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April Update – Who Let the Dogs Out?

Thursday, April 15th, 2010

Spring with Brandy and Val

Real Dogs With Real Tales

April Update

SPRING IS FINALLY HERE and as their dad recently posted to their blog, What We’re Barking About, “Brandy and Val couldn’t be happier.”  In addition to their book appearances for Brandy and Val, Brandy and Val’s Favorite Things and Brandy and Val’s Special Story, the pups are back outside chasing the squirrels and chipmunks that have come out from hibernation.  Author Ilene Fine wrote an article about the Power of Pets for the children’s blog, Imagination Soup, our books received a “BUY” rating from the blog, Mommy’s Free Time AND Ilene was quoted in a newly released book, Adopting a Shelter Dog.  BECOME A FAN and follow our comings and goings on Facebook.  Brandy and Val books and toys delight children and are a MUST HAVE GIFT for pre-school graduation — Order online today!  Don’t forget that ALL purchases benefit animal rescues around the U.S.

Upcoming appearances…do stop by if you live nearby!

April 23:  5 – 7 p.m. DoGone Fun, South Loop Chicago

April 30 – 7 p.m.  Target Family Reading Night – St. John’s School, Elgin, IL

May 7 -  6:30 – 8:30 p.m., Gigi’s Playhouse, Hoffman Estates, IL

May 10 – 1:00 p.m.  Skokie Public Library, Skokie, IL

Until next month, we’ll continue our mission of “doing good where good is needed.”  Thanks, as always, for your support.

Ilene Fine, Author

Brandy and Val books and toys


Newsletter: March Update

Thursday, March 25th, 2010

Brandy and Val, the book

Are you friends of Brandy and Val?

We’re excited to announce that our books and toys made About.com’s 2010 Toy list and we have a feature article in FOOTNOTES magazine that talks all about Brandy and Val and how and why Ilene made our books.    So, if you haven’t already seen the links on our Facebook page or on our blog,
What We Are Barking About

we think it’s recommended reading.  Speaking of which, WE ARE LOOKING for guest bloggers who wish to share a pet/animal story or literacy cause that touches your life and benefits others.  Please contact us;  we’re anxious to hear from you so we can further our mission  of  doing good where good is needed.
For those in the Chicago area, we have several upcoming appearances:
March 31:  Ela Library, Lake Zurich, IL  10:00 a.m.
April 10:  Creative Chicago Expo, Chicago IL
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
April 13:  Bellwood Library, Bellwood, IL 6:30 p.m.
April 23:  DoGone Fun, Chicago IL 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Please come out and meet us!

Finally, thank you for your continued support.  It is through the sales of our books: BRANDY AND VAL, BRANDY AND VAL’S SPECIAL STORY, BRANDY AND VAL’S FAVORITE THINGS and our mini-toys that we can continue to support animal rescues!

Ilene Fine, Author,

Newsletter: February Update

Wednesday, February 24th, 2010

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Greetings Friends of Brandy and Val,

We continue our mission of doing good where good is needed and hope you have been following our progress on Facebook and on our blog, What We Are Barking About. Did you know that since our book launch last June and thanks to all of you who have supported us through the sales of Brandy and Val, Real Dogs with Real Tales, books and toys, we have been able to contribute to the following causes:
Best Friends Animal Society
Fortunate Pooches and Lab Rescue
Pets Alive
Toys for Tots (during this past Holiday Season, we donated 100 books and 100 toys!)

Now, through the end of February, we will be donating $5 from every book/toy purchase to the Best Friends Haiti Animal Rescue, a member of the Animal Rescue Coalition for Haiti.  Now is a great time to consider a Brandy and Val gift for that upcoming  son or daughter’s, niece or nephew’s, dog lover’s, etc.  occasion!

Thanks for your continued support.

Ilene Fine, Author,