The author, on how she and Arthur were united:
We got Arthur as a puppy while we were living in England. He's from a show dog family, but because of his slight stature and turned out feet, he was not deemed "show quality." He's star quality to us (and to the judges who awarded him first place for "friendliest puppy who doesn't jump up!"). When leaving his first family he cried all the way home. We cheered him up by composing a song for him, which...[read on]About Bonwill's new book, When Mermaids Sleep, from the publisher:
In this beautifully lyrical bedtime picture book, young readers will be whisked to a land where mermaids sleep and pirates snore; where fairies slumber onLearn more about the book and author at Ann Bonwill's website.flower petals and a giant's sleepy sighs make the valleys rumble. Featuring dream-like illustrations by Society of Illustrators Gold Medal recipients Steve Johnson and Lou Fancher, When Mermaids Sleep is an ideal addition to the bedtime canon.
Read--Coffee with a Canine: Ann Bonwill and Arthur.
--Marshal Zeringue
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