Tag Archives: picture books

Sharing a Sunny Review

Posted on July 27, 2020 by nancyviau

This lovely review is from Jen over at PictureBooks4Learning.blog who received the book from Albert Whitman & Co (publisher) in exchange for an honest review. “This joyful and sweet book by Nancy Viau allows readers to feel like they are … Continue reading →

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A New Review of An Old Book

Posted on June 24, 2020 by nancyviau

This adorable four-year-old’s review of my very first picture book, Look What I Can Do!, warms my heart so much. This 2013 book is available at select retailers.

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These 2 Cuties Are Very Happy With Their New Book!

Posted on May 8, 2020 by nancyviau

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Is It Time for the Beach Yet?

Posted on November 4, 2019 by nancyviau

Well, I may be rushing the summer season, but I’m so excited to show you an Advanced Reader Copy of my next picture book, Today Is a Beach Day! The illustrations are done by Charlie Adler and each displays sunny … Continue reading →

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Fall Book Fests

Posted on October 9, 2019 by nancyviau

Chappaqua Children’s Book Festival (NY) was amazing–150 authors and tons of book-buyers! A big shout-out to the festival organizers and all the people who stopped by my table that day. THANK YOU! The bookseller ran out of my books, but … Continue reading →

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Book Festival & Conference Time

Posted on October 3, 2019 by nancyviau

On Saturday, October 5th, look for me in New York at the Chappaqua Children’s Book Festival . The authors are organized alphabetically so make your way past 145 authors to very back and wave frantically until I spot you. I’m … Continue reading →

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Go Outside!

Posted on April 29, 2019 by nancyviau

The weather here on the East Coast is turning warmer and inviting, so GO OUTSIDE! (Fun fact: ALL of my books, picture books and middle-grade books, take place mostly outside.) Here’s an interesting article on how to get kids to … Continue reading →

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Johnstown Children’s Book Festival

Posted on April 5, 2019 by nancyviau

Saturday, April 6th, I’ll be signing books at the Johnstown Children’s Book Festival. Won’t you join me? I hear there might be snow flurries because Mother Nature is very much on board with my picture book, First Snow. https://www.thelearninglamp.org/for-families/childrens-book-festival-johnstown-2-2/

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PA School Librarians Conference

Posted on March 26, 2019 by nancyviau

Look for me this Friday, March 29th in Hershey at the Pennsylvania School Librarians Conference. I’ll be hanging out with other truly terrific children’s book authors in the “alley” from 9:00 – 4:00. Although the snow is gone for the year, … Continue reading →

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Work and Play in Sunny Colorado!

Posted on March 26, 2019 by nancyviau

I had the best time visiting schools in the Denver area as part of the Denver Children’s Festival of Stories! At the educator night the Friday before, I got to connect with school librarians, and the festival on Saturday was … Continue reading →

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