent Mary Cummings & STEAMWORKS director Alexandra McKenzie. Can't wait to see Sebastian spring to life in the hands of the talented Udayana Lugo! 🖍💥

Join us at Union Square Farmers Market for BOOKS + BANJO 🪕📚 Children's stories and a singalong Saturday August 30, 10am-12pm. I’ll read my books CAKE DAY and YELLOW, RED, GREEN – GO! and we’ll all sing about cake, bicycling, traffic lights, and more! #SomervilleMA #UnionSquareFarmersMarket #kidlit

This was pup Ellie’s first bookstore Story Time yesterday and she loved it! 🐕📖❤️Ten Trees Books owner Kim and her canine companion Piper were the BEST hosts. We can’t wait to return for more stories and more pats. #tentreesbooks #natickma #dogfriendlybookstore #GiftandBox #ellenmayerbooks

No Kings yesterday on Natick Common in Massachusetts Thank you @maryengelbreit.bsky.social ‪

Come check out the wonderful new Boston-area children’s bookstore, Moon and Back, in West Medford! I’ll be leading a Storytime with my granddaughter there this Saturday! 😍#kidlit #indiebookstore #picturebooks #booksky

Out in force with friends today on Waltham Common in Massachusetts.

GIFT & BOX was selected to be in Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library in 2024 and again in 2025! I’m so excited! #GiftandBox #ellenmayerbooks #kidlit #picturebooks #booksky #DollyParton #ImaginationLibrary #Literacy

Stand Up for Science 2025 rally this afternoon across from the Massachusetts State House. Science is for everyone and benefits everyone!

Thank you, Beacon Hill Books & Cafe and the wonderful Squirrel Tales Story Time host Lexi Hall, for a fun time pretend baking and cake decorating. I loved sharing the new board book edition of my CAKE DAY with the little ones and their big ones! #BostonMa #Boardbook #Bakingstory #Grandparentstory

🎉Come join me for a reading of my board book CAKE DAY at Beacon Hill Books & Cafe on March 4 @4:00pm 🎂We’ll learn how to make a cake and then decorate our own pretend cake! Reserve your spot at www.eventbrite.com/e/squirrel-t... #Storytime #BostonMA

I just became a dog mom!

Wrapping up my holiday gifts for the grandkids -- purchased at the Newton Children's Book Festival! Signed copies of these titles are available now at Newtonville Books. Fabulous books by @carriefinison.bsky.social Anna Staniszewski @meganlitwinbooks.bsky.social @pamvau.bsky.social 📚❤️ #NewtonMA

Thank you to the Concord Museum for creating so much magic and joy with the Family Trees: A Celebration of Children’s Literature & An Afternoon with Authors and Illustrators! I loved spending time with readers and fellow kidlit folk.🎄📚 #picturebook #GiftandBox #kidlit

Enjoy the spectacular GIFT & BOX tree at the 29th annual Family Trees: A Celebration of Children’s Literature at the Concord Museum! Kudos to the decorating team! 🌲❤️ For more information on the exhibit, which runs through January 1, 2025, see concordmuseum.org/event/29th-a...

Fun day at the inaugural Newton Children’s Book Festival! Loved meeting tablemate @catballoumealey.bsky.social HUGE thanks to @pragmaticmom.bsky.social @davidakelly.bsky.social @newtonvillebooks.bsky.social @jeanstehle.bsky.social & #NewArtCenter for making it all happen! Box had fun, too! #kidlit

December 14th! Join me and 50+ authors/illustrators in Newtonville, MA! Come purchase children's books and get them signed for special holiday gifts! For more information: newtonchildrensbookfest.com

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