 butterfly study for Wild Honey from the Moon Here is an interview I did with author, illustrator and professor Elizabeth Dulemba for her blog. There are a lot of pictures! You can see how the idea for the cover evolved into its final form.
And here are a few speaking dates that I know about. More details to follow. On March 27 or 28, I'll be on a panel at KidLitCon. On April 15 and 17, I'll be speaking at the Festival of Faith and Writing. On the 15th I'll be leading a workshop on writing picture books and on the 17th I'll be talking about Wild Honey from the Moon and how the circumstances in my life unintentionally guided the storyline. Wild Honey from the Moon is a 2019 Chicago Public Library Best of the Best Book! Wild Honey from the Moon is a Kirkus Reviews Best Book of 2019! From the Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books: The ink and watercolor illustrations are rich in texture with fine filigree lining, calling up the surreal feel of Chris Van Allsburg’s work. The warmth has an appealing touch of the absurd, and kiddos who appreciated the magic of The Wind in the Willows might appreciate this moonlit tale. Wild Honey from the Moon was featured on Iowa Public Radio's Best Books for Kids and Teens this Winter! Wild Honey from the Moon was a KidLit Pick on News 15 in Layfayette, LA! 
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In Kenneth Kraegel’s exquisite picture-book fantasy “Wild Honey From the Moon” (Candlewick, 58 pages, $17.99), the illness of a little shrew fires his mother with such determination that she travels from their snug forest cottage to the surface of the moon to procure the medicine that will cure him. Illustrated with deep, rich colors, the tale of Mother Shrew’s journey will lift readers ages 4-8 up and out, imaginatively speaking, while at the same time comforting them, like a cool hand on a hot forehead. To read the review in full, click here. From Shelf Awareness (starred review): Wild Honey from the Moon is a mother's love story... and an adventure to linger happily over. Put this one on the shelf next to Sam McBratney and Anita Jeram's Guess How Much I Love You and Maurice Sendak's Little Bear. To read the review in full, click here. From School Library Journal: From the charming tree house community where Mother Shrew lives to the mesmerizing patterns of the Queen Bee’s garden, readers of all ages will delight in studying the intricate world Kraegel evokes. To read the review in full, click here. From Readings (Australia): This gorgeous, full-colour chapter book is an utter delight. To read the full review, click here. Plus, Wild Honey from the Moon is an Amazon Best Book of the Month!
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Divided into seven heavily illustrated chapters, the story is one that will captivate contemplative and creative young readers. Caregivers may find this to be their next weeklong bedtime story and one that fanciful children will want to hear again and again. click here to read the full review and a nice review from Publishers Weekly: Reassuring and warmhearted, the story celebrates a brave and loving guardian who will do anything for her child. click here to read the full review  color study from Wild Honey from the Moon A few dates to put on your calendar:
Oct 2 I'll be signing books for the intrepid independent booksellers, 5PM at the Heartland Fall Forum in Cleveland, OH. Nov. 5 Wild Honey from the Moon hits the bookshelves! Nov 9 Wild Honey from the Moon book launch, 11 AM at Schuler Books (28th Street) in Grand Rapids, MI. Nov 13 Book talk, reading and signing, 4:30 PM at The Book Stall, in Winnetka, IL. Nov 16 Book talk, reading and signing, 11 AM at Anderson’s Bookshop in Naperville, IL. |
