New Release

Book Release: Jeannie Houdini, A Hamsters Tale

Published on May 7, 2019April 30, 2019 by Rebecca Evans

Please help me welcome JEANNIE HOUDINI: A HAMSTER’S TALE as my newest illustrated book released today! Written by Mary-Ann Stouck, published by Gryphon Press.

Twins Martina and Mateo wanted a hamster as a pet but find caring for Jeannie a chore. Their younger sister, Sophia, loves Jeannie and sets out to solve the mystery of why Jeannie continues to escape from her cage. This endearing and engaging story of a growing friendship is also instructive about the needs of small animal companions, often referred to as pocket pets. “. . . With an interesting layout of full and partial illustrations, this sweet picture book entertains, especially on the pages that depict Sophia hunting the missing hamster down. A friendship between Sophia and the mischievous pet is inevitable as she discovers the commonalities between Jeannie’s small world and her own miniature playhouse. Interesting subplots available for discussion include sibling rivalry, the historic vaudeville performer, and responsible pet ownership.

A helpful section at the end of the book answers questions about how to care for and adopt hamsters as pets. Evans paints the children with light-brown skin and straight or wavy black hair; their names suggest Latinx heritage. A fine educational tool for children who think they may be ready to give love and attention to a pet. (online resources) (Picture book. 3-6)” ~Kirkus

Read the whole Kirkus review HERE.

Purchase on Amazon HERE

View Teacher and parent resources, coloring pages and lesson plans HERE

Art in Process – Finding the Speed of Light

Published on March 27, 2019February 27, 2019 by Rebecca Evans

New Release “Finding the Speed of Light”

Published on March 27, 2019February 27, 2019 by Rebecca Evans

Hot of the presses I’d like to introduce “Finding the Speed of Light: The 1676 Discovery that Dazzled the World” Released March 12, 2019.

Written by Mark Weston
Illustrated by Rebecca Evans (yours truly!)
Published by Tilbury House publishers

Mark Weston’s high-interest story and Rebecca Evans’s colorful graphics make scientific discovery the coolest thing this side of Jupiter.

More than two centuries before Einstein, using a crude telescope and a mechanical timepiece, Danish astronomer Ole Romer measured the speed of light with astounding accuracy. How was he able to do this when most scientists didn’t even believe that light traveled? Like many paradigm-shattering discoveries, Romer’s was accidental. Night after night he was timing the disappearance and reappearance of Jupiter’s moon Io behind the huge, distant planet. Eventually he realized that the discrepancies in his measurements could have only one explanation: Light had a speed, and it took longer to reach Earth when Earth was farther from Jupiter. All he needed then to calculate light’s speed was some fancy geometry.

We received a STARRED Kirkus review which you can read here: https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/mark-weston/finding-the-speed-of-light/

Visit my bookstore for quick links to purchase copies.

Or visit my book resource page for printable coloring pages, teaching resources and more! Finding the Speed of Light

Art In Process – Why Should I Walk? I Can Fly!

Published on March 27, 2019February 27, 2019 by Rebecca Evans

Moms Choice Award!

Published on March 1, 2019March 1, 2019 by Rebecca Evans

Received an email from Dawn Publications today…(Can you hear me squealing!!!!!)

It gives us great pleasure to inform you that Why Should I Walk? I Can Fly! has been named among the best in family-friendly media, products and services. Congratulations!

Award Details:
Why Should I Walk? I Can Fly!
Children’s Picture Books
Gold

STARRED Kirkus Review for “Finding the Speed of Light”

Published on February 27, 2019February 27, 2019 by Rebecca Evans

I’m SO excited to share our STARRED Kirkus Review for “Finding the Speed of Light: The 1676 Discovery that Dazzled the World”

Kirkus states “Evans tucks diagrams and mathematical calculations as well as banter and fanciful details into her lighthearted cartoon illustrations, wedging single and sequential panels of Romer and others at work into views of starscapes and planetary surfaces… A significant, unjustly obscure highlight from modern science’s early days.”

Read the whole review here:https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/mark-weston/finding-the-speed-of-light/

Can you hear me squealing? Did I say I’m EXCITED!!!!! I hope you all love this book as much as I do when hits the shelves March 12, 2019!

Written by Mark Weston,
Illustrated by Rebecca Evans,
Published by Tilbury House Publishers.

New Release “Why Should I Walk? I Can Fly!”

Published on February 27, 2019February 27, 2019 by Rebecca Evans

Don’t miss the release of my newly illustrated book “Why Should I Walk? I Can Fly!” March 1, 2019.

Written by Ann Ingalls @AnnIngallsBooks
Illustrated by Rebecca Evans (yours truly!)
Published by Dawn Publishing @DawnPub

A little bird, a big sky, and the first time out of the nest! A robin’s first flight is a gentle reminder about what we can accomplish if we just keep trying. As reviewer Sue Lowell Gallion says, “Children (and parents!) experiencing the many firsts of growing up will relate to this lively story of a young robin learning to fly. Playful, rhyming text and winsome water color illustrations give readers a birds’ eye view of he baby birds’ emotions and adventures on its way to solo flight.”