Tuesday started out very hectic. I had SO much to do before the "Meet the Author" event, showcasing
"Grandma, Tell me If You Can", at
Yellow Umbrella Books. I had seashells still needing holes to put strings through for necklaces and then stringing them, making sure all the magnets would hold up their shells, off to the
Centerville Library to borrow some watercolor pencils, back home to pick up my oldest, Debbie, who got roped into helping and then off to Chatham, where we hit construction. But of course, we made it with ten minutes to spare!
Eric, had put out a lovely nautical display,
really giving the whole event a thematic atmosphere. Debbie and I set out the shells and coloring pages and before we were even finished with the set up.....a book already sold!
The craft was a BIG hit- kids of all ages getting in touch with their "inner mermaid artist". And when they were all done with their masterpieces they got to wear them home! Suprisingly, the boys chose
necklaces over the magnets as well. It was such a fun time. Parents were taking pictures of their children painting. I enjoy the conversations with visitors and connecting with people from the area, many who had lived in Centerville or had been to the Centerville Library, where I got the inspiration for the story.
The children were delightful- asking to take home shells and coloring pages to brothers and sisters who weren't there and all smiles when showing their parents their painting skill. Parents and children loved the book's artwork, so beautifully done by
Michelle Podgorski. And I was treated to family stories of similar walks on the beach with grandparents and parents by old and young alike.
Thanks SO MUCH to Eric of Yellow Umbrella Books for this huge opportunity and fantastic day! In the end, most of these were gone
the kids had a great time and we're going to do it again! Watch for updates on the next signing/craft at Yellow Umbrella Books!!
