“Monsieur Drooley and the Drought”
Around 6-months-old, my husband started to call Samuel “Dr. Drooley.” As our boy gnawed his way through the corners of his clothes, blankets, toys, and our fingers, he left notable trails of drool. To keep him calm, I rocked and read to him. Many parents know the teething stage is not super easy with the wardrobe changes, cranky days and sleepless nights. In the end, we get teeth and that’s pretty awesome. But it’s Samuel’s drool I will remember forever.
The story is set in Loire Valley, the magical land in France that boasts the perfect climate and soil for producing some of the world’s most flavorful wines. Yes; I wrote a children’s book about a drought threatening wine production in France. I think it’s safe to say that sipping a little wine through the teething stage helps the whole world stay sweet.
“Monsieur Drooley” has a French glossary; teach the kiddos French!
“Monsieur Drooley” is also about shame and bullying. It is meant to illustrate that we all have a purpose.
Hey mamas! Read”Monsieur Drooley,” sip a glass of wine and rest assured … this drool shall pass.
COMING SOON!
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The “Josephine Jane and the Illuminating Locket” Series
Based on the blog, the j. jane project — which highlights diverse careers and aims to share inspirational stories of female leadership — “Josephine Jane” does the same for young readers.
Audrey Finney
The characters in these books have been brought to life by Audrey Finney.
Audrey is a Virginia native that has lived and traveled all around the country. She grew up with two artists as parents, who helped her grow in her creativity. Audrey’s other passions include her illustrations, art, and travel. She puts a lot of her life’s experiences into her artwork to brings stories to life. Audrey hopes to help create excitement and inspiration to children through her creative images.