Talented puppeteer,  Jean Vanier, made puppets of characters from Belinda the Balerina and put on a show in Chicago, with help from real little ballerinas.

I was interviewed by Terri DeBoer and Rachael Ruiz about “What Makes You Happy?”

A book of happiness: woodtv.com

Talking abut “The Happy Book.”

This makes me happy:   http://www.mlive.com/living/grand-rapids/index.ssf/2011/01/exploring_happiness_childrens.html

ON Wednesday, December 1st, Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital hosted a Donor Appreciation Night. It was a lovely affair. The highlight for me was when President Doctor Bob Connors presented my book to Helen DeVos. Up until that point, the book had been a bit of a secret. Here are a few pictures from the event.

WHAT MAKES YOU HAPPY? was commissioned by Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital to honor Helen DeVos for the vision, kindness and generosity that made the hospital a reality. I was honored to be chosen to write and illustrate this book. The new hospital is  amazing, and really worth seeing. The book will be available for purchase in the gift shop, but, just as exciting, it will also be at several computer stations, where you can click through it just for fun. I hope to see you there!

From Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital
Come and see a hospital built just for kids and families. On Saturday, December 4, 2010, doors will be wide open for the community preview of the new Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital. To accommodate all of our visitors, we are scheduling self-guided tours. Please call 616.776.9626 to reserve your time.  You are sure to hear a lot of “Oohs” and “Ahhs” when you see our kid-friendly spaces and innovative features.

Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital 100 Michigan St. NE Grand Rapids, MI 49503
www. helendevoschildrens.org/2011

Check out the recent article that appeared in the Muskegon News!