Generated by All in One SEO v5.0.1.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Darby Hobbs, Author Color The World In Love ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://www.darbyhobbs.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Readers' Favorite announces the review of "Hockey Island"](https://www.darbyhobbs.com/readers-favorite-announces-the-review-of-hockey-island/) - Readers' Favorite is one of the largest book review and award contest sites on the Internet. They have earned the respect of renowned publishers like Random House, Simon & Schuster, and Harper Collins, and have received the "Best Websites for Authors" and "Honoring Excellence" awards from the Association of Independent Authors. They are also fully - [Readers' Favorite announces the review of "The Tail of Grace & Kristoff"](https://www.darbyhobbs.com/readers-favorite-announces-the-review-of-the-tail-of-grace-and-kristoff/) - Readers' Favorite is one of the largest book review and award contest sites on the Internet. They have earned the respect of renowned publishers like Random House, Simon & Schuster, and Harper Collins, and have received the "Best Websites for Authors" and "Honoring Excellence" awards from the Association of Independent Authors. They are also fully - [Centerville Library Art Exhibition](https://www.darbyhobbs.com/centerville-library-art-exhibition/) - ARTISTS OF THE MONTH:Darby Hobbs & Karen Kishibay Come check out Darby's books and Karen's Illustrations! Items will be on display and for sale in the front lobby for the month of June.A portion of sales will support Centerville Public Library. Date: The month of June Time: See Library hours here Loaction: Centerville Library, 585 - [West Yarmouth Library - Reading & Book Signing](https://www.darbyhobbs.com/west-yarmouth-library-reading-book-signing/) - Come listen to Darby read The Tale of Grace & Kristoff. You can have your book signed too! Family Fun Days at theWest Yarmouth Library Date: Saturday, May 20, 2023 Time: 2:00 pm Loaction: West Yarmouth Library, 391 Main Street (Route 28), West Yarmouth, MA More info on the West Yarmouth Library here Would like - [Cape Cod Children's Museum - Hockey Island Reading](https://www.darbyhobbs.com/cape-cod-childrens-museum-hockey-island-reading/) - Darby will be reading her book Hockey Island! Date: Monday, April 17, 2023 Time: 10:00 am Location: Cape Cod Children's Museum, 577 Great Neck Rd S, Mashpee, MA - [Centerville Library - Reading and Book Signing](https://www.darbyhobbs.com/centerville-library-reading-and-book-signing/) - Local author Darby Hobbs will be dressed as a unicorn while she reads her new book The Tail of Grace & Kristoff - a story of love, acceptance and kindness. Date: Friday, April 21, 2023 Time: 11:00 am Loaction: Centerville Library, 585 Main Street, Centerville, MA - [Cotuit Library - Reading and Book Signing](https://www.darbyhobbs.com/cotuit-library-reading-and-book-signing/) - Celebrate all things unicorn with a reading of The Tail of Grace & Kristoff ! Date: Thursday, April 20, 2023 Time: 11:30 am Loaction: Cotuit Library, 871 Main Street, Cotuit, MA - [Eastham Public Library - Book Reading](https://www.darbyhobbs.com/eastham-public-library-book-reading/) - Special Unicorn Story Time! Darby will be reading her book The Tail of Grace & Kristoff. Date: Wednesday, April 19, 2023 Time: 2:00 pm Location: Eastham Public Library, 190 Samoset Road, Eastham, MA - [Osterville Village Library - Reading and Book Signing](https://www.darbyhobbs.com/osterville-village-library-reading-and-book-signing/) - In honor of National Unicorn Day Darby will be reading and signing her book The Tail of Grace & Kristoff! Date: Saturday, April 8, 2023 Time: 9:45 am Loaction: Osterville Village Library, 43 Wianno Ave #2028, Osterville, MA - [Book Reading - Hockey Island](https://www.darbyhobbs.com/book-reading-hockey-island/) - Darby will be reading her book Hockey Island at the Cape Cod Children's Museum. Date: Saturday, February 25, 2023 Time: 10:00 am Loaction: Cape Cod Chidren's Museum For directions and museum information