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July 31, 2022 by Kristina Lunde 1 Comment

Silly Lily and the Polka-Dot Lunch: An Indie Book Launch for Kids

As an indie author and self-publisher, I have launched previous books with traditional methods. These include blog posts, readings, press release, and a memoir class at my local library. I have signed books at a local bookstore and in a restaurant where a buffet table accompanied my reading. For my first children’s book, Silly Lily and the Polka-Dot Lunch, I wanted a non-traditional book launch. My children’s picture book is unique in my line-up of otherwise serious non-fiction (i.e. memoirs and Bible studies), so this time I designed a playful book launch for kids.

Lily, the star of my book as illustrated by Danika Capson, easily charmed my team of graphic designer, editors, reviewers, and early readers—all grown-ups. For the book launch, I wanted to introduce Lily to kids and then explore their reactions. I chose kids I volunteered with at church, asking their parents for permission to read my book. The parents knew that I was gifting a book copy, but the kids’ responses were spontaneous and fresh.

For the preschoolers, we started with gross motor activities to learn about circles and polka dots. Then we sat down to read the book, identifying shapes and colors on the pages. I discussed respect with school-aged kids, focusing on Lily’s body language and words in response to her mother. Another approach focused on the story progression as Lily refused and later—spoiler alert—tried new foods. With older siblings present, I had them loudly read the bold-font words, an activity that got everyone giggling.

Varying my approach based on the children’s ages, I evaluated their responses to the story’s themes. I love reading to children, whether they are non-readers, early readers, or precocious readers. Engaging young children and experiencing their perspectives resulted in a fun and unique book launch. It also helped me practice for my upcoming author visits to libraries and schools. No, this launch did not net me any sales or provide wide publicity, but those were not my goals. What a joy to read to kids and to see their responses to Lily. And what a surprise to later hear that my book became a favorite bedtime story!

Acknowledgments

Thank you to these precious families for giving me time with your children and allowing me to post your pictures.

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June 30, 2022 by Kristina Lunde Leave a Comment

Silly Lily and the Polka-Dot Lunch: A Children’s Picture Book

Silly Lily and the Polka-Dot Lunch

Are you looking for a whimsical picture book, a sweet story of challenge served with a bit of silly? Do you deal with a child’s food refusal? Do you know a picky eater? Whether your child is neurotypical or on the autism spectrum, my new picture book, entitled Silly Lily and the Polka-Dot Lunch, encourages children to try eating something new.

Sometimes Lily is silly, but she always knows what she wants. Instead of eating food, Lily tries to eat the polka dots on her pants. Will strong-willed Lily try real food for lunch? Kristina Lunde’s new story uses shapes, colors, repetition, encouragement, good manners, and a bit of silliness to encourage children to try new foods.

Filed Under: Books, Parenting Tagged With: book launch, children’s book, Danika Capson, food refusal, picky eater, picture book, polka dot, Silly Lily

April 15, 2019 by Kristina Lunde Leave a Comment

Bible on the Bluff: Book Launch

Bible Study Guide

Are you looking for a video series for your Bible study group or for your own personal growth? Check out Kristina Lunde’s new book launch:

Bible on the Bluff: Hearing God’s Voice, Ezra–Song of Songs 

This study guide is volume three in the Bible study series that correlates with Bible on the Bluff videos by Kristina Lunde. Reviewing Biblical examples of Old Testament people with whom God spoke and interacted, this study discusses what God said, how He said it, what God showed people, and how they responded. The goal is to learn from these examples and relate them to our lives today.

Bible on the Bluff, Volume Three Videos

In addition to video outline notes, the Bible study guide contains discussion questions, leader guidelines, and additional Bible passages related to each of the twelve videos.

For additional studies, check out earlier volumes of the Bible on the Bluff, Hearing God’s Voice series that explore Genesis – Deuteronomy and Joshua – 2 Chronicles.

I meditate on your precepts and consider your ways. I delight in your decrees; I will not neglect your word.                                                                            Psalm 119:15-16

 

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January 1, 2018 by Kristina Lunde Leave a Comment

Book Launch of Memoir Sequel

 My River of Sorrow: A Widow’s Journey with God is Kristina Lunde’s memoir of true love, sudden death, and authentic faith.

 

 

Memorial Stones: Reflections from My River of Sorrow is the sequel that focuses on the rebuild, God’s Word, and a new normal.

Memorial-Stones cover thumbnailWhat do you do after you have survived tragedy in your life? What can be gained from the lessons learned through challenge and adversity? How do you integrate that experiential growth into life and living as you move onward from grief? In this sequel to her memoir, second-generation, sudden-death widow Kristina Lunde takes you through insights gained, understanding expanded, and challenges overcome as she chronicles her life’s rebuild. Find encouragement and comfort as you follow Lunde’s adjustment from widowhood to a life no longer consumed with grief. Lunde relies on God and finds guidance in His Word as she copes with single parenting, a cross-country move, and mid-life dating on her way to a new normal.

Cover credits:
My River of Sorrow cover image by Sergey Peterman
Memorial Stones cover photo by Pavel Vakhrushev

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