NEWS AND EVENTS

5/26/2000 - Emma and the Mashed Potato Monster
"Emma and the Mashed Potato Monster" written by Sarah Armenteros is available. This is a delightful story about an imaginative mealtime that will spark your child's own imagination.
"I Love You wiht My Heart" written by Donna Giffune is also now available. To order both of my newest books, visit the publisher's web site at www.orchardhousepress.com and then place your order by e-mail to orders@orchardhousepress.com Vendors may also order through Ingrams, Baker & Taylor, Brodart Midwest Library Service or visit link for vendors at: www.orchardhousepress.com/rainyday
Please note that all my books are available at www.amazon.com and www.barnesandnoble.com
Listed below are my other picture books.(Please note that these premium storybooks come with a CD
and e-book version for your computer)
1."When Flamingos Fly" is a marvelous picture book to introduce children to the Wonders of the World.
2."I"m Nocturnal, How About You?" is a story of nightime animals with nonfictional information.
To learn more about these books go to: www.windstormcreative.com,and visit their Orchard Academy Division
The link for my first book, "When I Met You" published by DRT Press is also listed below.
All these books may be ordered online and at Amazon.com, at Borders, and Barnes & Noble.

Book Event Update - May 2010
Please join me Saturday, at 1PM on June 12th at Storybook Cove, Merchant's Row, Hanover, MA. I will be giving a "double" book event for my two newest books; "Emma and the Mashed Potato Monster" and "I Love You with My Heart". There will be coloring pages, activities, balloons and more for the children. And,of course, Storybook Cove is a fabulous store filled with books for children. Call 781-871-7801 if you need directions or want to reserve books.
On Tuesday, April 13th, I will be giving a book presentation on "Emma and the Mashed Potato Monster" at South Elementary in Plymouth,MA from 1 to 3:00PM.
On Thursday, May 6th, as part of a family night at Newfield House in Plymouth,MA, I will be giving a Power Point presentation on "I Love You with My Heart". The event starts at 6:30PM and there will be balloons, an art activity, and an ice cream sunday party for the children.
On Monday, May 13th,starting at 7:00PM, at the New Art Forum (in the Yellow Barn) on Main Street in Kingston, MA, I will be giving a lecture on illustrating picture books and presenting a Power Point slide show on "Emma and the Mashed Potato Monster".
I am still available for school visits and will be scheduling book events for "Emma and the Mashed Potato Monster" or "I Love You with My Heart". Please visit the New England Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustators directory for information about my programs and presentations. I am listed in this speaker directory at: www.nescbwi.org/connections

Visiting School Speaker
I am listed as a visiting speaker in the direcory on the web site for the New England Society of Children's Book Writers. Please locate me alphabetically in this speaker directory. You can click on this link to read descriptions of my presentation and programs. This web address is: www.nescbwi.org/connections

RELATED LINKS

www.orchardhousepress.com/christinesykes
This site links you to "When Flamingos Fly" and all my books published by Orchard House Press. "When Flamingos Fly", a 32-page picture book, is a story that takes you on a journey to the Wonders of the World. This premium book comes with a CD and is listed at $16.99 "I'm Nocturnal, How About You?" is also available at this site.

www.storybookcove.com/NASApp/store/IndexJsp?s=localinterest&page=267806
Storybook Cove is a wonderful children's book store in Merchant's Row, Hanover, Mass. Both books, "When Flamingos Fly", "I'm Nocturnal,How About You?" and "When I Met You" may be purchased here. Call Janet Bibeau (781-871-7801) to reserve a book or have a copy signed with a personal message.

www.orchardhousepress.com/rainyday
This is a link on the publisher's site only for vendors and schools to place orders and receive a discount. Vendors may also order through Ingram, Baker & Taylor Brodart Midwest Library Service

www.nescbwi.org/connections
This is a link to the Speakers Directory sponsored by New England Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators. My programs and presentations are listed in this directory. As always, I am certainly open to customizing any presentation to suit your needs.

www.thepaintedladyply.com/Content/44.htm?PageN=2&CategoryID=84&CategoryName=Children’s%20Books
Located on 21 Court Street, Plymouth,MA, this shop is filled with beautiful children's books, handcrafted items, and many other artistic gifts. Visit this link and you can order "When Flamingos Fly" on-line. You may also call and reserve a signed copy.

www.drtpress.com
DRT Press publishes books on adoption from Russia. "When I Met You: The Story of Russsian Adoption" may be ordered on this site.