click here. Would like to have Darby read at your event?Click here to contact her! Fill out the form below or send an - [The Tail of Grace & Kristoff](https://www.darbyhobbs.com/tail-of-grace-kristoff/) - Darby’s second book was inspired by her daughter, Grace as she loved unicorns and Darby loves pigs. It’s a story that takes place off the coast of the Florida Keys, a virtually unknown island that was frequented by pirates from yesteryear. This is where you find Grace, the musical unicorn, with her pink mane and - [Hockey Island](https://www.darbyhobbs.com/hockey-island/) - Darby’s first published children’s book, Hockey Island was inspired by her eldest grandson George who one night wanted a bedtime story about “‘Hockey Island,’ a place where it snows each and every day and to live there you must bring your imagination”. There are no streets just icy alleyways for all to skate upon and - [Meet the Author - Addison Art Gallery](https://www.darbyhobbs.com/meet-the-author-addison-art-gallery/) - Darby will be at the Addison Art Gallery in Orleans, MA on December 10th. She will be singing books and selling illustration reprints. - [Book Signing at Yellow Umbrella Bookstore](https://www.darbyhobbs.com/book-signing-yellow-umbrella-10-8-22/) - Darby Hobbs standing at her table in front of Yellow Umbrella Bookstore. Darby Hobbs standing with the owner Eric Linder in front of Yellow Umbrella Bookstore. Book Signing Yellow Umbrella Books Chatham, MA Saturday, October 8, 2022 1 pm to 3 pm - [Book Reading - The Tail of Grace & Kristoff](https://www.darbyhobbs.com/book-reading-the-tail-of-grace-kristoff/) - Darby read her book, The Tail of Grace & Kristoff, to 48 second graders at Apalachin Elementary School in Apalachin, NY via Zoom on November 14, 2022. Afterward, the children had fun drawing pictures featuring the characters from the book. Would like to have Darby read to your class?Click here to contact her! Fill out - [Book Signing at The Brewster Book Store](https://www.darbyhobbs.com/book-signing-the-brewster-book-store/) - Brewster Book Store Author Event ~ Brewster, MA ~ Thursday, August 18, 2022 ~ 10 am to 12 pm - [CCWA Expo & Holiday Market](https://www.darbyhobbs.com/ccwa-expo-holiday-market/) - Darby will be at the CCWA Expo & Holiday Market with copies of Hockey Island & The Tail of Grace & Kristoff available for purchase and signing. She will also be selling reprints of the illustrations in the book. Date: November 15, 2022 Time: 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm Place: Cape Codder Resort and Spa - [Book Signing at Yellow Umbrella Bookstore](https://www.darbyhobbs.com/book-signing-yellow-umbrella/) - Darby signed many copies of her first children's book Hockey Island! Hockey Island Book Signing Yellow Umbrella Books Chatham, MA Thursday, July 21 from 11 am to 1 pm ## Pages - [Darby Hobbs - Author - Educator - Speaker](https://www.darbyhobbs.com/) - DarbyHobbs Author - Educator - Speaker Upcoming books: ValueSoul: Liberate Your Heart, Mind & Wallet Color the World in Love Gilbert the Sea Turtle Beatrice Paints the Sky Southern Breeze The Rainbow Treehouse Mrs. McWorthy Sashays Down Main Author Darby is instinctively an educator, a collaborator, and a mentor. She is an artist, never-ending in - [Store](https://www.darbyhobbs.com/store/) - Darby's Bookstore Darby’s books are written with Magic, Imagination, & Creativity all inspired by her spiritual sense to make the world a better place. Her characters and their stories are a loving example to see the world in a positive way and for a moment, allow the reader to embrace their own magic, imagination, and - [Contact](https://www.darbyhobbs.com/contact/) - Contact Darby Hobbs Fill out the form below or send an email to darby@darbyhobbs.com. First Name *Last Name *Email Address *Question/Comment:0 / 180 This site is protected by hCaptcha and its Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.Send MessagePlease do not fill in this field. Please do not fill in this field. Please do not - [Children's Books by Darby Hobbs](https://www.darbyhobbs.com/childrens-books-by-darby-hobbs/) - Children's