Laura Willingham
Children’s Book Author and Illustrator
Hi! I’m Laura. In my children’s picture book series, Lily solves problems with her crafty creations. The titles are: “Chickens Don’t Wear Tutus!” (Mom’s Choice Awards – Gold Recipient), “Chickens Don’t Ski!” (Mom’s Choice Awards – Gold Recipient), “Chickens Don’t Live in Tree Houses!” (released 6/23/22), and “Chickens Don’t Swim!” (releases 12/1/22). To preorder “Chickens Don’t Swim!” from the publisher and receive a 15% discount, use promo code: PREORDER2022 on this link:
https://www.blackrosewriting.com/childrensmg/chickensdontswim
“Chickens Don’t Swim!” In the end, chickens do swim! Theme: when there’s a will, there’s a way.
“Chickens Don’t Live in Tree Houses!” In the end, chickens really can live in tree houses. Theme: discovering that home is where you make it.
https://www.blackrosewriting.com/childrensmg/chickensdontliveintreehouses
A Lily Saves the Day Book: Chickens Don’t Live in Tree Houses! (Series #3) (Hardcover) – Walmart.com
Chickens Don’t Live in Tree Houses! by Laura Willingham (booksamillion.com)
All books are available (US & UK) in hardcover, eBook, and Audible (Tutu story). Order from retailers such as Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Books-A-Million, Target, and Walmart.
In this series, I created the illustrations in a simplistic style (similar to “Pete the Cat” books) with the intention for the illustrations to stand alone in telling the story. However, there is a text. The goal being to appeal to very young children, non-verbal children, and to be a fun/quick story for older children. These stories can be defined as fun, innocent, and entertaining. Not moral expounding.
I have many different illustration styles which can be seen on the SCBWI.org website. I’m originally from North Carolina, but currently living in Oklahoma. I enjoy the Blue Ridge Mountains, Pawleys Island, SC, and Grand Lake, Oklahoma. When I’m not writing and illustrating, I enjoy all things outdoors especially running, hiking, tennis, and walking my dog. My purpose for writing/illustrating picture books is to create fun and adventurous stories for children.
My motto: If you have an idea, go with it, express it, create it…even if it’s outside the norm.
“Chickens Don’t Ski!” (Mom’s Choice Awards – Gold Recipient). In the end, chickens really do ski! Theme: When you fall, brush yourself off, and get back up.
https://www.amazon.com/author/laurawillingham
https://www.blackrosewriting.com/childrensmg/chickensdontski
A Lily Saves the Day Book: Chickens Don’t Ski! (Hardcover) – Walmart.com
Chickens Don’t Ski! (A Lily Saves the Day Book): Willingham, Laura: 9781684338597: Amazon.com: Books
Chickens Don’t Ski! by Laura Willingham, Hardcover | Barnes & Noble® (barnesandnoble.com)
Chickens Don’t Ski! by Laura Willingham (booksamillion.com)
Click on link for the puppet read-aloud for my book titled “Chickens Don’t Wear Tutus!” & for “Chickens Don’t Ski!” Don’t forget to subscribe to the Think Ahead Kids YouTube channel.
YouTube:
Read-aloud from YouTube channel, Story Time With Stacey, for “Chickens Don’t Ski!”
Read-aloud from YouTube channel, Story Time With Stacey, for “Chickens Don’t Wear Tutus!”
“Chickens Don’t Wear Tutus!” (Mom’s Choice Awards – Gold Recipient). In the end, chickens really do wear tutus! Theme: Express yourself and do what makes you happy!
https://www.blackrosewriting.com/childrensmg/chickensdontweartutus
Chickens Don’t Wear Tutus! by Laura Willingham, Hardcover | Barnes & Noble® (barnesandnoble.com)
Chickens Don’t Wear Tutus! by Laura Willingham (booksamillion.com)
A Lily Saves the Day Book: Chickens Don’t Wear Tutus! (Hardcover) – Walmart.com
Reviews for “Chickens Don’t Ski!”
Reviews for “Chickens Don’t Wear Tutus!”
Contact
For general enquiries or school, library and bookstore readings/signings contact: lgwill42@gmail.com
Stay connected: https://linktr.ee/LauraWillingham
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