Butterfly Kisses for Grandma and Grandpa

Emily loves to visit Grandma and Grandpa. Like most grandchildren, she is showered with affection and enjoys the freedom to do what she wants. But sadly, every visit comes to an end, leaving Emily longing for a way to feel close to her grandparents until she can see them again. This gracefully illustrated story reinforces the loving bond between grandchildren and grandparents who cannot see each other as often as they would like. Through the eyes of Emily, children discover a magical kind of connection and learn to use their imagination, memory, and natural surroundings to feel close to their grandparents whether they are miles or countries apart.

Alayne Kay Christian is a writer, certified life coach, and proud grandmother to three-year-old Elle. Butterfly Kisses for Grandma and Grandpa was born out of the struggle and longing she experienced as a ?remote? grandparent and her dedication to ensuring that Elle felt the love of her grandparents when they could not be together.Born in the Rockies, raised in Chicago, and now residing in Raleigh, North Carolina, Alayne?s writing shares the creative spirit and kinship with nature that organically resides in her heart.Joni Stringfield is a lifelong artist and freelance illustrator specializing in children?s creations. Having recently completed illustrations on the picture book Circle of Three, Joni makes her second foray into this genre with Butterfly Kisses for Grandma and Grandpa. As has been the case since childhood, she spends her time drawing, painting, and reading. Currently living and working in San Francisco, California, Joni feels fortunate to be able to employ the artistic passions of her youth in her professional (and somewhat grown-up) career.