Books by Darby Hobbs Hockey Island Color the World in Love The Tail of Grace & Kristoff About the books: Darby's first published children's book, Hockey Island was inspired by her eldest grandson George who one night wanted a bedtime story about “Hockey Island", a place where it snows each and every day - [ValueSoul: Liberate Your Heart, Mind, & Wallet](https://www.darbyhobbs.com/valuesoul/) - ValueSoul:Liberate Your Heart, Mind & Wallet Darby HobbsAuthor • Educator • Speaker3Sisters Publishing As an artist, Darby's craft shines through her role as a visionary, change agent, storyteller via 'Story Art', author, educator, and motivational speaker. "I believe love reveals our true intentions, allowing full consciousness, mindfulness, and unrestrained expression—no barriers, false pretenses, or innuendos. - [Darby Hobbs Event Calendar](https://www.darbyhobbs.com/my-calendar/) - Events with Darby Hobbs Check out the Book Signings & Readings as well as other events both current and past.Darby is available for Book Signings, Book Readings both in person & via video. Contact Darby here. Events in September 2026 MonthWeekDay Month January February March April May June July August September October November December Year - [Color the World in Love Book](https://www.darbyhobbs.com/color-the-world-in-love-book/) - Color the World in LoveTM Darby’s work focuses on stories that present characters and adventures grounded in unconditional love, joy, and human values. Color the World in Love is the accompanying children’s book to ValueSoul: Liberate Your Heart, Mind & Wallet. Created during COVID-19, Color the World in Love showcases the talent of young artists - [Darby Hobbs Author](https://www.darbyhobbs.com/darby-hobbs-author/) - Darby Hobbs introduces her second children’s book The Tail of Grace & Kristoff! Check back soon for opportunities to meet Darby and have your book signed. - [Color the World in Love - contribute artwork](https://www.darbyhobbs.com/color-the-world-in-love-contribute-artwork/) - This book is a representation of my own spiritual awakening that I hope will ignite children, youth, and adults to realize their own magic, imagination, and creativity! - [News & Reviews](https://www.darbyhobbs.com/news-reviews/) - News & Reviews Readers’ Favorite announces the review of “The Tail of Grace & Kristoff”Readers’ Favorite announces the review of “The Tail of Grace & Kristoff”Readers' Favorite is one of the largest book review and award contest sites on the Internet. They have earned the respect of renowned publishers like Random House, Simon & Schuster, - [Events](https://www.darbyhobbs.com/events-blog/) - Events with Darby Hobbs Check out the Book Signings & Readings as well as other events both current and past.Darby is available for Book Signings, Book Readings both in person & via video. Contact Darby here. Centerville Library Art ExhibitionARTISTS OF THE MONTH:Darby Hobbs & Karen Kishibay Come check out Darby's books and Karen's Illustrations! - [Books](https://www.darbyhobbs.com/books/) - Darby’s books are written with Magic, Imagination, & Creativity all inspired by her spiritual sense to make the world a better place. - [Shop](https://www.darbyhobbs.com/shop/) - [About Darby Hobbs](https://www.darbyhobbs.com/about/) - About Darby Hobbs Early Years As the youngest of four children, Darby was born and raised in CT within a very artistic home. Her mother was a professional artist and art teacher and her father a Professor, Mechanical Engineer, accomplished violinist, and storyteller in his own way. She started piano lessons at the age of - [Privacy Policy](https://www.darbyhobbs.com/privacy-policy/) - Privacy Policy - [Illustration Opportunity - Color the World with Love](https://www.darbyhobbs.com/illustration-opportunity-color-the-world-with-love/) - Illustration Opportunity for Color the World in Love™ book Submit artwork to be selected for publication in Darby Hobbs's new book! Create artwork to answer any of these questions.Remember to approach this withMagic. Imagination. Creativity. What