http://www.thegreatwillow.com/blog Written in poetry by Michael Starr and superbly illustrated by Nancy Parczyk. Sun, 07 Mar 2010 17:58:35 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en You guys are awesome.  I had a great time, and hope you did too.  Hope to see you again soon. Cheerio's! Michael http://www.thegreatwillow.com/blog/2010/03/07/thank-you-horace-mann-second-graders/ Sorry for being away for so long.  Business has been slow, economy... ANYWAY!  I just want to thank those who still want "The Great Willow" to continue on. A few notes: I will be reading at Beverly Hills Elementary this friday afternoon (3/5/10).  Very excited to get back to it.  Also, a bit of ... http://www.thegreatwillow.com/blog/2010/03/04/missed-you/ You made my day! Thanks for being involved and interested in the great willow! You guys rock! Hope you had a great time! Cheerio's,Michael http://www.thegreatwillow.com/blog/2009/05/06/thank-you-el-rodeo-elementary-school-1st-graders/ New songs to sing, games to play and books to read! Wolf Pup and Duckling need a friends! The perfect time to buy is now... Package still includes FREE poster and bookmark. Books numbered and signed by Author; Michael Starr, and Illustrator; Nancy Parczyk! Get your book TODAY! If you know ... http://www.thegreatwillow.com/blog/2009/04/05/the-spring-the-great-willow/ Just want to send a heartfelt thanks to Blue Chair Bookstore in Glendora, for making me feel at home.  Visit this cute, unique bookstore if you get the chance.  Info is in the "Other places to buy" section of this website.  Thanks to everyone who bought a copy... Enjoy! Sincere thanks, Michael http://www.thegreatwillow.com/blog/2008/12/21/blue-chair-bookstore/ Now is the time to purchase "The Great Willow".  Get that perfect gift for your child or children you know!  Autographed by author and illustrator... and hand numbered!  Recieve TWO free gifts with your purchase: A Great Willow POSTER and "The Arival" BOOKMARK.  Order today! Best wishes for your holiday! Michael http://www.thegreatwillow.com/blog/2008/12/03/holidays-holidays-holidays-the-perfect-gift/ TIMES: 1, 2, 3, and 4 p.m. WHERE: The performance gazebo right at the main entrance to the park. SPECIAL GIVEAWAY:  With every purchase, you will receive a FREE POSTER.  Just look for this poster around the park and tell us where you saw it.  If you purchase a book, the author ... http://www.thegreatwillow.com/blog/2008/08/11/six-flags-magic-mountain-readings-saturday-august-23rd/ Just a few reviews that are floating around. Go to Amazon, search BOOKS, The Great Willow and read the reviews! Here is one posted by an 8 year old! "The Great Willow" is about a wolf pup. One day she wanted to have an adventure and so she asked ... http://www.thegreatwillow.com/blog/2008/08/01/book-reviews/ The Great Willow took Honorable Mention amongst hundreds of children's books at the HW book festival. One small step for the independent author! I would also like to thank Blair and her crew at Totz Only for the great time we had on Saturday's reading! I will ... http://www.thegreatwillow.com/blog/2008/07/22/honorable-mention-at-the-hollywood-book-festival/ http://www.thegreatwillow.com/blog/2008/07/07/readingsunday-july-20th-six-flags-magic-mountain/