TURNING PAGES CHILDREN'S BOOK FESTIVAL SET

The Turning Pages Children's Book Festival will be  October 11 and 12 in Ada, Ok. It's geared toward K-8th grade students, teachers, and parents and will have lots of contests, activities, and events for the kids. 

It's focus is to promote literacy in Oklahoma's youth and to inspire the next generation of authors and illustrators. We're still looking for vendors and have just a couple of presenter spaces left.  There's a lot more information on the website at turningpagesfestival.com. 

Oklahoma Publisher Now Accepting Submissions

 Tall Tails Publishing House is now accepting submissions for picture books and children's fiction.  ubmission guidelines can be found a www.talltailspublishing.com

Founded in 2008, Tall Tails Publishing House is a small press dedicated to providing entertaining and beautifully illustrated children's books that inspire young people to explore the world around them. We are located in Oklahoma, and are always ready to support local authors and illustrators.

CRISIS TURNS OUT SWIMMINGLY FOR TORTOISE

New children’s book shows the adventures to be had outside of your comfort zone. Tall Tails Publishing announces a new title sure to please. 

Okmulgee, OK—Horace the Tortoise: At the Water’s Edge is a delightful new picture book about leaving your comfort zone and trying new experiences. The picture book was written and illustrated by two Oklahoma natives and OSU-IT graphic design graduates, Krystal Russell and Tabitha Smith.

Author Krystal Russell peeks under the hard shell of a grumpy tortoise who has let his worries about the unknown keep him from learning anything new. He drags his feet until a chance encounter with a friendly toad speeds things along. The charming illustrations by Tabitha Smith add depth and wonder to Horace’s watery surroundings and bring out the true character of the grouchy tortoise and his irrepressible friend.

Horace the Tortoise: At the Water’s Edge [ISBN 978-0-9823519-1-8] is currently available for $8.99 from Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and the Ingram catalog.

About Tall Tails Publishing House

Tall Tails Publishing House is an independent children’s book publisher dedicated to providing beautifully

illustrated and inspirational stories for children of all ages. It was founded in Okmulgee, Oklahoma in 2008

Noted Oklahoma Composer Branches Into Children's Literature

Dr. Ed Huckeby, noted composer, musician, and educator, has now written a book for children.    

Huckeby's skills as a musician include the mastery of many instruments, including the horn, the trumpet, the bass guitar, the organ, the piano, and vocals. He has served in a symphony orchestra, a jazz band, and a Christian quintet       (Wikipedia)

Judy Plays the Tuba, Johnny Plays the Flute

by Ed Huckeby

Judy and Johnny only wanted to play in the band. They never expected people to make fun of them because of the instruments they chose to play. Since when were only boys allowed to play the tuba, or only girls allowed to play the flute, anyway? But Judy and Johnny refuse to let the bullies make them mad, and they quickly learn that the most important thing about playing in the band is learning to love and appreciate the gift of music.

32 pages - $10.99 (paperback) Tate Publishing, Mustang, Oklahoma

This book is also available for purchase as an eBook download.
$7.99 (digital download)

Brenda Napier Launches Positive Children's Book

Watering God's Garden   by  Tulsan Brenda Napier, author and illustrator. Launched July 2012 this is a delightful book with a positive message children will love.

In this remarkable children's story you will become familiar with a little girl named Rebekah, who enjoys making the best of her yard. Rebekah cherishes her yard. You will see how she creates all the beauty within. She’s kind, loving and considerate to all of God’s creatures who also enjoy her special place. She show’s creativity, hard work and relaxation. She loves her special gardens just as much as God loves his.

Available on Amazon.

The author has several other books lined up for future publication covering a variety of subjects familiar to childhood.