Finding Hanna's Happy Place
Herndon, Virginia | Writing & Publishing
Adventure, Family
An inspiring new children’s picture book about a curious young girl searching for her elusive happy place. Join Hanna, Puppy B, and some new friends she meets along the way as they go on an exciting adventure! You'll find that sometimes what you were looking for was right in front of you all along.
Finding Hanna's Happy Place
Herndon, Virginia | Writing & Publishing
Adventure, Family
1 Campaigns | Virginia, United States
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An inspiring new children’s picture book about a curious young girl searching for her elusive happy place. Join Hanna, Puppy B, and some new friends she meets along the way as they go on an exciting adventure! You'll find that sometimes what you were looking for was right in front of you all along.
About The Project
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
As grownups, we have all experienced frustration and big emotions, but the children in our lives are navigating all kinds of emotions for the first time, and this can be overwhelming. Finding Hanna’s Happy Place, a children’s picture book, invites us to think about how we navigate our emotions and how we can support the children in our lives in learning to navigate theirs.
Sitting alone in her room, playing with her toys, Hanna feels like something is holding her back from feeling truly happy. And it's causing her unexplained frustration! This strong-willed child is not content with her status quo. Determined to find her true happy place, she looks out her window toward the mountain and has an idea . . .
She will find her true happy place in the great outdoors!
Flanked by her trusted Puppy B, who has a curious nose for adventure, Hanna sets off to explore the mountain in search of her happy place. But what she ultimately finds will surprise her.
I wrote this children’s book because I thought it would be special for my daughter to have a book written specifically for her by her dad. In addition, for her to have the illustrations beautifully done by her talented grandma, Sue Murphy. I wanted this to be a family project!
How You Can Help
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Contributions
The book has been written and illustrated. All contributions will go toward the editing, proofreading, design, marketing, printing, publishing, and launch of the book. I’m excited to be partnering with Poppy Oak Press, an independent publisher who will be working with me to ensure that I am supported throughout the publishing process. Specific details can be found on my wish list. Any funds raised over the set goal will go toward additional marketing opportunities and entering book awards! The paperback and ebook of Finding Hanna’s Happy Place will launch in the spring of 2025! You can pre-order your copy now in the incentives and be the first to get your hands on a copy when it is published. Books will be mailed out just before the official launch.
We invite you to take this adventure with Hanna and Puppy B. And we hope it brings you the same joy and happiness it has brought to us.
Thank you!
Andy Riley
Wishlist
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Editing & Proofreading
Costs $750
Professional editing and proofreading to ensure a high-quality book.
Book Design
Costs $750
Professional designers to create a beautiful interior and cover for the book.
Marketing
Costs $1,000
Marketing efforts to generate as much exposure as possible and reach a wider audience.
Publicity & Promotion
Costs $1,000
Ongoing publicity efforts, including travel, events, and more.
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About This Team
The Author
Andy Riley lives in Virginia with his remarkable wife, daughter, and Puppy B He relishes in all forms of storytelling. From navigating everyday trials and tribulations that make our lives unique, to adventurous exploration into the wild unknown, Andy believes there are countless stories to be told and joys to share.
The Illustrator
Sue Murphy lives on her farm in Wisconsin. Grandmother to our protagonist (Hanna), Sue enjoys the natural beauty and tranquility of life on her farm. Through her love of the natural world, and her imaginative artistic talent, Sue brings our characters to life through each purposeful stroke of her brush.
The Publisher
Poppy Oak Press is the children's book imprint of Pure Ink Press, an independent publisher with the business model of partnership publishing focusing on quality over quantity.
Current Team
Incentives
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
As grownups, we have all experienced frustration and big emotions, but the children in our lives are navigating all kinds of emotions for the first time, and this can be overwhelming. Finding Hanna’s Happy Place, a children’s picture book, invites us to think about how we navigate our emotions and how we can support the children in our lives in learning to navigate theirs.
Sitting alone in her room, playing with her toys, Hanna feels like something is holding her back from feeling truly happy. And it's causing her unexplained frustration! This strong-willed child is not content with her status quo. Determined to find her true happy place, she looks out her window toward the mountain and has an idea . . .
She will find her true happy place in the great outdoors!
Flanked by her trusted Puppy B, who has a curious nose for adventure, Hanna sets off to explore the mountain in search of her happy place. But what she ultimately finds will surprise her.
I wrote this children’s book because I thought it would be special for my daughter to have a book written specifically for her by her dad. In addition, for her to have the illustrations beautifully done by her talented grandma, Sue Murphy. I wanted this to be a family project!
How You Can Help
- Click the "Follow" button to follow my project
- Choose an incentive and make a contribution
- Share this link with friends and family seedandspark.com/fund/finding-hannas-happy-place
- Share on social media and tag @andy.m.rileyvo or use the hashtag #findinghannashappyplace
Contributions
The book has been written and illustrated. All contributions will go toward the editing, proofreading, design, marketing, printing, publishing, and launch of the book. I’m excited to be partnering with Poppy Oak Press, an independent publisher who will be working with me to ensure that I am supported throughout the publishing process. Specific details can be found on my wish list. Any funds raised over the set goal will go toward additional marketing opportunities and entering book awards! The paperback and ebook of Finding Hanna’s Happy Place will launch in the spring of 2025! You can pre-order your copy now in the incentives and be the first to get your hands on a copy when it is published. Books will be mailed out just before the official launch.
We invite you to take this adventure with Hanna and Puppy B. And we hope it brings you the same joy and happiness it has brought to us.
Thank you!
Andy Riley
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Editing & Proofreading
Costs $750
Professional editing and proofreading to ensure a high-quality book.
Book Design
Costs $750
Professional designers to create a beautiful interior and cover for the book.
Marketing
Costs $1,000
Marketing efforts to generate as much exposure as possible and reach a wider audience.
Publicity & Promotion
Costs $1,000
Ongoing publicity efforts, including travel, events, and more.
Share this update!
About This Team
The Author
Andy Riley lives in Virginia with his remarkable wife, daughter, and Puppy B He relishes in all forms of storytelling. From navigating everyday trials and tribulations that make our lives unique, to adventurous exploration into the wild unknown, Andy believes there are countless stories to be told and joys to share.
The Illustrator
Sue Murphy lives on her farm in Wisconsin. Grandmother to our protagonist (Hanna), Sue enjoys the natural beauty and tranquility of life on her farm. Through her love of the natural world, and her imaginative artistic talent, Sue brings our characters to life through each purposeful stroke of her brush.
The Publisher
Poppy Oak Press is the children's book imprint of Pure Ink Press, an independent publisher with the business model of partnership publishing focusing on quality over quantity.