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Launch Week Photo Drop!

ByAnna Cannelongo

Last week was launch week for Ladder and Friends Learn to Pray! It was an exciting, busy, stressful, and fun week! To make things even more complicated my husband’s car died and we had to get a new one, and his big work project culminated this weekend.

Online Release Day!

The book went live online on Tuesday! I had a few hiccups as I mistakenly released it on Amazon a few weeks early and had to pull it back. I’m praying I didn’t mess up their algorithm and people can still find the book on Amazon! Then we had a small celebration at home with cupcakes from Hilliard Station Baking Company!

A children's book titled 'Ladder and Friends Learn to Pray' featuring illustrations of vehicles on the cover, placed beside a plate of decorative cupcakes with vehicle-themed toppers.
A woman smiling while holding a plate of decorated cupcakes with colorful toppings, standing on a wooden deck with a backyard in the background.
Two decorated cupcakes with vehicle-themed toppers, placed on a white plate on a dark outdoor table.

After our quick snack we had to spend the evening in the car dealership since my husband’s car died a few days earlier. I was frantically trying to access the dealerships spotty wifi to make sure everything was running smoothly!

Pre-Lauch at Lutheran West

A booth at an outdoor event featuring a woman smiling, surrounded by promotional materials for a children's prayer book titled 'Ladder and Friends Learn to Pray', with various colorful toys and pamphlets on a table.
A man and a woman smiling at a table covered with informational brochures and signup sheets for 'Ladder and Friends'. They are standing under a large tent, with other attendees visible in the background.
Three individuals standing together at an outdoor event, holding a children's book titled 'Ladder and Friends Learn to Pray'.
A woman stands next to a promotional banner for a children's bedtime prayer book titled 'Ladder and Friends Learn to Pray'. The banner highlights features such as age suitability, positive character traits, and includes a QR code.
A promotional booth at night featuring a banner for 'Ladder and Friends Learn to Pray,' a children's bedtime prayer book. The table displays various book-related materials and brochures, set up under a large white tent with string lights in the background.

Cleveland’s Lutheran High School Alumni Association graciously invited me to set up a booth during Lutheran West’s homecoming football game. It was so much fun to see former classmates, teachers, church people, and former students! It was a very encouraging night as both my dad and sister were also in attendance!

Launch Party

Craft activity table featuring puppet-making supplies, including scissors, glue, markers, and instruction sheets, with inspirational posters displayed in frames.
A decorated table in a store setting with a white tablecloth, featuring signs for pricing, social media promotion, and a clipboard. Colorful balloons and a small toy fire truck are displayed, with a nature-themed mural in the background and various items on shelves around the table.
A square cake decorated with white icing, featuring colorful sprinkles on the edges. Topped with cartoon characters, including a fire truck, a car, and an airplane on a blue stick. The text 'Ladder and Friends Learn to Pray' is written in blue icing on the cake.
A woman reading a colorful storybook to two young boys, while one boy sits on her lap. The setting includes greenery and flowers in the background.
A woman standing behind a display of children's books titled 'Ladder and Friends Learn to Pray' at an event, with balloons and pricing details visible.
A woman with long hair, wearing a white blouse, is reading an illustrated book to a group. The scene is set in a colorful environment with plants in the background and decor on display.
A woman stands in a colorful room, holding a book and pointing to an illustration while engaging with an audience. The background features greenery, decorative flowers, and various items like clothes and art supplies.

Saturday, September 26 was the official launch party! My dad, who was a former Cleveland firefighter, wore his hat and handed out flyers at the door. Meanwhile, we had fun inside with story time, cake, and a puppet craft!

Get Your Copy Today!

Cover of the children's book 'Ladder and Friends Learn to Pray' featuring a cartoon fire truck, a smiling garbage truck, and an ambulance against a night sky with a small airplane in the background.

Buy now for your child, grandchild, niece/nephew or neighbor! It’s a great way to encourage little ones in their prayer journey!

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Be Sure to Follow Me on Social Media!

To keep up with the latest information on Ladder and Friends Learn to Pray or to support my mission of helping young children pray, be sure to follow me on social media.

Other Ways to Help!

1. Post a Review on Amazon

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You can still post a review on Amazon even if you bought your book directly from me or from another source if you have an active Amazon account!

Here is a step-by-step tutorial: How to Leave a Review on Amazon (with Pictures) – wikiHow

2. Share with friends

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Share the Ladder and Friends Learn to Pray with friends in person, via email, and on your social media platforms.

3. Request a Copy from Your Local Library

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Request your local library to order a copy of Ladder and Friends Learn to Pray. Each library is a little bit different, so ask your librarian how to request a copy for your local branch! 

Ladder and Friends Merchandise

Four framed quotes on a wall featuring cartoon vehicles: a fire truck, an airplane, an ambulance, and a dump truck, each accompanied by biblical verses.

Are you looking for more Ladder and Friends Merchandise?

Digital Downloads

Currently I have the following digital downloads (a digital file that you print at home or at your local printing store) available:

  • Coloring book
  • Wall art
  • Cupcake and cake toppers (coming soon)
  • eBook (coming soon)
  • Travel Bingo (coming soon)
  • Prayer cards (coming soon)
Find Merchandise Here!

Mailable Physical Products

These will be products I can send via the post office. Most are not ready quite yet, but they will be coming soon.

  • Wall art
  • Bound Coloring Book

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One Comment

  1. I was lucky enough to be invited to the Launch Party on Saturday. Dublin Toy Emporium was the perfect setting to launch Ladder and Friends Learn to Pray. Anna read her book to kiddos who came by to enjoy treats and make an appropriate craft. Wonderful event.

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