Thanks for stopping by! The Blue Bird Stories are a series of books for young children where words come to life and pictures tell warm and upbeat stories through the eyes of the Blue Bird and his new friends. Join me as I share rhyming tales and vibrant watercolor illustrations that will ignite your child's imagination.
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"Tree Frog, Tree Frog, Is That You?"
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Discover the first of the Blue Bird Stories…
“Tree Frog, Tree Frog, Is That You?”
Sometimes a little noise can be a good thing! When a baby blue bird hears chirping long after his bedtime, he decides to find out who is making all that noise. What he finds is a new and unlikely friendship, and a much-needed good night’s sleep. He also discovers that friends and smiles can come from the most unexpected places!
“Tree Frog, Tree Frog, Is That You?” is a charming bedtime story brimming with bright watercolor illustrations and endearing characters. Adults will love reading this story to their young children and grandchildren, while older children will want to read it out loud again and again. The book has been called a “lovely little story” and is destined to become a classic.
This is the first book in the Blue Bird series and is sure to bring you and your little one a smile.
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The Blue Bird Stories
Discover Enchanting Stories
The Blue Bird Stories and “Tree Frog, Tree Frog, Is that You?” were born on a summer night with a warm breeze blowing through an open window. A noisy tree frog was chirping and Holly wondered what a bird might think if they heard his late night calls. What if that bird and the tree frog met?
Embark on an Imaginative Journey
Every story in the series is carefully crafted in memorable rhyme and accompanied by beautiful watercolor illustrations that will ignite joy and curiosity in your child’s heart. These books are perfect bedtime stories for little ones and parents alike.
Upcoming Stories
“Tree Frog, Tree Frog, Is That You?” is the first book in this series and will be available on all platforms in just a few short weeks. What’s next? Watch for the next book, Bumblebee, Bumblebee, Is That You? in 2024! Dive into the colorful world of the busy bumblebee as he meets the friendly Blue Bird. Vibrant watercolor images will delight children as they follow the Blue Bird on yet another colorful and rhyme-filled adventure.
Holly Gumke - Author & Illustrator
Hi, everyone! I am a children's book author and illustrator from Pennsylvania who loves creating a good rhyme. I love storytelling, songwriting and painting, and often wake up in the middle of the night with ideas in rhyme running through my head!
I hope that you enjoy reading “Tree Frog Tree Frog Is that You?” as much as I enjoyed writing and illustrating it. Let me know what you think! Hope you come back for the next book in the series in 2024!
I’m a veteran, a wife, a mom and a grandmother who understands how important it is to read to young children. I’ve loved every minute of this crazy journey as it’s made me who I am today. Be and celebrate who you are! Do what you love, and never let anyone tell you that you can’t achieve your goals! For more about me, check out the About section.
