Loren Spiotta-DiMare is also available to do a presentation at your school assembly. She can also do book talks and signings at your book fair. Contact Allbook to schedule a visit.
The author Loren Spiotta-DiMare is an award winning writer who specializes in animal and art subjects. She has written four picture storybooks for young readers, as well as three pet reference books for adults. She lives in Tewksbury, New Jersey.
"Rockwell: A Boy and His Dog" by Loren Spiotta-DiMare. Illustrated by Cliff Miller.
The time and place is mid-twentieth century America, specifically, Norman Rockwell's charming New England hometown of Stockbridge, Massacusetts. Rockwell can't seem to find the right dog to pose with young Scotty Ingram in a series of four calendar paintings that he has promised to do for a client. The paintings depict a boy and his dog at four different times of year. It's Scotty who finally finds the right pooch, a friendly stray beagle. But the Beagle has a surprise for them both. It's a surprise that adds a truly memorable touch to Rockwell's fourth and final calendar painting. Here is a fictionalized tale that captures the personalities of two real townspeople in the charming community of Stockbridge, Massachusetts.
"Chelsea & The New Puppy" by Loren Spiotta-DiMare. Illustrated by Kara Lee
Chelsea, a six-year-old Welsh Springer Spaniel, is very happy living with her family as an only dog. She especially likes having her Mom and Dad all to herself. One day Smokey, a four-month-old Field Spaniel, arrives and turns Chelsea's world upside down. The large, clumsy puppy steals her food and toys. He pushes her out of her favorite resting spots and knocks her down in the yard. Eventually, Smokey goes too far and Chelsea runs away. She is completely suprised by who comes to her rescue. This universal story of sibling rivalry is brought to life with exquisite watercolor paintings. It is sure to delight children and dog lovers of all ages.