“The Christmas Cats” series (www.TheXmasCats.com) has a new entry for Christmas this year entitled “The Christmas Cats Encounter Bats.“ It is Book #3 in the series and available on Amazon (in both paperback and Kindle versions) as well as at the Book Rack stores and Book World at Southpark Mall.
Recently, the Chicago Writers’ Association named “The Christmas Cats Chase Christmas Rats” , last year’s Christmas entry, one of the 7 Best Books of 2014 in its category (non-traditionally published) from among 75 entries.
Each book features a good moral lesson for children aged 3 to 10. As with the first 2 books, this year’s book was written for and with the author’s twin granddaughters, Ava and Elise Wilson.
Author Connie Wilson will be present at appearances throughout the holiday season, often with the Cat in the Hat accompanying her and available for photos. There is also a website at www.TheXmasCats.com with FREE coloring book pages from all 3 books, mazes, and other interactive activities for children aged 3 to 10.
Appearances:
November 15, Saturday, 1 to 3 p.m. at the Book Rack in Moline (NO CAT)
November 22, Saturday, noon to 4 p.m. at South Park Mall in Moline (NO CAT)
December 5, 2014, Friday: LeClaire, Razzleberries, 5 to 7 p.m. (CAT) **
December 6, 2014, Saturday: @ Book signing at Bookworld at South Park Mall from 1 to 3 p.m. (NO CAT)
Dec. 6, 2014: Village of East Davenport Christmas Walk, @ Freddy Fritters Doggie Bakery, 6 to 9 p.m. (CAT) **
December 10, 2014, 7 p.m., Read Local at the Bettendorf Public Library (NO CAT)
December 12, Friday in Rock Island, IL: Gallery Hop, 6 to 9 p.m. (location TBA) ( CAT)
December 13, Saturday, at the Book Rack in Davenport, 1-3 p.m. (NO CAT)
December 13, Saturday in Geneseo, 6 to 8 p.m. at the Four Seasons (CAT)
Dec.19-20: New Orleans, Writers for New Orleans Benefit (NO CAT)