Pre-Order on Kickstarter!
We have additional bundles with fun add-ons that are available on our Kickstarter from August 12th - Sept. 12th!
***Squarespace is having issues accepting card payments and so pre-orders are currently not available on our website. We are in contact with them and are hoping they can resolve the issue soon. Kickstarter is a place where creators share their ideas and people can chip in to help bring those projects to life. Our Kickstarter campaign has all the same pre-order options as we have offered on our website.
— How Pre-Orders Help —
We’re self-publishing The Yellow Cottage: A Critter’s Tale, and every pre-order helps bring this story to life! Our Kickstarter runs August 12 – September 12, and we’re currently taking pre-orders here (and even by good old-fashioned mail) through September 30.
The more books we sell in advance, the bigger our print run can be—3,000, 4,000, or maybe even more. Every pre-order matters! Larger print runs lower the cost per book, which means we can share A Critter’s Tale with more families, classrooms, and communities.
If you’d like to help bring this story to life, you can support us by pre-ordering, or backing our Kickstarter. Every pre-order will help us get this book into the hands of young readers (and critter lovers) everywhere!
Want to print & mail in a hard-copy pre-order form ?
Click the button below to download the PDF pre-order form. Then, you can simply print it out, fill it in, and mail it to us along with your check for payment. Once we receive it, we’ll email you a receipt to confirm your pre-order!
Available on Kickstarter:
Tier - One Book
Get your copy of this heartwarming critter's tale where animals live, play, and problem-solve around a countryside cottage. Preorder now for $38
Tier 2 - Three Book Bundle
Perfect for gifting or sharing! You'll receive three copies of the book at the special pre-order price, filled with rich illustrations and timeless adventures.
Tier 3 - Ten Book Bundle
What we affectionately call "The Grandparent's Package" comes with ten copies of this whimsical woodland story. A great deal for bulk supporters. Inspire a whole group of young readers with the joys of country critter life! Includes 10 Books, Stickers, and Bookmarks.
Enjoy a bundle of 10 copies of the book, each paired with matching stickers and bookmarks—perfect for sharing the critter's tale with friends, family, or your community. You'll also receive a one-of-a-kind, hand-painted watercolor of your favorite critter from the book, personally created and signed by illustrator Sarah Joy Silva. (Special critter painting commission must be chosen and redeemed by end of 2026)
Tier 4 - Original Art + Ten Book Bundle
Tier 5 - Fifty Books Donated + Book Bundle
Join us at the first philanthropic level and help make a meaningful impact. With Tier 4, 50 books—each paired with a sticker and bookmark—will be donated to children’s hospitals and charities throughout the Pacific Northwest, sparking imagination and joy in young readers. As a token of our gratitude, you'll receive a signed copy of the book, along with a matching sticker and bookmark for your own collection.
Tier 6 - One Hundred & Fifty Books Donated + Book Bundle
Share the magic and step into the next level of giving! When you choose Tier 6, 150 books will be donated to children's hospitals and charities across the Pacific Northwest, bringing comfort, creativity, and joy to young readers in need. As a heartfelt thank-you, you’ll receive a signed copy of the book, along with a matching sticker and bookmark for your personal collection. You’ll also receive a one-of-a-kind watercolor painting from the book, signed by illustrator Sarah Joy Silva—an original piece of the world you helped share. (Painting can feature up to two critter characters. The painting must be chosen and redeemed by end of 2026.)
Tier 7 - The Grand Top Tier
Support something truly special! With this top-tier pledge, 200 books, stickers, and bookmarks will be donated to children's hospitals and charities across the Pacific Northwest—spreading joy, comfort, and imagination to young readers who need it most.
As a heartfelt thank you from all the critters, your name will be proudly featured on the Acknowledgments Page in our book. You’ll also receive a personal bundle, including: 3 signed copies of the book (signed by both the Author and Illustrator), 3 stickers, 3 matching bookmarks, and 1 original, full-page watercolor painting from the book—hand-painted and signed by Illustrator Sarah Joy Silva.
To make this experience even more memorable, you’ll be invited to a dinner with Author Christine and Illustrator Sarah at Jory, the award-winning fine dining restaurant at The Allison Inn & Spa in Newberg, Oregon. You're welcome to bring one guest. (Dinner must be redeemed by the end of 2026.)
For Schools/Homeschool Co-ops/Clubs/Shops/Bookstores
We’d love to connect with your group! If your class, school, or other group/club/shop is interested in pre-ordering a large number of books, we’d be happy to offer an in-person visit & presentation as a thank-you—complete with a live reading of a chapter or two from The Yellow Cottage: A Critter’s Tale. Feel free to reach out to discuss details—we’d love to hear from you!
