Gretchen Hamilton - Biography

Gretchen is a children's picture book author. Her debut book is Alpaca Buddies - Better Together. Gretchen decided to take up the hobby of Alpaca farming. As a teacher, this turned in to a desire to write children's books featuring these majestic animals.

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J. Ross Hamilton - Biography

J. Ross Hamilton is a supportive and creative husband with an artistic knack. An engineer in the day, father in the evening, artist at twilight, and alpaca farmer on the weekends, J. Ross Hamilton is always keeping busy.

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Where to buy

Alpaca Buddies - Better Together is available at these fine retailers.

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School visits

In the North Carolina area? Interested in hosting a school visit? As a certified elementary education teacher, Gretchen Hamilton is willing and capable of coming to your school to read Alpaca Buddies - Better Together and providing a guest lesson.
Please contact us through our Facebook page if you're interested in school visit.

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Book signings

For the latest book signing information, please stay tuned to events we post our Facebook page for book signings!
If you own a bookstore or a small shop in the North Carolina region, or you're hosting an Alpaca related event and would be interested in hosting a book signing, please contact us through our Facebook page.

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Media Coverage

Are you a member of the media and are interested in an educator and engineer turned author and illustrator? If so, please contact us through our Facebook page.

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Reviews

"These cute fluffy alpacas are such a joy. The book is FUN, beautifully illustrated and has a life lesson to boot. Yep, I highly recommend a purchase."
-Amazon Reviewer

"An age old tale of friendship told with the cutest alpacas around. My kids loved it and so did I. Look out fuzzy bunnies, kittens and puppies. Fran and Stan are here to teach and learn."
-Amazon Reviewer

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Activities

Coloring Sheets

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