Danny and the Blue Cloud: Happy Book Birthday!!!

I'm so pleased to share with you a wonderful book I had the privilege of illustrating recently....

Happy book birthday to:
Danny and the Blue Cloud, Coping with Childhood Depression, 

by Dr. James M. Foley, DEd, published by Magination Press!

When I received the opportunity to work on this book, I read the manuscript and immediately wanted to hug little Danny. Though I have not personally experienced or have known someone with childhood depression, I have had the days where I feel that my mood and demeanor is completely different. For me, I'm sure it's aging, but thinking about little ones who may suffer from childhood depression, I found it very important to try to portray the feelings of sadness, grumpiness, and dilemma that Danny feels. Dr. Foley's text and Barnaby Rabbit's "Feel-Good Rules" are encouraging, lively, and motivating for little Danny, and I hope that his experience in the book gives readers some tools for their toolbox of coping. It's been a true delight sketching, illustrating and receiving kind reviews such as this one by 5 year old, Bryan!

The very wonderful folks at Magination Press also interviewed me recently, and I'd like to share that with you here. Also, here is an interview of the author..it is great to read of his background and writing endeavors!

I'll have a book giveaway soon, so stay tuned, and many thanks dear readers and friends for all of your support through the years! It's been an amazing journey and I am just so happy to be doing what I've loved for so long, illustrating picture books. This is one of those moments in time that I am pinching myself. ~ Best to you! Shirley

Danny and the Blue Cloud is available today!
At the American Psychological Association's Magination Press site: Includes FREE shipping!  

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or on Amazon (currently 15% off)
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