Jenna Waldman is the author of the 6 picture books: A Purr-fect Sukkot (Apples & Honey Press, 2026), A Purr-fect Passover (Apples & Honey Press, 2025), Purr-im Time! (Apples & Honey Press, 2023), Larry’s Latkes, and Sharkbot Shalom (Apples & Honey Press, 2021), and the forthcoming A Purr-fect Hanukkah (Apples & Honey Press, 2027). Jenna is originally from Rhode Island, but now lives in the SF Bay Area. She shares her home with her husband, their two boys, and three felines.

 
 
 
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• I’m constantly trying to convince my kids we should adopt a bearded dragon.

• I think spiders are awesome.

• I used to work as a toy designer.

• I’ve been to 42 out of 50 states in the USA (I hope to visit the last 8 someday!).

• In another lifetime, I would either be a zookeeper, or sing and dance on Broadway. (FYI, I can’t sing or dance well at all.)

• I enjoy embarrassing my boys by making up silly songs. (Never said I didn’t sing, just not well!)

• As a greeting card designer, I was the finalist for a Louie Award, the highest award for the industry.

• I have participated in Madness Poetry for five years, and was ranked 4th out of the top 25 contestants.

• Three of my books are PJ Library selections!

• I have been a #PBParty judge (with a focus on rhyme) since 2021. (If you’re new to writing PBs, this is a great opoprtunity!)

• I am a 12x12 Rhyme & Children’s Poetry Co-Elf since 2024. (Be sure to look into 12x12 if you’re an aspiring PB author!)

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It's Halloween in July! 🎃 Yesterday, I received this delightful book mail: Here a Creak, There a Shriek, by (my Gemini sister!) @kellyconroybooks, and @nikolas.ilic . From the amazing cover (that's also a poster!), to the perfect rhyme, and adorab
Just a few peeks of my unexpected week in the @goldenisles with oldest kiddo. (His star/Milky Way picts are far better, mine are just on my iphone 📷) The last one reminds me of a @scottlistfield_personal painting, if only we'd brought an astronaut
Next year, Purr-im Time will be headed out to 2 year olds once again, through @pjlibrary ! Not only that, but it's also been translated into German and Russian 😻 (I can't get enough of the German title, "Purim Schnurrim"!) @applesandhoney
When your 14 yr old charms the Southwest Airlines flight attendant, you end up with a lifetime supply of pretzels 🥨😅✈️ (Literally gave us the entire bulk bag!)
One of the coolest parts of going birding with @ronenklim is working out my aging brain with new knowledge. It was our first time at the rookery on Shorebird Way, Mountain View—so many Snowy Egret, and Black-crowned Night Heron nests 🙀 Check
I haven't posted to IG in FOREVER. Life has gotten busy this spring. Pausing for a moment to share these cuties from a recent outing. Nothing deeper than that, just some cute deer ☺️
I had one of my favorite visits as an author in March, when I was asked to be part of "Global Contributors Day" at my son's elementary school. They had presenters from a wide range of industries to inspire the students by sharing about thei
Back from a week at 5th Grade Science Camp! And while most of the time I was documenting the students in nature, there were a few moments to capture cool nature sans kiddos. (And the memory of one shocking early morning wake-up 🙀) @missionsprings
Look at that, we have a new cat! She came with the name "Bliss", and is now known as "Goobert Bliss". (For those keeping track, yes, that's 4 cats 🙀 never mind the 2 community cats that live in our yard...) @thedancingcatsj
When your day doesn't go as planned, cat face doodles are good therapy. (Still loving this new color palette of Neocolors II's) #drawingtherapy #catart
A good day to share this beautiful print I ordered from @michelleedwardsstudio ❤️