Brudders wasted no time since his first book, Brudders Learns How to Make Friends, made its debut to the world on October 1st 2020! And what better place for Brudders to make new friends than at the local pumpkin patch!

The Gallagher Family, who created and has been running the famous Gallagher’s Family Pumpkin & Christmas Trees Patch for generations, was so kind to let us set up a Brudders table display at their BEAUTIFUL and amazingly FUN pumpkin patch! There were the most adorable goats, more pumpkin colors and varieties than you could ever imagine, and fall photo opp setups straight out of Pinterest or Instagram.

But the best part for us at Brudders’ Books was all the amazing families and kids we got to meet! We had our books out on display for families to read through and purchase to take home if they’d like (and so many did!). We had free Brudders coloring activities for kids to take with them, and we just loved signing books and taking pictures with the families!

If you’re reading this and we were blessed to meet you at the pumpkin patch, THANK YOU! We loved getting to know all of you and all of the follow-up messages and pictures you sent to us afterwards. It’s been such a blessing to hear how much Brudders means to your child as their new special friend. We are honored to build this relationship with you and are excited for what’s to come!

-K.A. & Derek, Brudders’ Books

This might go down as one of our favorite memories to date so far. Ty and Nikki (and Ollie of course!) who created and built Ollie’s Little Library, are easily one of the most creative couples we know.

Part of the Little Free Library program, Ollie’s Little Library was established this year in 2020 and is located in the quaint, little neighborhood, Azalea, in St. Petersburg, FL. Sitting accessibly at the edge of a corner lot, it’s in the most perfect location for you to swing by and browse through the books that sit proudly within this whimsical little masterpiece they have created.

Let your imagination run free looking at the little hobbit land they built around the base of the library, or get lost thinking of the Florida Keys as you stare at the hand-painted navigational signs running up the library’s posts. It’s like experiencing multiple worlds in one, and you’ll find yourself in no rush whatsoever to leave. The books are extremely well-maintained, and there’s even Ollie bookmarks for you to take AND an adorable guest book for you to sign!

Brudders Learns How to Make Friends - Ollie Approved!

But if you’re REALLY lucky, you just might be greeted by the library owner himself, Ollie! Ollie is the sweetest little rescue dog with a bubbling personality. We got to meet Ollie while we were there and to our surprise, he came running over to us excitedly in a pastel green t-shirt, proudly representing Brudders’ colors! We might have ourselves a new sales rep!

When it comes to his library, Ollie is all-business. He knows how to work the camera really well, and he certainly knows a good book when he sees one. We’re happy to say our book, Brudders Learns How to Make Friends, is Ollie-approved!

If you find yourself in St. Pete, FL, be sure to swing by and check out this beautifully maintained Little Free Library. We promise you’ll be happy you did!

-K.A. & Derek, Brudders’ Books

Brudders’ Books Author & Illustrator, K.A. Leigh & Derek Roberts, with Ollie’s Little Library