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Toot - The World's Tiniest Whale!

  • You did it!

      2 June 2015
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    Hi Toot supporters,

    You raised $7,335!! Now we can cover the cost of illustration and graphic design.

    Your generosity has turned a lil’ idea about a tiny whale into a real storybook! Thank you so much.

    Please go to the ‘Supporters’ page on the new Toot website: www.toot.nz/pages/supporters

    On this page you can fill in a form to:

    1. Provide one delivery address for the book(s) you ordered

    2. Provide details for the personalised message that will be written in your book (optional)

    3. Suggest a low-decile school or early childhood centre that you would like a donated book to be given to (optional)

    The books will be printed in July, and dispatched in August 2015. If you need your book before August, please send me an email with what date you need it by: info@mercuryfoxmedia.com and we will try to accommodate your request.

    We’re planning to do a Book Launch event on Thursday 6th August 2015. I will send out an invite once the details are confirmed.

    In exciting news, I've just launched the Toot store today! If you have friends who want to pre-order a copy of Toot, they can purchase it online at www.toot.nz. I hope to be adding some super-cute whale things to the store over the next few months so be sure to check it out.

    Thank you again for your amazing generosity and for helping this dream to come true!

    x Joy

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  • The biggest challenge

      25 May 2015
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    'You can't judge a book by its cover.'

    Well... that's exactly what people do when they're picking a children's book to buy in store!

    We want to make the Toot book cover as cool, fun, and eye-catching as possible. We want to make a cover that makes you want to pick it up.

    So we thought we'd put it out to our friends out there, and see if you guys have any thoughts, ideas, and constructive feedback on the work-in-progress cover.

    Please feel welcome to leave a comment under this post. Thank you!

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  • Video Diary: Whale WIP

      21 May 2015

    Author Joy Ramirez and Illustrator Mike Chapman give you a sneak peak into our Whale WIP, where we discuss the latest Toot illustrations. And... Joy has some news she's very excited about!

    Feel welcome to leave us a facebook comment if you have any feedback on the work-in-progress cover designs. We love to hear from you!

    www.facebook.com/tootthewhale

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  • BOOK READING!

      6 May 2015
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    This is the awesome class of kids that I do weekly book readings with at Wymondley Road School!

    They are absolutely lovely and always inspire me with their energy and enthusiasm.

    Thank you to the amazing teachers Pelu, Fleur and Stacey who let me come to the school and are so welcoming. I can't wait to share Toot with these kids!

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  • A sneak peek at illustrations!

      29 April 2015
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    Talented illustrator Mike Chapman gives us a sneak peek at some of his work-in-progress illustrations for 'Toot - The World's Tiniest Whale!'

    His characters are super-cute!

    Follow the project progress at: www.facebook.com/TootTheWhale

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  • Toot - Video Dairy - Week 4

      21 April 2015

    Joy's Video Diary for week 4 of her Spark My Potential campaign.

    An update on the project, marketing plan, Spark Foundation hooking her up with a publishing mentor, and how illustration is going.

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  • Toot - 1st Goal Reached!

      9 April 2015

    Thank you video from Joy!

    A massive thank you to all the people who pledged to help bring Toot to life!

    A special thank you also to Spark Foundation for their kind support.

    Follow the progress of 'Toot - The World's Tiniest Whale!' at www.facebook.com/tootthewhale

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  • And we're off!

      31 March 2015
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    Today I've launched my Spark My Potential campaign to fund my awesome debut children's book!

    Thank you for checking out my project. Please make a pledge, share this project to your Facebook page and spread the word.

    Let's get this campaign flying!

    Joy

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