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 " I Found It So I'll Keep It! " is a fun children's story filled with vividly colored whimsical characters with easy to read text for young readers that will keep them engaged with each turn of the page.  Doug the Bug takes a walk and discovers a few lost treasures along the way.  He will eventually face a social and moral challenge as to whether or not he should return lost items to their owners or keep them for himself.  It's a simple life lesson in decision making that we all face from time to time presented in a way that demonstrates that the value of making the right decision can be a reward in and of itself.    This is a great read-it-together book that is sure to spark some very interesting home conversations with inquisitive youngsters.  You can find ordering and book detail page at my Book Store .  Feel free to share this post with your friends and family and I hope you'll ENJOY!

There is a squeaky door that needs fixing, a picture that need hanging, a fence that needs mending, hedges that need trimming, furniture that needs cleaning and a bookshelf that needs to be built.  How will these tasks ever get done?  Don't worry because my Grandma will use her power tools! Read this story and find out just exactly how we can get these problems solved. Young readers will quickly engage with Annie Lang's vividly detailed imagery as a little girl character and her Grandma spend the day together working on projects and fixing "stuff".  Children will learn about common tools in the toolbox, why safety gear is needed and how quickly the day passes when you spend it working together.  "My Grandma Uses Power Tools" is a terrific "read it together" publication that encourages discussion with each turn of the page. Inspired by her granddaughters, this is Annie Lang's ninth indie published children's book title.   In today

New Children's Book Release! Something Weird is Going on Here written and illustrated by Annie Lang Here is a delightful story that will inspire, encourage and help introduce young readers to the wonderful world of books!  Colorful and engaging illustrated images help early learners see how family life quickly changes as seen through the perspective of Meatloaf the cat.  From life at the shelter to the everyday joys of a new home to to addition of a new family member, children will see how Meatloaf the cat adapts to each new "weird" event that comes along.  This is a great read-it-together book that is sure to spark some very interesting home conversations with inquisitive youngsters.  This is Annie's 8th self published children's book title and is available in both paperback and Kindle editions from Amazon.com  and many other online book stores.

JUST RELEASED! Here is something you may not know.  There are elves who live where there's no ice and snow. So what's this story all about?  Read the book and you'll find out!   You'll find both the Paperback and Kindle editions along with the storybook details in Annie Lang's Book Store ! Meanwhile, you can watch the video trailer to see all the new Elf characters featured in this story.  ENJOY & please feel free to share this page link!

My Newest Book is HERE       It's a Silly Little Story to make you SMILE! "Now That's Just SILLY!" You'll find my newest Children's Book available in both printed and e-book versions at Annie Lang's Books .  Want to see what it's about?  Just watch this short book trailer and find out! If you'd like to see how the character art happened...just watch this short " Draw it Silly " video!  Hope You ENJOY...

NEW CHILDREN'S BOOK RELEASE! If you've been wondering what I've been working on this summer, it's this delightful new Look Before You Leap, Froggy   Children's Book! Young readers will quickly engage with the vividly detailed characters and imagery as the story unfolds.   The moral to the story is obvious, but it is presented in a way that is not so much about paying attention to words of caution as it is about taking advice intended to keep us safe.  Unlike traditional children's books where the main character solves his own problems, this story presents a more realistic scenario whereas the younger character may need a little help in order to get out of a precarious situation and to learn a valuable life lesson from the experience.   "Look Before You Leap, Froggy!" is a terrific "read it together"  publication that encourages discussion with each turn of the page.  This is my fourth published children's book title and the first t

You can Download this Adorable Hair Bear Printable Project for FREE!   Little Jackson sat still just long enough for me to take this shot of him with a bear in his hair...and believe me...it wasn't easy chasing an excited toddler around the room with a camera!  This project features character art from my newest Children's Book, " Now That's Just SILLY !" and is perfect for wearing during a storytelling session. If you're not familiar with the  newest "Annie Lang" book release...just watch this quick trailer to get a glimpse of what it's all about.  Right Click on the "Annie Lang" project page image and then "SAVE" to your computer!     

There nothing more fun than introducing my Elf Characters to a happy group of children with their "listening ears" on!   One of the best things about being a new author, avid storyteller and book enthusiast is watching the many smiles as the story unfolds in front of a captive audience.  Whether it be an entire classroom of students or just one little child sitting on your lap, sharing a book is truly memorable holiday treasure.   If you're planning a Christmas party or holiday festivity, why not set aside a bit of time to gather the kids together and read them one of your favorite Holiday stories to make it extra special this year?  After all...it's children that make this season such a magical one for young and old alike! If you haven't yet ordered a copy of " A Little Elf Upon a Shelf " , there's still time! They make great stocking stuffers and Countdown Calendar surprises.  I have a few copies left here in the studio that I can autograph and

Santa's Workshop is Open! Workshop Elves are Off the Shelves!   40 pages of Workshop Elves pattern linework including character images from " A Little Elf Upon a Shelf " storybook!   Just trace and transfer the designs onto any creative surface to make unforgettable ornaments, decorations, papercrafts, greeting cards, paper piecing projects, home dec items and lots, lots more! To see what's in this book, watch this trailer ! Drop by and check them out along with several other new Holiday pattern book releases... Enjoy and Happy Elfing!