Event Information

Meet Sharon Lovejoy
Author of Toad Cottages & Shooting Stars:
Grandma’s Bag of Tricks

Saturday, April 17, 11am at The Playful Garden, 1001 Caymus St., Napa, CA 707-258-8880

Sharon will give an inspirational 40-minute presentation
designed for parents, grandparents and teachers at 11:00 am,
followed by a book signing, 12:00 pm at The Playful Garden

Sharon Lovejoy is an award-winning, bestselling author and illustrator of eight books, including Trowel & Error, Sunflower Houses and Roots, Shoots, Buckets & Boots. Since its first issue in 1993, Sharon wrote and illustrated the regular feature column “Hearts Ease” for Country Living Gardener magazine. A recognized gardening expert, Sharon has been a guest on countless television and radio programs, including NBC’s Today and HGTV.

Sharon’s latest book, TOAD COTTAGES & SHOOTING STARS is a magical guide to 130 activities for grandparents, parents, teachers and children of all ages. These imaginative ideas will instill a true sense of wonder as readers learn how to create a kitchen garbage garden, attract butterflies with a simple “Mud Pie” recipe, turn an aquarium into a worm hotel, create a faerie mailbox, faerie house and furnishings, and so much more. The projects found in Toad Cottages & Shooting Stars teach skills like patience and persistence, while exposing readers to the joys of nature, arts and crafts, cooking and healthy and natural foods.