“As a bit of an anxious penguin myself, the name Zenguin just waddled into my head while I was playing around with words. I realized I had to write this book for the little version of me—the girl who really could have used a friend like this when she was struggling with anxiety. In such a loud, busy world, I truly hope this story becomes a tool to help kids (and us grown-ups, too!) find a bit of inner peace.” —Danna Smith

I’m so excited to share that Drones are everywhere!—and now, so is my new Little Golden Book!

Whether they’re zipping through the sky to drop off packages, capturing epic movie shots, or helping farmers check on their crops, drones are up to some pretty unbelievable things. I wrote this rhyming story to take young readers on a fun, high-flying adventure into the world of STEM and technology. Packed with adorable illustrations by Brian Biggs and snappy rhymes, it’s custom-built for read-alouds, classroom storytimes, and curious young minds.

Keep an eye out for I’m a Drone at your local bookstore or library today—I can’t wait for you and your little ones to read it!

What happens when two author friends get the news that they’re becoming grandmas at the same time? A picture book is born! Linda Whalen and I are so excited to announce our upcoming book, Grow, Grow, Little Baby, coming to bookshelves in January 2026!

If you know a family expecting a baby, this is the book to get! Grow, Grow, Little Baby celebrates every milestone of pregnancy and gets big brothers and sisters excited for their new role—all while celebrating the miracle of how God lovingly weaves each tiny life together.

• Grow, Grow, Little Baby
• Published by: Zonderkidz
• Release Date: January 19, 2027
• Pre-order