Wednesday, May 27, 2020

Fishing Creek Cottage Etsy Shop



During the last several months I have donated almost 200 face masks to essential workers, neighbors, family, and community members. 

On social media, I was surprised at how many people could not get face masks shipped quickly when ordering online.  

This is when I decided to re-open Fishing Creek Cottage Etsy Shop to allow fast shipping for masks and it also allowed me to sell my children's books in my shop.

Stay well and safe! AND if you need a face mask shipped quickly or would like to purchase one of my books (autographed copy)- visit my site.

Best,
Carrie





Friday, May 15, 2020

On Amazon today! If I Wear a Face Mask-Can I Still be Me?


If I Wear a Face Mask
Can I Still Be Me?

Available on Amazon today!
Ebook/Print coming soon


If I Wear a Face Mask Can I Still Be Me? is a 2020 special edition to the author, Carrie Garvin’s Sailing to Sleep interactive storybook collection.

The story begins with a little boy and his concerns about wearing a face mask. He asks throughout the story, “If I wear a face mask, can I still be me?” With the help of his big sister, he hopes to find the answer. She will take her little brother on an adventure that includes turning his bed into a ship to venture off to find solutions.

There are several gentle lessons woven into the story. A child will learn why face masks are worn and about good handwashing. The little boy’s question throughout the book, “If I wear a face mask, can I still be me?” will be answered before he goes to sleep.

The story is filled with adorable illustrations full of interactive questions the reader will be delighted to answer.

Other books from Carrie’s Sailing to Sleep interactive storybook collection are also available. Holiday magic with If You Were an Elf. Also, If You Were a Pirate children will love the pirate talk. 

All Carrie's stories are written with a gentle lesson for children to learn, and they are a fabulous read before falling asleep.

Post Script: I have put If You Were a Monster on temporary hold. I did this because I wanted to have this book launched sooner than later. Why? The first time I saw two of my handful of grandsons wearing face masks- my heart sunk to my feet. What a change- what were a five and seven-year-old thinking? Then my oldest grand girlie, 2020 HS graduate would soon be without prom, and possibly without a traditional graduation. At that moment I came up with the title of my next book- If I Wear a Face Mask- Can I Still Be Me?

Please be safe, be well, and be part of the plan for a healthy community again.

Carrie




Wednesday, March 11, 2020

If You Were a Pirate is now available on Amazon!



Interactive story with a gentle lesson about not blaming others.
Ahoy matey! Yer child will become a pirate fer a night and turn their bed into a ship to find a missing pillow. Did the old pirate take it? Will the child make him walk de plank?
This is the 2nd in the series: Sailing to Sleep- An interactive storybook collection.
Paperback: 6.99
Ebook: 2.99



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Monday, December 30, 2019

Work in Progess- IF YOU WERE a PIRATE


Coming in February will be the next book in my series: Saling to Sleep...

IF YOU WERE a PIRATE



The manuscript is finished. 

The manuscript has been edited.

Illustrations almost completed.

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Saturday, November 23, 2019

Excerpt first page: If You Were an Elf

A peek into the first page of my interactive storybook:
If You Were an Elf

If you were an Elf and needed to sleep, could you close your eyes and not make a peep?
You don't want to peek, but you just can't sleep.
Under your pillow is a list.
Is there someone you missed?
How will you sleep if your list is not complete?
If you were an Elf, what would you do?



Wednesday, November 20, 2019

Available! IF YOU WERE an ELF!














Because I love the magic of the holidays I wrote a children's book now available. IF YOU WERE an ELF is the first book from my Sailing to Sleep interactive storybook collection. Your child will imagine his/her bed turning into a ship, and their sheets the sail. 
The adventure will take an ELF (your child) with the help of a homeless reindeer to fill a Christmas list. But there is a twist with the list. Your child will be delighted with the interactive part of the book- making them be part of the story. Pure holiday fun!

It is offered both ebook (.99 cents) or print (under 10 dollars)
The ebook/kindle version can be loaded on any device, and Amazon offers a free Kindle app for you to use. IF you make a purchase, please leave a review. It helps a new book "be seen".
Happy Holidays!
Carrie


Monday, November 18, 2019

Paragraph Planet


New writers! Paragraph Planet, http://bit.ly/33ZRUx5 is a great way to get published. They publish one 75 word paragraph a day, every day, 365 days a year since 2008. Pretty impressive, huh?

AND you don't actually have to be a new writer, because the list of authors is unreal. There many well-known authors who have had their paragraphs published there. 

Mine below was published several years ago. I am honored to be included in their list of many writers.


Two New Releases! Sailing to Sleep...An interactive Storybook Collection

  New releases! By Carrie Garvin These two children’s books are part of my Sailing to Sleep…An interactive storybook collection If You W...