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 P.K.
Hallinan is the author and illustrator of more than 80
children's books, with over 7,500,000 copies sold worldwide. P.K. first began writing and illustrating 35 years ago when
his wife asked him to create a picture book as a Christmas
gift for their two young sons.
Mr.
Hallinan is this nation's foremost author of children's books
which teach life-long values. His book, For The Love Of Our
Earth, was recognized by Early Childhood News as one of
America's "100 Best Product Picks for Children." His books,
We're Very Good Friends, My Mother and I, and We're Very Good
Friends, My Father and I, made the "Top Five" of Waldenbooks
National Bestsellers list. Today, his many books, which
include, That's What A Friend Is, I'm Thankful Each Day, and
How Do I Love You?, are enjoyed by all for the timeless values
they share.
Mr. Hallinan also, was honored by Howard Payne University's
prestigious Lorgnette Review for his books. A Rainbow Of
Friends, and When I Grow Up, which were given their highest
rating of "Outstanding in Their Genre."
One
of Mr. Hallinan's most recent books,
 Heartprints,
("The
impression left behind by a deliberate act of kindness") has
been adopted by schools across America for its value as a
"character development" curriculum.
P.K. is an ordained minister and a
nationally noted speaker,
whose
 motivational assembly, Find A Hole and Fill It, has
touched hundreds of thousands of lives. He lives with his
wife, Jeanne, and three dogs, in the mountains above Ashland,
Oregon.
Grandson Aidan
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School
Assemblies
P.K. is available to come to your school and give his highly
entertaining, yet impacting, "The Pink Elephant" assembly to
your kids. The presentation is adaptable to any age group and
any school level, K through 12.
 In his
assembly, P.K. uses 50 color overhead transparencies to
discuss how he became a world-famous children's author and
how life's setbacks can be turned into life's victories. Also,
he shows the kids how he draws, developing a full-color
illustration right before their eyes, while explaining how to
use color, light and shadow to achieve wonderful art effects. He then closes
with his Three Rules for Success: 1) Work hard, 2) Finish what
you start, and 3) Help other people along the way.
Seminars
For more than 20 years, P.K. has been sharing with aspiring
children's authors his day-long seminar, Writing Picture Books
for Children. This class is built around P.K.'s Six Golden
Keys, which are Attitude, Skill, Presentation, Information,
Reach, and Energy (ASPIRE). During this richly informative six
hours, P.K. shares 35 years of experience in both writing and
illustrating children's books, including Writing Basics,
Manuscript Preparation and Submission, Negotiating Contracts,
and Effective Marketing.
Motivational
Speaking
P.K. is also widely known as a highly entertaining and
effective motivational speaker, whose presentation, Find A
Hole and Fill It, has helped thousands of people to find the
key to greater happiness and greater fulfillment in life
through giving out to others. This talk is G-Rated, and
suitable for all types of gatherings, from service clubs to
sales meetings to annual banquets.
Biblical Teachings
P.K. is also available to visit your church as a guest pastor
and deliver a powerful Biblical message to your congregation.
As an ordained minister, and a Senior Pastor for five years,
P.K. has a wealth of knowledge to share with you and your
church about God's love for all of us. His more famous sermons
include: Why, God?, The Perfect Storm, What Manner of Man?,
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PK's dog
Scruffy...
Abandoned in the mountains,
rescued and adopted by PK and
Jeanne.
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