Ojai, CA Author Publishes Illustrated Children's Book

August 13, 2015 - "A Busy Day on Cherry Lane," a new book by Karen Wu, has been released by Dorrance Publishing Co., Inc.

"A Busy Day on Cherry Lane" evolved out of an award-winning painting. The artwork was so inspiring that the stories of the featured characters came to life. This started in the author's youth when she and her mother created stories around the various squirrels and rabbits surrounding the cherry tree and continued into adulthood as Karen Wu found herself as an artist. This is a true instance of art inspiring art over the generations.

Delve into the world of this painting and experience life on Cherry Lane. Visit with the busy families of squirrels, rabbits, and frogs as they build their own relationships and friendships.

About the Author: Karen Wu was born, raised, and educated in Minnesota. She also attended Pepperdine University in California, where she studied Law. She is the mother to three boys who, in addition to her own mother, have helped to inspire her writings.

In addition to writing, Karen Wu devotes much of her time to painting in her art studio. Her works have been on display in several galleries in Ojai, Santa Paula and in Ventura, California. Some of her paintings also belong to private collections. She belongs to several artistic societies and is married to fellow artist, William Wu.

"A Busy Day on Cherry Lane" is Karen Wu's first published children's book. She is working on illustrations for additional children's books. Look for more publications from Karen Wu in the future! Please visit her website, www.wu2creations.com.

"A Busy Day on Cherry Lane" is a 30-page hardcover with a retail price of $23.00. The ISBN is 978-1-4809-1228-1. It was published by Dorrance Publishing Co., Inc of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. For more information, or to request a review copy, please go to our virtual pressroom at www.dorrancepressroom.com or our online bookstore at www.dorrancebookstore.com.