Julie McDonnell Author

Very excited for this event! July 11, 2026 from 11-1 at Main Street Books in St. Charles, MO Would love to see you there! I'll have a limited number of advanced copies of My Rose-Colored Glasses: A Bailey and Buttons Story! Second in the series. 🙌 And of course I'll have the first book as well! ❤️

🌹✨ It's almost here! ✨🌹

So excited to see the post for upcoming book launches in July with ! My Rose-Colored Glasses: A Bailey and Buttons Story will officially launch on Wednesday, July 15!

I'm honored to be part of this wonderful lineup of July releases from Miriam Laundry Publishing, alongside such talented authors.

This story is a gentle reminder that while we can't always change what happens around us, we can choose to pause, look a little closer, and see the world with more kindness, curiosity, and love. 💕

Thank you to everyone who has encouraged me throughout this journey. Your support truly means the world, and I can't wait to share Bailey and Buttons' newest adventure with you!

🌹✨ Mark your calendars—July 15 is launch day! ✨🌹

My Rose-Colored Glasses: A Bailey and Buttons Story will officially be released into the world! Book #2 in the series!

This story shares a message close to my heart: while we can’t always control what happens around us, we can choose the perspective we bring to it.

To help spread the word on launch day, I’m looking for a few more Bailey & Buttons Ambassadors! 💕

What does that mean?

🌹 Share a launch day post
🌹 Tell friends, family, educators, or librarians about the book
🌹 Share photos when your copy arrives
🌹 Leave an honest review after reading

If you’ve enjoyed following Bailey and Buttons’ journey and would like to help celebrate this launch, I’d love to have you on the team!

Comment below or send me a message, and I’ll make sure you receive everything you need before launch day.

Thank you for being part of this adventure. 💛

juliemcdonnellauthor.com

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🌹✨ One month from today… Bailey and Buttons are back! ✨🌹

My Rose-Colored Glasses: A Bailey and Buttons Story officially launches on July 15!

This story is about those moments that feel unfair, frustrating, disappointing, or hard—and how a small shift in perspective can help us find gratitude, hope, and a kinder way to see things.

I love this message for children because it doesn’t ask them to pretend everything is perfect. It gently reminds them that even in hard moments, they can pause, look a little closer, and choose how they see what’s in front of them.

I can’t wait to share this next Bailey and Buttons story with families, classrooms, and young readers. 💛

📚 Pre-order here: get.myrosecoloredglasses.com

You can also visit my author page for more! juliemcdonnellauthor.com

🌹 What helps you or your child find the good on a tough day?

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Pre-Order My Rose-Colored Glasses — Dr. Julie McDonnell, EdD A heartwarming Bailey & Buttons story about perspective, resilience, and the power of looking at the world with love. Pre-order now and receive exclusive bonuses!

Just received another 5 star review for "The Flowers in Grandma's Garden" on Amazon!

If you would also like to read and review my book,
you can download it for free at
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