#BookReview: Easy Peasy, Ky Garvey (author), Amy Calautti (illus.), EK Books, February 2023. Blurb: Ruby loves her shiny new red roller skates. She’s never roller skated before, but she’s sure it will be easy peasy!So when her dad offers to help her learn to skate, Ruby says no. But things don’t go as planned … […]
Author Ky Garvey and illustrator Amy Calautti have certainly set the wheels in motion with their fun and lively picture book, Easy Peasy, which has been rolling its way into hands, hearts and roller rinks since its release. Today, we are gifted this exciting pleasure to chat with the talented creators of this joyous celebration […]
‘It was a treasured time together and I wanted to reflect that relationship in my book.’ – Ky Garvey. Easy Peasy embraces the beautiful relationship between a loving, supportive Dad and his daughter, Ruby. Author Ky Garvey has written a whimsical and inspiring story about a determined young girl who is empowered to learn to roller […]
We’re thrilled to have this bubbly author skate by to share and celebrate the joy of her latest release! Sparkly, colourful, energetic and empowering – Easy Peasy is a fun and playful picture book with valuable themes of independence, perseverance and trusting in the support of family members. Ky Garvey, together with illustrator Amy Calautti, […]
#whenthemoonisasmile #blogtour #booksontourpr #day5 “The salt spray tickles my nose and the waves tease my toes and dress my feet in lace socks as we race and chase along the shore.” Discussion Who do you have a special relationship with? What sorts of things do you like to do together? Have you taught each other […]
#whenthemoonisasmile #blogtour #booksontourpr #day4 Sense the joy and warmth between these two creators in this joint interview between long-time, established author, Teena Raffa-Mulligan, and talented emerging illustrator, Amy Calautti. Do they ever disagree?! Hello, Teena and Amy! It’s a pleasure to speak with both of you. Congratulations on the release of your touching book, When […]
#whenthemoonisasmile #blogtour #booksontourpr #day3 For those of you who already follow the talented Amy Calautti on social media, you will have had the fortunate visual pleasure of absorbing her incredible portfolio. Here, Amy walks us through her art process for each piece – this may of interest in particular to fellow artists out there! And […]
#whenthemoonisasmile #blogtour #booksontourpr #day2 When the Moon is a Smile, Teena Raffa-Mulligan (author), Amy Calautti (illus.), Daisy Lane Publishing, June 2019. Blurb: “Don’t go, Daddy!” It’s the plea that tugs at the heart of every loving father whose child no longer shares his everyday life due to a relationship break-down. For a young child, accepting […]
#whenthemoonisasmile #blogtour #booksontourpr #day2 Special bonds ought to be shared… Create some more beautiful memories with your loved ones with Teena Raffa-Mulligan and Amy Calautti‘s heartwarming book, When the Moon is a Smile. Fill out the form below for your chance to WIN a paperback copy, courtesy of Daisy Lane Publishing! All you need to […]
#whenthemoonisasmile #blogtour #booksontourpr #day1 This week’s tour is all about relationships. Our gorgeous feature book is titled, When the Moon is a Smile, and is a heartwarming story of the special bond between father and daughter and their love of spending time together. So, in honour of this sentiment, you will have the pleasure of […]
