Author Topic: "Ava's Secret Tea Party" - my first girly book (Read 627 times)

Donna J. Shepherd · « **on:** August 23, 2012, 09:22 AM »

I'm so tickled to announce the release of my first truly "girly" book - "Ava's Secret Tea Party." Here's the listing on Barnes & Noble.

http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/avas-secret-tea-party-donna-j-shepherd/1112360542?cm_mmc=affiliates-_-linkshare-_-972yigpphys-_-10%3A1&ean=9781616332860&format=paperback

It is available in paperback and hardcover and in addition to the fun story and beautiful illustrations, includes recipes and crafts to plan a very special tea party.

(Had to use a girl and pink!)

Kell · « **Reply #1 on:** August 23, 2012, 10:08 AM »

Congrats, Donna! It looks like a lot of fun and has "re-readability" with all the little hidden pictures.

Jayca · « **Reply #2 on:** August 23, 2012, 10:38 AM »

Really cute, Donna! Congrats!

Donna J. Shepherd · « **Reply #3 on:** August 23, 2012, 11:02 AM »

Thanks so much! I've already heard from moms that they want to have tea parties and make the tiaras. The crafts are all super-easy, and my family got to eat the results of my experimenting with recipes.

Alison A · « **Reply #4 on:** August 23, 2012, 11:29 AM »

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So sweet! I love tea parties.

Congratulations on your new girly book!

Donna J. Shepherd · « **Reply #5 on:** August 23, 2012, 11:36 AM »

Thanks so much, Alison!

Vijaya · « **Reply #6 on:** August 23, 2012, 01:20 PM »

The cover is darling! What a great idea for little girls.
Congratulations!
Vijaya

Donna J. Shepherd · « **Reply #7 on:** August 23, 2012, 01:29 PM »

Awww...thank you! If you look very closely, you'll see that there are not one, but two characters on the cover.

andracill · « **Reply #8 on:** August 23, 2012, 01:51 PM »

Love the cover -- yay!

SunflowerScribe · « **Reply #9 on:** August 23, 2012, 03:09 PM »

Congrats, Donna! This looks like an adorable book for girls. I love your cover/illustrations. Cheers with my pinky up. =)

Larissa · « **Reply #10 on:** August 23, 2012, 03:24 PM »

So cute! Congrats!!!

Donna J. Shepherd · « **Reply #11 on:** August 23, 2012, 05:29 PM »

Thank you!

Donna
(Who is drinking tea now - with pinky up, of course!)

EmeraldGown · « **Reply #12 on:** August 23, 2012, 07:49 PM »

Love it! It looks adorably girly and fun!

It also looks potentially magical, considering it's "secret" and her guest list is intriguing.... Congrats!

Donna J. Shepherd · « **Reply #13 on:** August 23, 2012, 08:03 PM »

Thank you! I had a difficult, but fun time figuring out how to get all the guests together at once for a party. Fun resolution though! Thanks for the congrats!

Christy · « **Reply #14 on:** August 23, 2012, 08:22 PM »

So exciting!

Owl · « **Reply #15 on:** August 23, 2012, 09:45 PM »

Looks like a fun book!

Donna J. Shepherd · « **Reply #16 on:** August 24, 2012, 08:24 AM »

Thank you! My daughter and niece used to have tea parties all the time and make my son come to them. Eventually, he balked, but he came for a long time for the animal crackers and 'tea' (punch). I included a recipe for punch that uses tea.

Jean Reidy · « **Reply #17 on:** August 24, 2012, 09:16 AM »

Congratulations, Donna!
Jean

Donna J. Shepherd · « **Reply #18 on:** August 24, 2012, 03:53 PM »

Thanks so much, Jean!

Just Jodi · « **Reply #19 on:** August 25, 2012, 02:52 PM »

Aww, it sounds adorable!

Congrats & hugs, Jodi

ruecole · « **Reply #20 on:** August 25, 2012, 04:32 PM »

Super cute!

Rue

Natalie · « **Reply #21 on:** August 25, 2012, 05:22 PM »

Congratulations, Donna! I'm sure this would make a great gift for little girls everywhere.

Donna J. Shepherd · « **Reply #22 on:** August 25, 2012, 07:01 PM »

Thanks for the congrats!

Natalie - that 's my hope!

KatyD · « **Reply #23 on:** August 25, 2012, 08:50 PM »

Nice! Congratulations!

elizabethp · « **Reply #24 on:** August 26, 2012, 09:33 AM »

Sounds perfect for my granddaughter, Ava!

Donna J. Shepherd · « **Reply #25 on:** August 26, 2012, 02:07 PM »

Thanks, Katy! And yes, Elizabeth, it certainly does!

Tori · « **Reply #26 on:** August 27, 2012, 11:34 AM »

Looks adorable! Congratulations!
Aloha,
Tori

ktlc1113 · « **Reply #27 on:** August 27, 2012, 11:36 AM »

So cute, Donna! Congrats!

Ev · « **Reply #28 on:** August 27, 2012, 10:26 PM »

Congratulations, Donna! What a delightful cover and all the ideas you've included in the book sound like they'd be oodles of fun to share with a little girl.

Donna J. Shepherd · « **Reply #29 on:** August 29, 2012, 11:25 PM »

Thank you so much! Yes, I've already heard from a grandma who cannot wait to fix the recipes with her grandchildren.

(Ha! Oodles of fun! That's the name of the blog I started for the book "Poodle & Doodle."

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