April Harvey
Author | Artist | Auntie
“Magic is everywhere on The Rock…”
Time to Explore!
Millie the Newfoundland Witch
You can now find Book 4 of the Millie the Newfoundland Witch series available online! An instant Amazon #1 Bestseller in “Exploring Canada for Children”, this is a story of grief and joy where LOVE is the most powerful magic in the world!
“There are so many changes happening inside the tall, creaky, leaky house where little Newfoundland Witch Millicent Hartery lives. Why is Grandmother knitting so many tiny clothes? Why is Mama’s lap so big? What does it mean when Dad says Poppy is sick?
There are many Big Questions asked in this origin story of Millie the Newfoundland Witch and bigger emotions are waiting to be discovered.”
A Newfoundland Christmas!
Lance Larry loves his Newfoundland Witch Millicent Hartery soooo much! And he absolutely loves sharing the light of the holidays with his family.
Join Millie and her silly German Shepherd Lance Larry as they journey through a magical Christmas season in Newfoundland!
Another Amazon Top 100 children’s book for ‘Exploring Canada for Children’!!!
Collect the Entire Series!
Newfoundland may be infested with all sorts of sensational creatures, but there’s none like Millicent Hartery! Some townsfolk say she’s not even a witch at all! You’ll be the judge if magic truly is everywhere on The Rock when you pick up a copy of Millie’s original illustrated tale The Witch, Her Dog, and the Fairies, or the Amazon Top 100 children’s books for “Exploring Canada for Children” The Witch and the Halloween Visit and The Witch, Her Dog, and the Unicorns!
DOGS & MORE DOGS!
Just like Millie, April loves dogs. Big, small, old, young, smelly or silly – April loves them all! Add her on Instagram @crossstitchpoet to see more of April & those sensational creatures as well as updates on her writing adventures!
For the LOVE of cross stitch!
April works in large scale original embroidery. Her 10 piece collection Feminization of the Norse took 3 years of research & a lot of hard work! It’s been showcased at MUN’s First Space Gallery and by the St. John’s Craft Council. In 2016 she was invited to the Ocean View Art Gallery in Carbonear to lecture on her collection.
POETRY
Did you know April writes poetry too? She’s published two collections of her own poetry – My Mother the Unabomber & Other Poems, It Could Happen to Anyone – and posthumously edited her grandmother’s poetry into the book A Woman’s Century: The Collected Poetry of Kathleen Murphy.
April’s poetry is only available on Lulu.com.
“I absolutely adore this book! It is an amazing prequel to “The Witch, Her Dog, and the Fairies.” Once again Millie takes you on a magical adventure on the island of Newfoundland. I cannot recommend this book enough. Full of beautiful pictures, with a story that is sure to awaken the imagination of children and adults alike. This book would be a great addition to any home or classroom. The questions and activity ideas at the end are sure to stir up some great conversations with young readers!”
“My 7-year old and I read the new kids book by April Harvey and we loved it! It was way past bedtime and I kept saying “only one more page” but we couldn’t put it down until it was done! Such a cute storyline and we were enthralled. Highly recommend it!”
“I thoroughly enjoyed this beautiful story that introduces children to a dogs love. It was fun to learn about Newfoundland folklore as well! This book has it all- wonderful story, fabulous illustrations, and a thought provocative children’s discussion guide. I know you will enjoy this book as much as I did!”
“A true testament to the wonderment of the island of Newfoundland.”
“Amazing!”
“I absolutely adore this book! From start to finish this book is well laid out with beautiful art work throughout. The questions at the end are a great addition to get young minds engaged and fully participating in what they are reading. Millie’s adventures are a fun way to explore Newfoundland folklore and get children using their imagination. Well done April! Can’t wait to see what Millie gets up to next!”
“What a beautiful way to introduce children to a dog’s love! From the stunning matte front cover to the Munschish feel of the text layout, children will reach for this book over and over again! It even feels good to just hold! The included appendix provides lots of ways for parents and educators alike to engage children in critical thinking. Open your imagination and enter the world of Millicent Hartery and Lance Larry her devoted German Shepherd puppy!”
“The only way I can think of to describe the impact reading this collection is that it’s like discovering a missed or extra chapter in my favourite book that adds a whole other layer to the story. It was a sobering reminder that no matter how well we know the people in our lives there is so much that we do not see that is waiting to be revealed. My mother the unabomber is a book that shares a lyrical insight into the pain, joy, and questioning that we all experience at some point in our lives.”
April Harvey is from Bay Bulls, Newfoundland & grew up in a house full of books. When she was very lucky there were also dogs. April is an award-winning poet, has exhibited her original cross stitch pieces in several gallery events, has traveled to many magical places, and is incredibly grateful to be an Auntie. She has a BFA in Theatre as well as a BA in Education.
The Witch, Her Dog, and the Fairies is her first children’s book and begins the Millie the Newfoundland Witch series.
You can find April on Amazon, Goodreads, and Lulu.com.
She would love to read your reviews!
