I wore 3 hats at SIBA15,
each representing a different one of my books.
My castle hat for The Knights Before Christmas
wound up in this week's
JOAN HOLUB CHILDREN'S BOOK AUTHOR
Sunday, October 4, 2015
Tuesday, September 29, 2015
Monday, September 28, 2015
Saturday, September 5, 2015
Almost here! The Knights Before Christmas
On Christmas Eve, three little knights guard their castle
against a red-and-white invader: Santa Claus!
Visit illustrator Scott Magoon’s site for his holiday playlist
and a peek at his preliminary sketches
Join
Joan Holub at Quail Ridge Books in Raleigh, NC for a celebration of The
Knights Before Christmas on September 26 (Saturday, 2pm). Castle
catapult games and snacks!
Wednesday, September 2, 2015
The Knights Before Christmas
Christmas in September?
Seriously, it's almost half off the cover price if you pre-order right now!
Seriously, it's almost half off the cover price if you pre-order right now!
'Twas December 24th, and three brave knights
were just settling in for the night when out on the drawbridge, there
arose such a clatter! The knights try everything to get rid of this
unknown invader (Santa Claus!), a red and white knight with a fleet of
dragons . . .
But nothing would stop
their white-whiskered foe.
No matter their efforts,
he just would not go!
Kirkus Reviews:
Three young knights defend their castle from "a red-and-white knight and eight dragons. Oh dear!" Santa travels back in time to a fanciful medieval Europe with knights, lords, and castles in this clever parody of "The Night Before Christmas." The text unfolds in pitch-perfect rhymes that follow the basic pattern of the classic poem, with the addition of witty wordplay incorporated into speech balloons and in signs, lists, and banners on the castle walls. The three knights are named Brave Knight, Polite Knight, and Silent Knight, each with a distinct, appropriate personality. When Santa arrives to deliver gifts to the castle, the knights see him as an intruder and try to repel his advances. Santa is just as determined as the knights to succeed in his own mission. He flings his presents and holiday decorations into the castle with an evergreen-tree catapult, which the knights then appropriate for the castle's Christmas tree. Digitally produced illustrations in deep jewel tones successfully bring to life the complex physical world of the castle and skillfully meet the logistical challenges of the knights' battle of airborne gifts with Santa. There's an excellent interplay between the amusing illustrations and the polished text, with lots of clever jokes for readers to discover in the art. These knights know how to keep the castle safe and the readers entertained. (Picture book. 4-8)
But nothing would stop
their white-whiskered foe.
No matter their efforts,
he just would not go!
Kirkus Reviews:
Three young knights defend their castle from "a red-and-white knight and eight dragons. Oh dear!" Santa travels back in time to a fanciful medieval Europe with knights, lords, and castles in this clever parody of "The Night Before Christmas." The text unfolds in pitch-perfect rhymes that follow the basic pattern of the classic poem, with the addition of witty wordplay incorporated into speech balloons and in signs, lists, and banners on the castle walls. The three knights are named Brave Knight, Polite Knight, and Silent Knight, each with a distinct, appropriate personality. When Santa arrives to deliver gifts to the castle, the knights see him as an intruder and try to repel his advances. Santa is just as determined as the knights to succeed in his own mission. He flings his presents and holiday decorations into the castle with an evergreen-tree catapult, which the knights then appropriate for the castle's Christmas tree. Digitally produced illustrations in deep jewel tones successfully bring to life the complex physical world of the castle and skillfully meet the logistical challenges of the knights' battle of airborne gifts with Santa. There's an excellent interplay between the amusing illustrations and the polished text, with lots of clever jokes for readers to discover in the art. These knights know how to keep the castle safe and the readers entertained. (Picture book. 4-8)
Thursday, August 13, 2015
Friday, June 5, 2015
A good time to buy a Who Was biography at B&N
I was signing my Who Was books,
and noticed this offer at Barnes & Noble.
Sweet!
Wednesday, May 27, 2015
Mythology for preschoolers!
Board books with mythology
life lessons for little ones.
Illustrated by Leslie Patricelli, creator of Yummy Yucky!
Monday, May 25, 2015
Prince Charles and Medusa the Rich
Signing Goddess Girls and Little Red Writing
at Barnes and Noble today!
(as Prince Charles looks on, bottom left)
Friday, May 22, 2015
Mighty Dads sighting (and signing)!
Spotted Mighty Dads at Barnes and Noble!
Signed, stickered, and set among friends.
Dad construction trucks teach their little
construction kids fun life lessons.
Happy almost Father's Day!
Tuesday, May 19, 2015
Itty Bitty Kitty finds an audience!
Happy book birthday to Itty Bitty Kitty!
The first of four IBK adventures.
Illustrated by the awesome James Burks.
Ava wants a
pet, but Mom and Dad say she's too little. So when she finds a kitty,
Ava decides to name him Itty Bitty and keep him a secret. There's just
one tiny problem: Itty Bitty starts growing and growing and growing . . .
until he's neither itty nor bitty!
Hardcover picture book, 32 pages Sunday, May 17, 2015
NYTimes on Mini Myths: Make A Wish, Midas!
So grateful for this totally unexpected lovely nod from the NY Times
to the Mini Myths board book series
at
Friday, May 8, 2015
Itty Bitty Kitty goodreads giveaway
Ava wants a
pet, but Mom and Dad say she's too little. So when she finds a kitty,
Ava decides to name him Itty Bitty and keep him a secret. There's just
one tiny problem: Itty Bitty starts growing and growing and growing . . .
until he's neither itty nor bitty!
Hardcover, 32 pages, available May 19, 2015
Thursday, May 7, 2015
On my lap: Medusa the Rich
When I find myself near a bookstore, I try to duck in
and sign stock -- that is, sign any of my books
that are on the shelves.
Tuesday, May 5, 2015
Autograph night at B&N
Signing the new Goddess Girls: Medusa the Rich,
at Barnes and Noble Brier Creek, NC tonight.
Also signed at Quail Ridge Books, our local indie!
Wednesday, April 29, 2015
Goddess Girls: Medusa the Rich!
Happy book birthday to:
Goddess Girls #16: Medusa the Rich!
ages 8-12
When Medusa is given the "Midas Touch" and is suddenly able to turn objects into gold just by touching them, she is thrilled. Gold, gold, everywhere! But it’s not just objects that become golden—it’s also food, and, even people! Her new ability turns out to be more dangerous than delightful, but can she do anything to reverse it?
When Medusa is given the "Midas Touch" and is suddenly able to turn objects into gold just by touching them, she is thrilled. Gold, gold, everywhere! But it’s not just objects that become golden—it’s also food, and, even people! Her new ability turns out to be more dangerous than delightful, but can she do anything to reverse it?
Tuesday, April 28, 2015
Grimmtastic Girls book birthday
Celebrating a book birthday:
Welcome into the world, Goldilocks Breaks In!
Number 6 in the Grimmtastic Girls series I co-author with Suzanne Williams.
Monday, April 20, 2015
Zero the Hero makes the Mathematical Sciences & Children's Book Council Inaugural Awards List!
Illustrated by the fabulous Tom Lichtenheld!
Read more at:
http://www.marketwatch.com/story/mathical-books-for-kids-from-tots-to-teens-inaugural-award-winners-announced-2015-04-17
Friday, April 17, 2015
Heroes in Training at the Avengers premier!
Our editor sent this to us. It'll appear in the trailers
at select theaters through May 1st.
Young heroic Greek gods and Avengers.
Seems like a good pairing.
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