Krista Hamrick Illustration

Jack Foster, who illustrated Poodle and Doodle has an illustrator friend who drew this beautiful dog, Maya, holding my book! Click HERE to see more of Krista Hamrick's wonderful illustrations.

Mama Donna Interviewed by Lea Schizas - Canadian Writing Examiner

Lea Schizas asked Mama Donna all kinds of questions about writing and books. The only problem I find is that she didn't talk about ME enough. Now that would have been interesting!

Click HERE for the interview.

Poodle and Doodle for Haiti

Mama Donna received an email from Jack Foster who illustrated Poode & Doodle. He has found a way to help the people of Haiti where ALL the proceeds will go to charity. He and Mama are donating a copy of the book signed by both of them along with original sketches done while working on the book. The website is http://heroes4haiti.com/ if you'd like to check it out.

Would you take a moment to look over the auctions? By bidding on our book, you'll even get free shipping, so it's a win-win for all concerned and a small way in which we can help the thousands of people hurting in Haiti.

I wish I could sign the book, too. Think maybe Mama Donna will let me sign with a paw print?

BID HERE.

Sparkles, the Fire Safety Dog

Momma Donna has a new friend who has an amazing dog. Although normally I wouldn't praise any other breed of dog but a doodle, Sparkles, the Fire Safety Dog has been credited with saving several lives! Her Momma Dayna is a firefighter and wrote a book about her dog, too. In the book, children learn of the adventures of Sparkles, the Fire Safety Dog and valuable fire safety tips enabling them and their families to keep fire safe. These tips include recognizing the firefighter as a helper and a friend, knowing the sound and purpose of a smoke alarm, learning how to crawl low under smoke, and understanding the importance of practicing a home fire drill using an escape map.

Ahd she even has a video that tells all about her!



To read more about Sparkles, visit Momma Dayna's blog at http://www.childrensbookauthordaynahilton.blogspot.com/ There you'll find a word search puzzle, coloring pages, more videos, and a hidden picture puzzle, too! Have fun!

Here is Sparkles' blog with lots and lots to do! http://www.sparklesthefiresafetydog.com/

Order Sparkles' book here: http://www.keepkidsfiresafe.org/products.html