A Brand New FREE Topsy Turvy Picture to Color!

Here's Dotty enjoying a jungle shower!

As an extra special treat, Kevin Scott Collier, the illustrator of Topsy Turvy Land, has drawn another picture to color! Kids, have your parents print out the picture of Chizzy and Zeb's buddy, Dotty.

If you've read Topsy Turvy Land, you know that Dotty is hot pink with black polka-dots, BUT in Topsy Turvy Land, anything goes! SO - color the picture any way you want.

I'll post the color one Kevin did in a few days. NEW coloring pages will be given away periodically.



*Click on the picture, then print! It will print out full size ready to be colored. Have fun!

Topsy Turvy Land Pictures Sent In!

Jarod's Topsy Turvy Land

I've had two pictures sent to me, and both 'artists' did a beautiful job! Which one is your favorite?


Kristen's Topsy Turvy Picture

Topsy Turvy Picture in Color!

I promised to post the picture in color. Did you color yours the same way Kevin did?

I'll post another new picture to color soon.

(Scroll down to print out the black and white one if you haven't yet!)

Free! A Topsy Turvy Picture to Color!

As an extra special treat, Kevin Scott Collier, the illustrator of Topsy Turvy Land, has drawn a picture to color! Kids, have your parents print out the picture of Chizzy and his buddy, Zeb.

If you've read Topsy Turvy Land, you know that Chizzy is a green chimpanzee, and Zeb is a polka-dotted Zebra, BUT in Topsy Turvy Land, anything goes! SO - color the picture any way you want, then email me to tell me what YOUR picture looks like! (Ask your parents first!)

I'll post the color one Kevin did in a few days. NEW coloring pages will be given away periodically.

To find more pictures, click in the upper lefthand column on the words "Topsy Turvy"!

*Click on the picture, then print! It will print out full size ready to be colored. Have fun!

Itty Bits of Bliss

I'm pleased to announce my inclusion in the book, Itty Bits of Bliss. Compiled by Christine Tricarico, the book contains 38 fully illustrated fun, whimsical poems to inspire children ages 4-ll. $2.00 per book is being donated to Love Our Children USA in honor of National Child Abuse Prevention Month.

Here a link to purchase information:

Itty Bits of Bliss

Author Chat

Twice each season on his website, Kevin Scott Collier, the illustrator of Topsy Turvy Land, features an interview with a writer or author with whom he has worked. For the end of winter 2006, he chatted with me! We discuss our joint creation of Turvy Turvy Land, Chizzy's Topsy Tale, and The Lonely Lightning Bug, and a few other topics. To read, click here!

FREE Hidden Picture Puzzle by Liz Ball

Just click on the picture, then print out! Your very own Hidden Picture Puzzle courtesy of Liz Ball. Enjoy!

*Prints out full size! :)

Interview in Sisters in the Lord Magazine

It was my honor to be interviewed by Wendy Lynn Decker for Sisters in the Lord Magazine. If you'd like to read the interview, click here.

The Lonely Lightning Bug

The Lonely Lightning Bug
by Donna J. Shepherd

A Littlest Angel Children's Book

Order information: Click here!


Illustrated by Kevin Scott Collier
Cover by Kevin Scott Collier and Andy Cooke




Publisher: Guardian Angel Publishing
16 pages
ISBN: 1-933090-30-8
Formats and prices:
Zipped electronic download 5.00
CD 9.95 + 5.95 S&H

PROCEEDS FROM THE SALE OF THIS BOOK GO TO: StarShine Hospice, the Hospice of Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center

Would you like to order a Lonely Lightning Bug t-shirt? Or stickers or magnets? Order from the new Cafe Press Lonely Bug Store! Click here!

New! Exclusive Designs for Topsy Turvy Land!

Kevin Scott Collier, the illustrator of Topsy Turvy Land by Donna J. Shepherd, has drawn some exclusive designs to promote the book!

Here's a t-shirt with "Chizzy the Chimp" on the front:

Chizzy T-Shirt

And here's a wonderful new design with Chizzy the Chimp and Dotty the Hippo!

Chizzy and Dotty

This just in!

"Last night, it was Lukie's turn to pick the book. Not only did he pick Topsy Turvy Land, but afterward he grabbed up his pillow, his bear, and Topsy Turvy to trudge off to bed." - Mike

What a way to start my day! Thanks! - Donna

Topsy Turvy Land and Cereal?

I received this email today!

"Donna, yesterday was my granddaughter, Amy's, fifth birthday celebration. She got a ton of presents. I gave her the autographed copy of Topsy Turvy Land and she was thrilled. She got dolls and electronic video player and videos, and My Little Ponies, but she was the most excited about Topsy Turvy Land and a box of Lilo & Stitch cereal some friends had given her. LOL. I'm sorry about the cereal but it is the truth.

During the party she brought me the book and asked me to read it to her. We didn't have time to look for the hearts. There was a lot of confusion and activity going on.

She didn't share the cereal with me though." - Shari Lyle-Soffe

Wow, Shari! Thanks for letting me know. At least I know I beat out the Little Ponies! lol! I'm thrilled Amy was so eager to read the book. - Donna

A Customer Review!

"Hey Donna, I just bought Topsy Turvy Land from the Family Bookstore and read it to the kids! They love it and I love it. I think you are possibly Mrs. Dr. Suess… ;)

Keep it up… I can’t wait for the next one!"- James

Thanks, James! This is the BEST kind of review!

Reviews for Topsy Turvy Land

Three more reviews are up!

The Dabbling Mum

Caribooks: Reviews with Care

PreSchool Entertainment

Topsy Turvy Land Review on Amazon

Topsy Turvy Land is now available through Amazon.com. Today I had tears of joy as I read a review left by Michael P. Snyder:

A delight for the imagination, August 19, 2005
Reviewer: Michael P. Snyder (Spring Hill, TN USA)

The kids in my house love this book--the four little ones AND the two big ones. The words and pictures tickle the imagination and highlight the limitless breadth of God's creation. Biblical truth permeates every entertaining page.

The best endorsement I can give this book is this: Last night I allowed my 5-year old and my 4-year old to take three books to bed with them. The five-year old grabbed Topsy Turvy Land, igniting a small skirmish. The peace talks ended with a compromise--a five minute limit on Topsy Turvy Land before swapping with your brother. I guess we may have to buy another copy....or three or four.

Wow! What more can a children's author ask for? Thanks, Michael and family! Here's the link - Amazon.com