Yesterday I walked into The Pie Bar carrying my new baby, What’s That Sound? Birds of the Bayou. I was hoping to meet with the owner to ask him to place it in the gift shop. When I came in, there was Tammy from church having a glass of wine on the leather sofa.
Tammy said, “I want to get your book for my new grandbaby.” So the book I had in my hand went to her new baby, Joy.
“To Joy—Listen close!” I drew a little bird emoji, and handed my new baby to Tammy.
I went back out to my car. (Have books, will travel). This time I grabbed two just in case.
I was meeting my friend and fellow picture book writer Mary Beth for a critique session. Mary Beth doesn’t have grandchildren yet, but she works with young kids as an OT.
“Of course I want one,” said Mary Beth. “We have to support each other, and besides, it’s precious.”
I also caught the owner, and he said he would stock it in the gift shop. “I always want to support local authors.”
This baby has taken a while to come to life. Now that he’s here, I am pleased to pass him around for others to enjoy.
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Reflections on the Teche 
I’m so excited about your new book. Congratulations, and enjoy every signing and gathering! I have signed up for a Kid Lit Progressive poem day AND written a reminder on my calendar for it.
WOW!!! So excited for this board book. I just ordered it so I can read it to Aden and Luca. Love the video. Are you planning to come to NCTE in Philly? If so, I’ll bring it so you can sign it for me! Congratulations!!!
Thanks, Sally! I don’t have plans to do NCTE this year. Sorry.
A beautiful day! Thanks for sharing it.
Congratulations. As a bird lover who walks around with the Merlin app ready to find who’s singing, this book speaks to my heart.
I am so excited for you and this very wonderful project. I am off to order.
Congrats. that’s wonderful!
That’s so exciting! Congratulations, Margaret.
So adorable, Margaret! Congratulations to the proud book-mama! Love that you are adding a little bird art. xo
Ooh, congratulations on your baby! It looks wonderful, and the little birdie doodle is adorable.
Congratulations! Mamere looks just like you 🙂 What a special book!
Happy to see people appreciating your baby!
I love that your new baby is out in the world for others to enjoy! And I love that the people you meet “need” a copy right away! I’ll be ordering mine soon. Even though I don’t have any babies anymore, I’m sure I’ll find a use!
Margaret, I love the sweet connections you made with your book baby on this day! Hooray for new books and selling them locally in the book shop. I loved watching you sign the book. 🙂
CONGRATULATIONS again, Margaret – A book baby on the first day of Spring! It’s sure to bring joy throughout all the seasons. xo
Congratulations, Margaret! What an adorable book!
Congratulations on the book! Those impromptu book moments are so special.
What a beautiful new baby! I love this story of you passing out new baby books. It makes my heart sing.
I am very happy for you! Your new “baby” looks very cute, just perfect for other babies, Margaret! Congratulations big time!
How exciting, and special to be signing your 📕 many congrats!!! And wishing you many readers too!
Margaret, I am so excited for you. Your book looks like it will be a beautiful success. Thanks for the quick video. I hope all your grandkids will enjoy it too.
I’m so happy to have just ordered WHAT’S THAT SOUND! Congratulations, Margaret!
So very thrilled for you, Margaret! Enjoy every moment of this baby’s new out-in-the-world life.