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News and Updates - Updated 3/31/2009

"We've all heard the story of the three wise men who brought their gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh to the baby Jesus. But what about the camels who carried them? Here is the story of Humphrey the camel and his long and cold journey to Bethlehem.

In addition to an engaging text and gorgeous, yet whimsical artwork, this story reminds children of the importance of the Christmas holiday and the true meaning of gift giving."

NOW AVAILABLE - Carol's first original story, HUMPHREY'S FIRST CHRISTMAS!

HUMPHREY has been getting fantastic reviews all over the place - here are links to a few of them:

PODCAST REVIEW - JUSTONEMOREBOOK.COM

BLOG - RUSHMORE KID

You can order copies of Humphrey's First Christmas directly from the publisher: Ideals Children's Books at: 1-800-586-2572.

ISBN-10: 0824955595
ISBN-13: 978-0824955595

You can also order the book from Amazon.com, or use the Booksense website to locate your local independent bookstore.

The launch for my 25th picture book, my silver anniversary book, HUMPHREY'S FIRST CHRISTMAS was amazing. It was a glorious day! Over sixty friends attended. There was a Humphrey cake and blanket cookies! The weather was wonderful, and everything was so much fun. It was held at America's Teaching Zoo at Moorpark College. We all got to see an animal show, which included an Emu and a Coyote! After the show we all went to another area to meet the guest star, "Humphrey!" aka Forest. I got to feed him carrots and pet him! The highlight of the day! All in all it was perfect! We had a blast!

"Were is the young Mary, the richly attired Magi, the protective Joseph, and the toughly clad shepherds gathered round the manger that held the Son of God. This is the traditional story, based on the Bible account. Heyer's art, rendered on canvas, imparts to the book the texture of an elegant and classic work of art."

You can order copies of The First Christmas directly from the publisher: Ideals Children's Books at: 1-800-586-2572.

The First Christmas
ISBN-10: 0824955668
ISBN-13: 978-0824955663
DIMENSIONS: 8.6 x 8.5 x 0.4 inches
$8.99

The First Christmas
ISBN-10: 0824954696
ISBN-13: 978-0824954697
DIMENSIONS: 10.3 x 10.3 x 0.4 inches
$14.95

You can also order the book from Amazon.com, or use the Booksense website to locate your local independent bookstore.

THE FIRST EASTER (ISBN # 978-0-8249-54635) by Carol Heyer, in simple words and a gentle conversational style, tells of the tragic events of the last week of Jesus' life and the glorious first Easter Day. Young children will find this a perfect "first book" for understanding Easter.

Heyer's illustrations, with their rich and brilliant colors, will appeal to readers of all ages as they enter the world of Jesus and become participants in the events of THE FIRST EASTER.

The book is available through both Amazon.com and Barnes and Noble.

Click here to read Carol Heyer's interview with "Stories for Children Magazine."

UPCOMING ARTIST APPEARANCE

Mazza Museum
International Art from Picture Books
Carol Heyer will be a keynote speaker at the Mazza Summer Institute
Findlay, OH July 12- 16 2010
www.mazzamuseum.org

The Storyopolis Hank Zipzer signing was a great success!

Matthew Abramowitz, owner of Storyopolis, along with Henry Winkler, Carol Heyer and Lin Oliver.

Photograph by Michael Thompson.

K-LITE FM RADIO INTERVIEW

Carol was interviewed on the Gary and Catherine show on K-LITE 101.7 in Santa Barbara.

After the interview, Catherine borrowed Carol's book "Once Upon a Cool Motorcycle Dude"
and read it at local schools for READ ACROSS AMERICA DAY.