by Sally Matheny
Camo's Journey by Paige Snedeker |
Author and illustrator, Paige
Snedeker, released her second children’s book, Camo’s Journey in January 2017.
In a recent interview, Paige said
it took about six months to write the book and over a year to illustrate it.
That’s amazing considering she’s
only twenty-three years old, legally blind, and unable to use her hands due to a rare degenerative disease.
Amazing, indeed.
The first thing I noticed when I received my autographed copy of Camo’s Journey was the size of the book.
It’s not your typical 32-page picture book. The 8 ½ x 11, hardcover book encases
fifty-two pages!
The pages on the right side contain the story and pages on the left are full-color illustrations.
Let’s talk about the beautiful
illustrations first, then the story.
Paige used vibrant watercolors and
acrylics when she painted the illustrations using her mouth. With the assistance
of her art teacher, Paige used an assortment of brushes, balloons and sponges
to create various effects.
Then, she instructed what shapes she wanted cut from her paintings. Using a grid system, Paige expressed where to place items
on each page.
The colorful illustrations
coincide perfectly with Paige’s charming story about a little, green gecko named
Camo.
The timid gecko is called on a mission.
He has several barriers to overcome and he often questions if he is the right
one for the job.
He struggles with several things
including a fear of the unknown and a fear of being too small to make a
difference.
A dear friend, Sofia, encourages Camo
in his journey. Sofia is a character from Paige’s first book, Sofia and Her MorningStar.
A magnet with this beautiful artwork by Paige is one of the giveaway prizes! |
I’m not going to tell you the
ending to Camo’s story. You’ll have to read it yourself to find out what happens.
I’m sure there’s someone in this story with whom you, and your child, can
relate.
The book was written with a
Christian worldview. It does not specifically mention the name of God but
references Him as the “Light.”
Paige dedicated it “to all the
kids who are seeking their gifts.” I believe Paige has found hers.
I recommend you buy this book for
the little ones you know. The story is suitable for all ages but I think the
target audience is for ages 5-9.
I’m not the only one who likes
Paige’s work. The back cover of Camo’s
Journey holds endorsements from award-winning author, Michelle Medlock
Adams and Joni Eareckson Tada.
Paige is a talented writer and artist. She's also generous! She's donating some great giveaway prizes--a magnet with one of her beautiful artwork pieces on it, and two of her books! Woo hoo! Thank you, Paige!
I want to help get the word out
about "Paige’s Projects", a non-profit
Paige Snedeker |
You have up to four chances to enter.
For each of the following tasks you do, your name will go in the drawing.
Visit Paige’s facebook page and leave a
comment or “like” her page.
Readers, you must let me know in
the comment section below which of these things you did so I’ll know how many
times to put your name in the drawing (1-4).
It can be as simple as typing- “I
did fb, website, and Twitter.”
(If this was the case, then I'd know to put your name in three times.)
The drawing will be on Friday,
March 3 so make sure to check back and see if you won!
"Liked" her FB page
ReplyDeleteVisited Paige's website
ReplyDeleteRead and commented - Trials and Purpose.
ReplyDeleteThanks for participating, "Double T." Your name has been placed in the drawing three times. Have a blessed day.
DeleteThanks for sharing Paige's beautiful story with us, Sally. What a encouragement she is. I did all four things on your list.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing, Cathy! Your name is in 4 times.
DeleteI did all 4 things on the list.
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by, Lexi. Your name went in the honest hat 4 times. :)
DeleteI did all 4 things. Thank you for sharing this story!
ReplyDeleteThanks for participating! Your name has been entered four times. I'm intrigued by your "name," Minivan Ministries! :)
DeleteI visited Paige's website and also commented on her guest post.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Shannon. I've entered your name twice in the drawing. Have a joyful day.
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