Book Launch – Page 5 – Tundra Book Group

October 10, 2013May 7, 2025

In Conversation: Robbie Robertson

On Tuesday, October 8, co-authors Robbie Robertson (Canadian Rock and Roll Hall of Fame singer-songwriter and guitarist for The Band) and Jim Guerinot came out to Indigo Bay and Bloor at Manulife Centre for a special event!

We arrived extra early. You can see here that the publicity team is helping Robbie Robertson get through the stack of books and CDs that needed to be signed.

On stage, Canadian broadcaster and music writer Alan Cross interviewed Robbie Robertson and Jim Guerinot about Legends, Icons & Rebels.

A book signing followed, look at that line up!

One of the talented illustrators, Brian Hoang, also came out to the event and got his book signed!

We’d like to echo Jim Guerinot’s sentiments, Brian Hoang’s art is spectacular! And we agree with Robbie Robertson, Brian nailed it!

You’d have to see it for yourself. Here’s Brian Hoang’s artwork for Louis Jordan and Stevie Wonder.

Thank you to everyone who came out to the event and thank you to the team at Indigo! We loved seeing these photos from bookverveca; indigogreenroom (2 and 3); pitre88; and thewalrus3030!

We’ve been hearing some great feedback from American Songwriter; Classic Rock Magazine; CTM Edge; Grammy.com; Huffington Post; IndieWire; JamBands; Kirkus Reviews; Metro News; MSN.com; Publishers Weekly; Shelf Awareness; The Telegraph; and Ultimate Classic Rock. Plus, you can listen in to the interview on CBC Radio’s Q with Jian Ghomeshi. Or, watch this segment on Global News!

It’s no wonder the book has been an Editors’ Pick for the month of October on Amazon, as well as a bestseller in the Composer & Musician Biographies, Children’s Music Books, and Children’s Musical Biographies categories!

October 3, 2013May 7, 2025

Launch of: Whimsy’s Heavy Things

What a lovely launch for Whimsy’s Heavy Things! The event was held on Wednesday, October 3 at Modern Baby with Mabel’s Fables on hand to sell books. A fantastic turnout of friends, families, and fans came to congratulate Julie Kraulis on her first picture book publication. Here are some photos from the reception:

Modern Baby is all spruced up and ready to welcome guests!

Who’s already exhausted from all the fun? Snack break!

Julie Kraulis’s original art on display.

Each piece is a spread from Whimsy’s Heavy Things.

Making the way to the back, everyone is in line to have their book(s) signed.

No snack break for Julie Kraulis, the line to meet her doesn’t end!

Gorgeous prints of the art from the book are available for sale.

Editor Samantha Swenson saying a few words about working with Julie Kraulis on Whimsy’s Heavy Things.

All smiles for Julie Kraulis! Congratulations on creating such a beautiful first book!

By audience request, Julie Kraulis gave an impromptu reading of Whimsy’s Heavy Things.

Thank you to those who came out on the splendid Wednesday evening and many thanks to the team at Modern Baby and Mabel’s Fables.

September 23, 2013May 7, 2025

You’re Invited to the Launch of Whimsy’s Heavy Things

You are invited to the launch of Whimsy’s Heavy Things. Please join debut author and illustrator, Julie Kraulis, as she celebrates her first picture book publication!

When: Wednesday, October 2, 2013
Time: 6 pm to 8 pm
Where: Modern Baby
Address: 208 Christie Street, Toronto, ON M6G 3B8
Telephone: 416-536-9977
RSVP: RSVPCanada@randomhouse.com

In addition, the original artwork from Whimsy’s Heavy Things will be on display. Book and prints will be availble for purchase.

Praise for Whimsy’s Heavy Things:

“Every page is sweetly rendered by author and illustrator Julie Kraulis’s oil and graphite artwork, which evokes a softer, gentler version of Tim Burton’s style. The text is easy to follow for early readers, and parents will enjoy how naturally the story flows.” – Quill & Quire

September 11, 2013May 7, 2025

Launch of: The Pocket Mommy

You’re invited to join Rachel Eugster at the launch of The Pocket Mommy!

Where: Kaleidoscope Kids’ Books
Address: 1018 Bank Street, Ottawa, ON K1S 3W8
Phone: (613) 232-7406
When: Sunday, September, 22, 2013
Time: 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm

What readers are saying about The Pocket Mommy:

“With a mischievous tone, it pokes fun at mothering, while embracing the love that a child has for their mom.” – Apt 613

“Kids will find all the trouble pocket mommy gets into funny and this would be great to read aloud during the first day (or week) of school.” – Gidgets Bookworms

“While I’m waiting for someone to write the next book The Pocket Baby just for me, take a look at this adorable book, The Pocket Mommy, perfect for kids just starting school!” – Mom vs The Boys

“This is a lovely tale about a little boy who is dealing with the struggle of staying with the familiar and letting go to explore something new.” – Lost in a Great Book

March 20, 2013May 7, 2025

You’re Invited to the Launch of Miss Mousie’s Blind Date

You are invited to the launch of Miss Mousie’s Blind Date. Please join the award-winning author and illustrator team, Tim Beiser and Rachel Berman, as they celebrate their second collaboration!

When: Saturday, April 6, 2013
Time: 2 pm to 4 pm
Where: I N G R A M G A L L E R Y
Address: 49 Avenue Road, Toronto, ON M5R 2G3
Telephone: 416-929-2220
RSVP: RSVPCanada@randomhouse.com

In addition, the artwork from Miss Mousie’s Blind Date will be exhibited at Ingram Gallery from April 6-18, 2013.

Praise for Miss Mousie’s Blind Date:

“…Beiser’s playful rhymes ferry us merrily along to the tale’s satisfying resolution. Realizing they’re both pretending to be something they’re not, Miss Mousie calls a truce, which the mole accepts on bended knee, proposing, ‘If you’ll be you, then I’ll be me.’ Beiser and illustrator Rachel Berman previously collaborated on the equally enchanting Governor General’s Literary Award finalist Bradley McGogg, the Very Fine Frog. Once again, Berman’s formally attired creatures, their delicate hands and oversized heads rendered in muted tones, show Beatrix Potter’s influence in the best possible way. This is an utterly charming book and a gentle introduction to the lifelong perils of spring fever.” – Starred Review, Quill & Quire

“…Beiser’s sprightly text has warmth, heart and a valuable lesson. Berman’s pictures, in watercolor and gouache on rag, suggest Beatrix Potter, ably matching the crisp elegance of the story.” – Starred Review, Kirkus Reviews

“…The perfect collaboration of Tim Beiser and Rachel Berman takes Miss Mousie from crushing on the handsome rat to despairing over his disregard for her and finally to delight, with an ending that will please even those too young to know the pangs of first love but will understand the value of being oneself.” – CanLit for LittleCanadians