Author Visit: Kristin Emily Friend
Kristin Emily Friend is an author and watercolor artist dedicated to spreading love and encouragement to children and their caregivers through her vibrant art and approachable writing style. Known as "Aunt Kitten" to her great-nieces and nephews, the inspiration for her debut picture book, the heartwarming Aunt Kitten series was born.
There's Only One You! with Aunt Kitten is an interactive and whimsical rhyming children's book, led by the endearing Aunt Kitten and her animal friends, which guides young readers on a delightful journey of self-discovery.
Through engaging storytelling and heartwarming affirmations like "We're all unique; God made each of us new. I'm glad you're here 'cause there's only one you," the book encourages children to explore their individual interests, abilities, and talents, fostering a joyful appreciation for their unique selves.
A Fizzle Drizzle Flop Day is the second book in the Aunt Kitten Series, expected to be published Summer 2025. All the characters from Book 1 along with new animal-friends work together to put on a play at Camp Aunt Kitten. A shy Tree Frog hesitantly attends, and searches for a place to fit in. Through fizzles and drizzles and flops, will Tree Frog find what brings joy to his heart?
