Saturday, April 30, 2011

One Day and One Amazing Morning



My dear friend Joanne Rocklin and her husband Jerry lived next door to us when we first moved to Los Angeles. Joanne is a children's book writer, and her new book One Day and One Amazing Morning on Orange Street has just been published. "It revolves around a neighborhood's one remaining orange tree and the secrets told, grand ideas shared, and event witnessed in its presence." The book is a Middle Reader but is a joy to read aloud, and both my nine and twelve year old sons loved its simple, beautiful story, as did Sophie when we read it aloud. 


The best part? In the acknowledgement section, Joanne mentions our Sophie and her family as being inspirations for her. 


Thank you, Joanne!


If you're in the Los Angeles area, please visit Chevalier's Bookstore this morning and listen to Joanne read from One Day and One Amazing Morning on Orange Street, as well as sample some mini cupcakes from yours truly! The festivities begin at 11:00, so please stop by.


If you'd like to order a copy of the book, visit your neighborhood bookstore or purchase from Amazon, here.  
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6 comments:

  1. 37paddingtonApril 30, 2011 at 11:07 AM

    thanks, Elizabeth. I just ordered one to give as a gift!

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  2. UnknownApril 30, 2011 at 12:40 PM

    That is really cool :)
    An incredible heirloom for your kids too ...

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  3. TheresaApril 30, 2011 at 6:42 PM

    Congratulations. What a beautiful story. This is the type of thing we will be happy to come to when we are in town.

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  4. Maggie MayMay 1, 2011 at 9:01 AM

    How awesome that Sophie is mentioned, too! I love the cover, very soothing.

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  5. GbergerMay 2, 2011 at 2:06 PM

    That's wonderful news! The cover is beautiful.

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  6. SECRET PEPPER PERSON:May 2, 2011 at 5:15 PM

    How fantastic! Sophie! I am honored to know such a celebrity! I can't wait to order the book.

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