Author: lauraalary

It's been a long wait, and how good it feels to hold in my own two hands an advance copy of What Grew in Larry's Garden! The book looks beautiful (thank you to the wonderful team at Kids Can Press and to Kass Reich for the gorgeous artwork). I read it aloud to my daughters last… Continue reading Look what came in the mail…

The April release date for What Grew in Larry's Garden is coming closer. I was very excited to discover that the book has received a positive Kirkus Review! Read it here.

I am VERY excited to announce that my newest picture book, What Grew in Larry's Garden (Kids Can Press), is available for pre-order on Amazon! The listing has a description of the book, so check it out. The official release date is April 7, 2020, so you have plenty of time to think about how you might… Continue reading Pre-Order: What Grew in Larry’s Garden

I am very excited to share that Read, Wonder, Listen: Stories from the Bible for Young Readers, has won a gold medal in the Children's Picture Book category in the 2019 Illumination Book Awards. Many thanks to my collaborator, Ann Sheng, and all the people at Wood Lake Publishing, for making this project possible. Read… Continue reading Illumination Book Award Winner 2019

Doubting Thomas. Such a pejorative nickname for someone who approaches life in a what seems to me a wise and sensible way--critical thinking and independence combined with a certain open-mindedness. Thomas has always been one of my favourite biblical characters. I think of him as the patron saint of questioners and skeptics. Yes, he does end… Continue reading Thomas Wonders

It was a rather fun surprise to learn that Make Room: A Child's Guide to Lent and Easter has become (for today at least) #1 Best Seller on Amazon!  Check it out here.

Political plots, intrigue, drama...even lions. The story of Daniel has it all. Click here to read my version of the story from Read, Wonder, Listen: Stories from the Bible for Young Readers.