The Maine Birthday Book celebrates the wonder, wildlife and geography of Maine through the birthday stories and special wishes of animal friends.
A children’s book?
On a warm summer’s evening in early July 2018, I was on a walk near my home thinking about nothing when the idea for a children’s book showed up. It was like the trees whispered it. Three deer witnessed.
So I wrote it.
New to book making but experienced in music and film marketing, I thought as long as I could figure out how to get the book out in the world, I would have a pretty good chance at getting it to the people it would matter to.
Then the pandemic came along.
And my marketing plan went away.
Four years later, I’m happy to say that The Maine Birthday Book, fronted by Laura Winslow’s incredible illustrations, has shown that it makes friends extremely well, even with its marketing plan full of cross-outs and eraser marks, write-ins and winging-its.
Thanks to thousands of customers - many of them repeat customers - I’ve been able to figure out a way to get a second book - and soon a third book - in the world. THANK YOU.
Tonya
THE DETAILS
Hardcover children’s book with dust jacket
52 pages | page size 10.75 (width) by 9.75 (height)
ISBN 9781733951609 | Published by Home Ice Productions, Portland ME
$19.95 retail | available at the online gift shop of Malibu Maine and at a growing list of stores around Maine
The book is often given to children between the ages of 3-8, however our customers very frequently buy the book for younger children. It is a go-to baby shower gift. On the other end of the age range, the book also serves as a jumping off point for Maine studies with teachers and caregivers
For information on selling The Maine Birthday Book at your store please reach out to matthew@malibumaine.com or call 207-400-0231
For library, school or other tax-exempt organization inquiries, please contact tonya@malibumaine.com or 207-400-0231
For more information about The Maine Birthday Book, please visit the imaginary hometown of Malibu Maine
