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Wiebke Papenfus
Author & Illustrator

WIEBKE PAPENFUS has always been enthusiastic about sharing stories and being creative and is privileged to have turned her passion into  being a Writer and Illustrator. Read on to find samples of her work, a detailed bio, and more.

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Content
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Fox & Hummer

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Penguinie

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Do you Hare what I hear?

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Christmas candle

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From the Prince of Peace

Happy Shopper

Like what you see? 
I have Zazzle store online!

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Christmas Cardinal

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Gallery: Illustrations

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Christmas Cardinal

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Ornament

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Joy to the world!

O, Holy Night!

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Marriage takes Three

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Good Friday & Resurrection Sunday

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He Loves ME!

Purple Kites 

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Do you see what I see?

Michigan Father's Day

About Wiebke
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Wiebke is a Storyteller at Heart

Writing and drawing have always been hobbies for

Wiebke Papenfus. However, it was not always something she thought she would pursue as something she could make a living with. After writing and illustrating her first book as a graduation gift to her son, she realized she had something valuable to share with the world and turned to writing and illustrating more books. Wiebke is constantly exploring new themes and ideas. It’s incredibly hard work, but she's never happier than when she sits down at her desk putting the opening words to a new story on paper. This process is followed by Wiebke using her quirky illustrations to make her stories come to life.

Books
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Books

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Every Friday a young boy wakes up to rescue his mom from a dreadful dragon. Even though he never fails in his quest, the job requires his strength and a formidable spirit.

 

Both children and parents reading this story, will be drawn into  Sidney’s adventure and will find a new creative way to do chores.

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Available on Amazon.com!

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What happens when an old Oak Tree and a young boy share a dream? Neither the young boy nor the tree give up!

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Persistence from kids and a little courage from their mothers can go a long way to make things happen.

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Click here to purchase!

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When a young boy goes on a trip with his parents to visit his grandma  "Oma" in another country, he reflects on her super powers. His suspicions  of these are confirmed when she comes to the rescue one night.

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The influence of grandparents on their grandchildren can never be underestimated. Readers young and old will be able to share their memories of grandparents.

* This book is still a work in progress!

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Awards

Awards (none yet...)

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Friend's Fan

Award

Husband and Son Favorite Storyteller Award

Submarine
Paint Brush

New Wannabee Illustrator Award

Hand Mirror

Mrs. Mein's Approval Award

Behind the Author

Wiebke Papenfus grew up in Pretoria, South Africa, and moved to the USA in 1996. She has a degree in Occupational Therapy, but is not currently practicing in this field. Wiebke's faith in Jesus Christ has been an anchor for her throughout the years. Reading and crafts have always been a significant part of her life.  

Even though Wiebke loves people of all ages, her favorite group has always been young children.

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The author lives in rural Michigan with her husband and their son. Ever since her son entered their life, she has wanted to share the stories that she encountered while raising him. Her hopes are, that reading the stories and looking at her quirky illustrations, the reader will be drawn into the thrilling adventures of a young boy named Sidney.

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Wiebke is a member of Society of Children's Book Writers
and Illustrators (SCBWI). Get in touch if you’ve got any comments, questions, suggestions, or just want to say hello. 
Wiebke would be more than happy to hear from you.

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Wiebke and her family

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Contact

Amazon Review Links

If you have bought my books as either e-books (Kindle) or paperbacks and have an Amazon account, I would appreciate you leaving a review! Make sure to log into your Amazon account before using the links below. Alternatively, you can click on your orders of the book/s you purchased and review from there!

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Thanks so much!

Wiebke

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Sidney slays the Dragon E-book

https://www.amazon.com/review/create-review?&asin=B09YL8NGSK

 

Sidney slays the Dragon paperback

https://www.amazon.com/review/create-review?&asin=B09YLN3HH4

 

Sidney climbs the Oak Tree E-book

https://www.amazon.com/review/create-review?&asin=B09YX93F35

 

Sidney climbs the Oak Tree paperback

https://www.amazon.com/review/create-review?&asin=B09YV6ZYV5

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