Mrs. Claus Reveals the Secret of Season’s Greetings
A Christmas book with nostalgia, a message and big production values. “We wanted to put the importance of family back into Christmas. Everything is too much about presents and gadgets. What we really remember year after year are the small things—the personal rituals that every family has,” said the author, Pat Davis.
Ward Hill, MA, December 04, 2008 --(PR.com)-- Achieving a lifelong dream, Pat Davis (Greenberg) of Wilmington, MA had always wanted to write a children’s book about Christmas and the special traditions in her own family. A chance meeting with a new children’s book publisher, Little Blue Flower Press of Ward Hill, MA and finding the right illustrator, Donna Berger of Lowell, MA helped make her dream a reality—and the result, The Secret of Season’s Greetings, is a universal tale every family can enjoy.
“Pat was the perfect person to write this book,” said publisher, Pam Marin-Kinsley. “Pat Davis has been playing Mrs. Claus for over 20 years. The last 5 years she has portrayed Mrs. Claus on a special train ride, “The Polar Express” sponsored by St. Michael’s School in North Andover, MA. The train runs between Newburyport, MA and Beverly, MA in a daylong event that attracts over 2,400 children and their parents. Donna Berger had illustrated 9 other children’s books before this one and had just the right warm almost Norman Rockwell-like style to make The Secret of Season’s Greetings something very special.”
The Secret of Season’s Greetings tells the story of a family down on their luck and how the special, small traditions handed down in the mother’s family are revealed to be something far greater and more magical than any of them ever imagined.
“We wanted to put the importance of family back into Christmas. Everything is too much about presents and gadgets. What we really remember year after year are the small things—the personal rituals that every family has,” said the author, Pat Davis.
Patricia (Pat) Davis was born in Boston, and grew up in Revere, Massachusetts. One of seven girls, her childhood was a difficult one. She left school at the age of twelve to care for her ailing mother, Lillian. At fifteen, her mother passed away and while they only had this short time together, Lillian left her with a lifetime of wisdom.
Donna Berger comments, “The Secret of Season’s Greetings” allowed me to create the magic of Christmas past, portraying a loving family, jubilant children, a faithful dog—all joining together to share their joy of ‘Seasons Greetings.’” Donna Berger (www.donnaberger.com) is an award-winning freelance illustrator who works out of her studio located at Western Avenue Studios, an artist community of over 150 artists in Lowell, MA.
“Pat’s message is a strong one. You have to live with Christmas in your heart and in your actions toward others all year—because the spirit and magic of Christmas lives on—only if we believe,” said publisher, Pam Marin-Kingsley
The book is available online at www.secretofseasonsgreetings.com. The Secret of Season’s Greetings (ISBN: 978-0-9801004-0-2) is 64 pages long, full color and retails for $19.95.
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If you would like more information on this topic or to schedule an interview with either Pat Davis the author or Donna Berger the illustrator, please call Pamela Marin-Kingsley at (978) 521-1688 or email her at bluedaisy22@gmail.com.
About Little Blue Flower Press: Little Blue Flower Press (www.littleblueflower.com) is an independent publisher of children’s books located in Ward Hill, MA. The Secret of Season’s Greetings is the first book produced by the company.
“Pat was the perfect person to write this book,” said publisher, Pam Marin-Kinsley. “Pat Davis has been playing Mrs. Claus for over 20 years. The last 5 years she has portrayed Mrs. Claus on a special train ride, “The Polar Express” sponsored by St. Michael’s School in North Andover, MA. The train runs between Newburyport, MA and Beverly, MA in a daylong event that attracts over 2,400 children and their parents. Donna Berger had illustrated 9 other children’s books before this one and had just the right warm almost Norman Rockwell-like style to make The Secret of Season’s Greetings something very special.”
The Secret of Season’s Greetings tells the story of a family down on their luck and how the special, small traditions handed down in the mother’s family are revealed to be something far greater and more magical than any of them ever imagined.
“We wanted to put the importance of family back into Christmas. Everything is too much about presents and gadgets. What we really remember year after year are the small things—the personal rituals that every family has,” said the author, Pat Davis.
Patricia (Pat) Davis was born in Boston, and grew up in Revere, Massachusetts. One of seven girls, her childhood was a difficult one. She left school at the age of twelve to care for her ailing mother, Lillian. At fifteen, her mother passed away and while they only had this short time together, Lillian left her with a lifetime of wisdom.
Donna Berger comments, “The Secret of Season’s Greetings” allowed me to create the magic of Christmas past, portraying a loving family, jubilant children, a faithful dog—all joining together to share their joy of ‘Seasons Greetings.’” Donna Berger (www.donnaberger.com) is an award-winning freelance illustrator who works out of her studio located at Western Avenue Studios, an artist community of over 150 artists in Lowell, MA.
“Pat’s message is a strong one. You have to live with Christmas in your heart and in your actions toward others all year—because the spirit and magic of Christmas lives on—only if we believe,” said publisher, Pam Marin-Kingsley
The book is available online at www.secretofseasonsgreetings.com. The Secret of Season’s Greetings (ISBN: 978-0-9801004-0-2) is 64 pages long, full color and retails for $19.95.
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If you would like more information on this topic or to schedule an interview with either Pat Davis the author or Donna Berger the illustrator, please call Pamela Marin-Kingsley at (978) 521-1688 or email her at bluedaisy22@gmail.com.
About Little Blue Flower Press: Little Blue Flower Press (www.littleblueflower.com) is an independent publisher of children’s books located in Ward Hill, MA. The Secret of Season’s Greetings is the first book produced by the company.
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www.secretofseasonsgreetings.com
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