“BRAVE NELLIE” – Hallowell

AUTHOR: Sharalyn Morrison-Andrews

ILLUSTRATOR: Lucas Richards

BOOK: “Brave Nellie”

WHERE: Hubbard Free Library, 115 Second St., Hallowell

WHEN: Sunday, 2-4 p.m.

Brave Nellie is the story of a brave little dog’s journey from living on the beach of the Dominican Republic to her “forever home” in the United States, where she encountered a world full of new challenges.

Nellie teaches valuable lessons about learning and coping.

Part of the profits of the book will be donated to help support the stray dogs on the north coast of the Dominican Republic.

Sharalyn Morrison-Andrews grew up in Hallowell and currently lives in Cape Elizabeth.

“Brave Nellie” is available at amazon.com.

“WHALES” – Rockland

AUTHOR/ILLUSTRATOR: Meryl Henderson Learnihan

BOOK: “Whales! Strange and Wonderful”

WHERE: Maine Coastal Islands Art Gallery, 9 Water St., Rockland

WHEN: Friday, 5-8 p.m.

Have you ever wondered how an artist, an author and a publisher work together to create an attractive book? This series of sketches and paintings by Meryl Henderson Learnihan shows the process of illustrating the book, “Whales! Strange and Wonderful.” This exhibit compliments the series of cast bronze whales on display at the Maine Coastal Islands National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center.

“TIPPY TOM” – Palermo

AUTHOR: Beverly Murdock

ILLUSTRATOR: Connie Bellet

BOOK: “More Adventures of Tippy Tom”

WHERE: Palermo Community Center, Turner Road, Palermo

WHEN: Saturday, 1-3 p.m.

It all started with bedtime stories that Beverly Murdock made up and told to her young children. They asked their mother to write down the stories, so they could introduce their own children to the adventuresome little Maine woodland elf named Tippy Tom. Finally, in her 80s, Murdock did write down the stories and engaged artist Connie Bellet of Palermo to illustrate them.

Murdock will be selling and signing her books. Bellet will also sign books.  Parents, grandparents and kids are all welcome to come and enjoy tea, cider and cookies, and maybe have Mrs. Murdock read a story. Pat Newell will be available to answer questions from aspiring writers. This event is hosted by the Living Communities Foundation. For more information or directions, please call Connie at 993-2294.

“WHAT TAIL?” – Windsor

AUTHOR: Roberta R. Barnes

BOOK: “What Tail?”

WHERE: Hussey’s General Store, Windsor

WHEN: Sunday, 12-3 p.m.

Author Roberta R. Barnes will be signing copies of her new children’s fantasy book. Set in the magical Annan Woods, “What Tail?” is the fascinating story of an animal called “Ve,” whose secret makes him unlike all other animals. Everyone forgets to remember what he looks like when he or she is not looking at him; they even forget to remember how long his tail is, or if he has a tail.

Despite his secret Ve tries to make friends with a little girl named Misty, a fox called Silver Tip, a weasel called Wolvie, a very wise old owl and a few others. This leads to the most unexpected adventures, which teach children the value in not judging and extending kindness to others.

Through her book, Barnes hopes young readers experience the fun in using their own imagination and in the process see that one’s actions are more important than appearances.

Barnes is Gendai Reiki-ho and Komyo Reiki Kai Shihan and an herbalist. She founded the Natural Healing & Learning Center in Windsor in 2002.