Tillie & Clementine are back!
Join us on Feb. 21st for our
Author Event with Dan Killeen!
Dan Killeen at Happy Up Edwardsville in 2014
Dan Killeen with Edwardsville's Giant Chicken in 2014
Local author, Dan Killeen, has written another book in the Tillie & Clementine series.  And he's coming to Happy Up in Edwardsville:
Saturday Feb. 21st, 11am to 1pm

Dan will do a short reading from his new book Tillie & Clementine Zoo Switcheroo. He'll then change gears to talk about being an author. He'll show what the steps are to create a story and where he gets inspiration.  As an artist, Dan will also demonstrate the process of illustrating his own books. His talk will be aimed at kids interested in being an author or illustrator. He can't wait to answer their questions!

If you can't make it to see Dan Killeen, both Happy Up stores are stocking Tillie & Clementine Zoo Switcheroo.
Tillie & Clementine - Zoo Switcheroo

Tillie & Clementine Zoo Switcheroo
The second book in the Tillie & Clementine series is just as adorable as the first! Inspired by Dan's nieces, Tillie and Clementine are energetic and intelligent little girls. Set in St. Louis, Dan also includes area landmarks in his illustrations. In this book, you'll be sure to recognize areas of the St. Louis Zoo!

"Tillie and Clementine go with their parents to have fun exploring the zoo. They happen to be there on the same day a daddy gorilla and his baby daughter sneak out to do the same thing. Clemmie and the baby gorilla wind up accidentally riding piggyback on the wrong dad! How did this crazy zoo switcheroo happen and how will it get fixed?"

More info about Dan Killeen and his books are on his website:  TillieandClementine.com
Young Author Blank Books Feeling inspired to create your own book?

Blank Books for Young Authors

These are really blank. Nothing inside. Or on the cover. An empty expanse of paper just waiting for your story and illustrations to bring it to life!

Sizes currently available:
11" x 8.5" - 28pgs and 8" x 6" - 28pgs
High quality, heavy weight paper held in a sturdy binding guarantees your book will last for years and years. The white cover is perfect for artistic expression and setting the scene for the story within. The landscape format of the books allows plenty of room for drawings!

Also available:
5" x 5" Chunky Board Book - 12pgs
This blank book is ideal for the youngest readers. And illustrators. We especially like it as a way for an older sibling to make a book for a new baby!
Did you get your Free T-shirt yet?

Edwardsville Store Has a New Neighbor!Our new neighbors, Big Frog Custom T-Shirts and More, are offering a free Happy Up t-shirt to our customers!  All you have to do is make a purchase over $50 at our Edwardsville store, then take your receipt to them.  They're located just a few doors down at 6654-G Edwardsville Crossing Dr.

See you soon!
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