Are you ready for the cookie to beat all cookies? Behold, the Cookie Monster Cookie! This cookie is a veritable heaven for all those who love sweet and salty combined. It’s from my latest Scholastic foodie book, A Batch Made in Heaven. Order the book here. It’s an everything-but-the-kitchen-sink kind of cookie, complete with chips,...Read More
Are you looking for some Christmas crafts and activities to share with your family this holiday season? Look no further! Below are links to all of the activities and crafts accompanying my new Christmas counting picture book, Over in a Stable. With gorgeous illustrations by Aleksandar Zololitic and published by HarperCollins Zonderkidz, Over in a...Read More
Thanksgiving is only a few days away. If you’re looking for some new, cozy recipes for the holiday weekend, give any of these recipes inspired by my Scholastic novel, Pumpkin Spice Up Your Life, a try. Order a copy of the book here. Pumpkin Spice Up Your Life Cookie Recipe Snug Mug Pumpkin Spice...Read More
I love counting down the days to Christmas, because it’s my family’s favorite holiday. The hope, goodwill, and cheer at Christmastime is something I wish the world had all year round. I’m especially thrilled that this Christmas, my holiday counting picture book, Over in a Stable, can be shared with readers everywhere. With gorgeous illustrations...Read More
It’s only October. But it’s never too soon to start thinking about the holidays. Now that my Christmas picture book, Over in a Stable, is out in the world, I’ve caught the Christmas spirit even earlier than usual this year. Over in a Stable, published by Zonderkidz, introduces little ones to counting from 1 to...Read More
My debut picture book with Zonderkidz, Over in a Stable, came out a week ago! (You can order a copy of Over in a Stable here) I’m thrilled to share this Christmas counting book with young readers. It introduces counting from one to ten through all of the creatures and people gathered to celebrate the...Read More
Over in a Stable, my Christmas picture book debut with HarperCollins Zonderkidz, is out in bookstores! (Order a copy of Over in a Stable today.) To celebrate, I’ll be posting some festive DIY craft ideas for you and your little ones to try this holiday season. Today, I’ll show you how to make your own...Read More
Tomorrow is the first day of October. If you haven’t baked something pumpkin-y yet, now’s your chance! These cake-like pumpkin cookies are stuffed with a cream cheese filling. Think pumpkin cheesecake in cookie form! YUM! You’d definitely find these cookies on the menu at the Snug Mug, Nadine and Daniel’s favorite fall hangout in my...Read More
Okay, so this isn’t a waffle recipe, or a coffee recipe. But this recipe is one of my favorite fall go-tos for cozy, cinnamon apple deliciousness. If you’re anything like Nadine and Daniel in my Scholastic book, Pumpkin Spice Up Your Life, you love fun fall-ish activities, like apple picking. Order a copy of Pumpkin...Read More
Nutella Banana Blitz Waffle Recipe From PUMPKIN SPICE UP YOUR LIFE Pumpkin Spice Up Your Life, my ninth Scholastic foodie book, was published just last week! My newest book is all about crisp fall days and crushes as sweet as a pumpkin spice latte! You can order it from your favorite local bookstore or right...Read More