Bingo's Journal - Sneak Peek at my new Book!

Here's the second book in the Bingo - The Mighty Adventurer Series! 

Available for Retail Purchases May 2012


Here are some sneak-peeks from inside:

 

Want to be a reviewer? Want an advanced copy? Send your email to bingoadventures@yahoo.com to be on the list for a copy of Bingo Explores the Farm.

Bingo's Journal - Fall Really Comes in December Where I Live . . .

As a cat, I observe the changing of the seasons around my home and I noticed that all the leaves were falling off the trees! Strange. Apparently, trees shed their leaves as it gets colder, just as I grow my fur coat thicker when the frost is in the air. But I digress.

Cat's notice lots of stuff that humans don't think we see. But, I am a cat who sees everything! Like this . . . a human girl peeking at me from behind a leaf! Hrumph! I know who she is already! Does she think she can hide?!?

So the little human girl was playing in the fallen leaves. I am not sure why she thought this was a fun thing to do. But through my cat's eyes, I had to see what would happen next. Humans can do strange things . . . at least it seems that way to a cat.

Three! Two! One! Ka-pow!

Leaves were floating everywhere! What fun. Now lots of falling leaves are something that a cat can understand. I had to move in so I could sniff around and get a better understanding of what was going on with those leaves.

Yellow leaves, brown leaves, round leaves, heart-shaped leaves, speckled leaves! For a cat, I have a great descriptive vocabulary, if I do say so myself. I'd like kids to have a great vocabulary too! My award winning picture book, Bingo's Big Adventure, introduces lots of new words to kids!

And even though I am just a cat, I want kids to explore and have fun in nature! Just like me. I like to search and find and discover new stuff. Children should have the same chance to find adventure too!

Burying my head deep in the leaves, I can smell with my cat nose. My sensitive cat nostrils can detect a twinge of mold and maybe even a mouse. Yep! A mouse was here!

But wait! Trouble is brewing! My cat fur started to stand up! Alert! Alert! Something is happening!! Oh NO! It's LUCKY! He is my friend, but sometimes he wrestles with me a wee bit too hard.

And it looks like he is a cat who is out to cause TROUBLE today!

Oh, NO! I must flee! I must run! I must leap! I must escape! I'm not getting into a tussle with that cat! I may be a Mighty Adventurer, but I am a peaceful explorer. Gotta run!

Until next time!
Bye for now,
Bingo the Cat (aka Bingo the Mighty Adventurer)

Children's Book Sale for Black Friday and Small Business "Caterday"

Is it Black Friday already?!?

My Award Winning children's book, Bingo's Big Adventure is on sale.
Hardbound books 31% off cover!
(That's $11 for a hard back book!)

If you have children ages 4-8 on your Christmas list you can share your love of cats!

Thanksgiving Thoughts for A "Cat-tastic" Holiday

As Thanksgiving nears, I feel the need to share my cat-attude with the humans. Thanksgiving is a wonderful holiday for cats because there are lots of tasty tidbits to be eaten. And if I plan just right I may be a cat who gets some nibbles of turkey . . . and before I stuff myself full I want to wish all children and adult humans a wonderful Thanksgiving.

Because I am a smarty-cat, I have been practicing my begging skills already.

But unfortunately I heard the news that no cat wants to hear. I was insulted by a human.

Apparently, from her lofty vantage - six feet over my little cat body - the Tall Lady said it looked like my belly has been expanding. I think her exact words were, "Bingo, you look like you swallowed a gopher . . ."

In my defense, I am an outdoor cat and I must grow some fur to keep me warm on those cold, cold nights that I am locked outside. It seems the Tall Lady insists that I, Bingo the Cat, can't sleep in the house. I don't know why . . . I only request to go out side around 3 am. All cats must go outside in the wee hours of the morning. We need to hunt rodents. Even in the coldest of weather. Thus, I have extra cat fur - not a gopher belly!!

Then the Tall Lady captured me in a moment of weakness. It just may be possible that I am guilty as charged . . .

Even cats have to go on diets after the holiday feasting. And I will be no exception since I must maintain my svelte cat figure for my action adventure books.

Well, I wish everyone a joyful Thanksgiving!!

Bye for now,
Bingo (the Cat)

Bingo's Journal - The Tall Lady Makes Me WORK!

I had to punch in on the ole time card today. I guess it's my job to "explore" once in a while for the Tall Lady. She is my human and I should try to help her out with her new projects. She dragged me out from a perfectly good nap to participate with the tomatoes. Now really today she was stretching it.

My first task of the day was to play "hide." Can you see me?

Oh yeah. Here I am! Just checking out this here wooden box.

Whoa! What is that!?!? I think that must be a big, big bird. Must get closer . . .

Obviously, I'd better jump out and see if I can get closer to it!

But wait . . . what is this here? Here in this basket? (I'll pretend that I like tomatoes. I think that is what I am supposed to do now.)

Sometimes there are goodies to be found in these things I am supposed to look at. Call them little treats, secret nibbles, or special kitty kibble. I smell something good here. Just . . . where is it?!


It has to be here! It must! Where is the turkey!!! The Tall Lady hides it so well.


I guess my staggeringly long 10 minute work day would exhaust some cats, but not me! And inspecting new props is the best cause I do get some "good eats".

Just a day in my life. I'm a hard working tabby cat trying to catch a break!

Bye for now,
Bingo

p.s. Buy my fun children's book called Bingo's Big Adventure. It's got loads of great pictures kids will love!

Bingo's Journal - I am a Very Normal Cat - Mostly

The Tall Lady has been exceedingly busy this summer. She's been getting my next book ready for printing. It takes her a lot of time to get things just perfect. I find that I can help in my own special way. With my cat paw I can press the "cap locks" and really help her with the text in the new book.


Other times I find this old bowl outside her office door to be perfect for cat napping.


She caught me here and I felt a little embarrassed that all I could muster was a huge, gigantic cat yawn . . . showing all my pointy teeth.

And a happy look on my Cheshire cat face.

Then a little girl like "Alice" finds a way to trick me into having a "tea party" with her! How DO these things happen!! But I can't resist the turkey treats she gives me.


After a nice snack, I find time to do normal cat things like sniffing the laundry hanging from the clothes line.


And of course I find a way to avoid "THE DOG." Even though she likes to sneak up on me, I know she is there. I have cat super senses so I have eyes in the back of my head. (Oops...that's not normal now is it?!)


A magical world grew up this summer at the little humans play area! I spent time sniffing the sunflowers since they were so amazing. I am a cat who appreciates beauty!


How could I not investigate these bountiful blinding, gorgeous globes of bright yellow! They just made me happy.


And what made me even happier was the preview the Tall Lady gave me of the cover for my book!

Available Winter 2011!

Bye for now!

Bingo

p.s. Have your kids read Bingo's Big Adventure? It's my very own children's book with tons of cool pictures of a cat with stripes and roosters and chickens. Really it's a fun book for kids and adults alike!