BABY’S BUSY DAY—BEING ONE IS SO MUCH FUN!
Baby's Busy Day Book Cover

In 2017, the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) “Learn the Signs—Act Early” project launched a national contest, calling for proposals to be considered for their Amazing Books preschool series.

Their books help parents and caregivers learn about child development and developmental milestones. This national search was for a picture book/board book designed as a fun read-aloud for babies (12-18 months) while simultaneously reflecting appropriate developmental milestones.

My rhyming board book, BABY’S BUSY DAY, was the winning submission and was released in 2019. The book is available to families as well as health care providers and early childhood educators. Go to: Amazing Books to order online.

My book launch was held in Nashville, Tennessee at the annual conference of the National Association for the Education of Young Children NAEYC. What a rewarding experience it has been! 

Ann Harrel Book Signing

 

AROUND THE SUN AND OVER THE MOON
Around the Sun and Over the Moon book cover

Embracing the universal theme that mothers always return, this book provides encouragement and comfort.

Sometimes waiting is hard and when Pete is faced with the possibility that Mama might be late, he finds an imaginative way to reassure himself.

His unwavering belief that she will “come back soon” carries the story full circle to a satisfying ending.

PETE'S FIRST PLAYDATE
Pete's First Playdate book cover

Pete pursues this childhood “first” with dogged determination.

But when he grows impatient waiting for an invitation, he makes the most of an unexpected discovery, snagging a playdate and more!

SIMPLE GIFTS
(October 2023)
Simple Gifts Book cover bunny carrying gifts

Rabbit and his friends are excited about their Christmas open house. But Rabbit feels deflated when he doesn’t have anything special to contribute. A cozy holiday story about friendship, community, and finding one’s own “simple gifts.”