JamesG
05-28-2013, 04:39 PM
"Little House on the Prairie" Star Melissa Gilbert To Publish First Picture Book -- EXCLUSIVE
by Hillary Busis
May 23 2013
Ma and Pa Ingalls must be so proud.
Actress Melissa Gilbert, best known for playing feisty Laura Ingalls on the beloved ’70s and ’80s TV series "Little House on the Prairie", will release her first picture book next year. Gilbert’s first book, the New York Times bestselling memoir Prairie Tale, was published in 2009.
Her latest venture is called Daisy and Josephine. The story follows its two titular characters, a shy little girl and the rambunctious pet who draws her out of her shell. It was inspired by Gilbert’s French bulldog, who shares a name with the puppy in her book.
The photo above — a picture of Gilbert in her "Little House" days — will serve as the actress’s author photo.
Gilbert is collaborating with illustrator Julia Kuo, an artist who has previously worked with Newbery Medal-winning author Cynthia Kadohata and New York Times bestselling author Jenny Han.
Daisy and Josephine will hit shelves January 28, 2014.
http://family-room.ew.com/2013/05/23/melissa-gilbert-first-picture-book-daisy-and-josephine-exclusive/
by Hillary Busis
May 23 2013
Ma and Pa Ingalls must be so proud.
Actress Melissa Gilbert, best known for playing feisty Laura Ingalls on the beloved ’70s and ’80s TV series "Little House on the Prairie", will release her first picture book next year. Gilbert’s first book, the New York Times bestselling memoir Prairie Tale, was published in 2009.
Her latest venture is called Daisy and Josephine. The story follows its two titular characters, a shy little girl and the rambunctious pet who draws her out of her shell. It was inspired by Gilbert’s French bulldog, who shares a name with the puppy in her book.
The photo above — a picture of Gilbert in her "Little House" days — will serve as the actress’s author photo.
Gilbert is collaborating with illustrator Julia Kuo, an artist who has previously worked with Newbery Medal-winning author Cynthia Kadohata and New York Times bestselling author Jenny Han.
Daisy and Josephine will hit shelves January 28, 2014.
http://family-room.ew.com/2013/05/23/melissa-gilbert-first-picture-book-daisy-and-josephine-exclusive/