Charlene McDonnough
Official Website of Author and Illustrator of Children's Books
Gemma the Sweater Loving Giraffe
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3 books in 1, with a puzzle and coloring pages. This book stars Gemma the giraffe, and her many friends who join her for adventures. It's brilliantly illustrated in great colors and textures made with zen tangle art. Lots of young people are having fun with Gemma and her adventures. Looking forward to the next book!
Yesterday, I received my own autographed copy of "Gemma the Sweater Loving Giraffe," from my dear friend, Charlene McDonnough. Charlene did a wonderful job! I highly recommend this book for any and all with elementary age family members. Order from amazon.com. Very reasonable with beautiful pictures and activity pages. Can hardly wait to see "where Gemma will go next and just what she will do."
Amazingly done! I love the colors and Gemma! I would love to be her friend. Charlene, you did a great job and I hope this is just the beginning. I would recommend this for parents with children who love books and adventure. Also let's them show some creativity with the pages to color. It is a good example of friendship too.
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BIO
Charlene McDonnough was born and raised in the small town of Moriarty, New Mexico on a farm with her 5 siblings and a wide variety of animals, which started her love of nature. She served on active duty in the Air Force for 15 years, serving in a number places all over the world. Charlene earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education and taught school for three years, she then went on to get her Master’s Degree in Library and Information Science. She has been working in public libraries ever since. Charlene has two grown sons. She lives in South Carolina with her husband and two cats named Henry and Bella.
Charlene has been crafty her whole life. She started exploring her artist side in 2012. She began drawing ZIA art which is Zen-tangle Inspired Art for family and friends. After about the 10th person told her that she should be illustrating children's books, she took them seriously and decided to write and illustrate a book of her own. The illustrations for her first book Gemma the Sweater Loving Giraffe took her six months to complete. When she was finished with that book a second one was put in the mix. Gemma the Sweater Loving Giraffe - World Traveler will be released in late November. There are plans for a third book as well.
RECENT and UPCOMING EVENTS
Hartsville S.C. Frets and Necks Fest 2017 - Table with Pee Dee Writers
10:00am - 6:00pm
7
2017
Oct.
Gemma The Sweater Loving Giraffe - World Traveler Release Date
May
1 2017
Gemma The Sweater Loving Giraffe Learns Her ABCs - Tentative Release Date
Apr.
30
2018
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