color is Love? What is Love? Where can you find Love? How do you show your Love to everyone ## Recipes - [Add Sub to Kit with CTWIL & Welcome tags](https://www.darbyhobbs.com/uo-recipe/11453/) - [Add Sub to Kit with VS Updates & Welcome tag](https://www.darbyhobbs.com/uo-recipe/add-sub-to-kit-with-value-soul-updates-tag/) ## Products - [Add Personalized Signature](https://www.darbyhobbs.com/product/add-personalized-signature/) - You can add a personalized signature from Darby Hobbs to your book purchase. Please add the person's name to the order notes at checkout. - [The Tail of Grace & Kristoff Book](https://www.darbyhobbs.com/product/the-tail-of-grace-kristoff-book/) - This story takes place on an unknown island where you find Grace, the musical unicorn, and Kristoff the pig. They bond over adventures & stories soon becoming the very best of friends. - [Hockey Island Book](https://www.darbyhobbs.com/product/hockey-island-book/) - Go to a place where it snows every day! There are no streets just icy alleyways for all to skate upon and a lighthouse that beams through the snow. - [Poster](https://www.darbyhobbs.com/product/poster/) - Wind words from Hockey Island Museum-quality posters made on thick matte paper. Add a wonderful accent to your room and office with these posters that are sure to brighten any environment. • Paper thickness: 0.26 mm (10.3 mil) • Paper weight: 189 g/m² • Opacity: 94% • ISO brightness: 104% • 21 × 30 cm ## Events - [Special Unicorn Story Time!](https://www.darbyhobbs.com/mc-events/special-unicorn-story-time-2/) - Celebrate your inner unicorn!! Darby will share her book, A Tail of Grace & Kristoff with the crowd and do some unicorn activities. Best for ages 5 and older. - [Unicorn Storytime](https://www.darbyhobbs.com/mc-events/unicorn-storytime/) - Come listen to Darby share her book The Tail of Grace & Kristoff and stay for a fun unicorn craft! - [Unicorn Day!](https://www.darbyhobbs.com/mc-events/unicorn-day/) - What do Pigs and Unicorns have in common? Author Darby Hobbs will read her book A Tale of Grace and Kristoff so we can find out! Dress up, play time, and cookies to follow! - [The Tail of Grace & Kristoff Reading](https://www.darbyhobbs.com/mc-events/the-tail-of-grace-kristoff-reading-5/) - Come listen to Darby share her book The Tail of Grace & Kristoff! - [Special Unicorn Story Time!](https://www.darbyhobbs.com/mc-events/special-unicorn-story-time/) - Special Unicorn Story Time! Come listen to Darby read The Tail of Grace & Kristoff. - [Tales on a Winter’s Night](https://www.darbyhobbs.com/mc-events/tales-on-a-winters-night/) - Darby will be reading her book The Tale of Grace & Kristoff! - [Winter Storytime @ Wellfleet Library](https://www.darbyhobbs.com/mc-events/winter-storytime-wellfleet-library/) - Come listen to Darby Hobbs read her book The Tale of Grace & Kristoff! Stay after for an illustration workshop. - [Reading at Weldon Memorial Library](https://www.darbyhobbs.com/mc-events/reading-at-weldon-memorial-library/) - Darby will read her book Hockey Island. - [Centerville Elementary School Fall Festival](https://www.darbyhobbs.com/mc-events/centerville-elementary-school-fall-festival/) - Darby will be reading and signing her books Hockey Island and The Tale of Grace & Kristoff at the Centerville Elementary School Fall Festival! - [Hockey Island Book Reading & Signing](https://www.darbyhobbs.com/mc-events/hockey-island-book-reading-signing-2/) - Come listen to Darby read Hockey Island. Stay after and have your book signed! - [Book Reading & Signing](https://www.darbyhobbs.com/mc-events/book-reading-signing-2/) - Come listen to Darby read her books and stay after to have a book signed! - [Cotuit Harvest Festival](https://www.darbyhobbs.com/mc-events/cotuit-harvest-festival/) - Darby will be available to sign copies of her book and will have matted illustrations, mugs, and greeting cards for sale. at 1:00pm she will be reading The Tail of Grace & Kristoff! - [Book Reading & Signing](https://www.darbyhobbs.com/mc-events/book-reading-signing/) - Come listen to Darby read her books and stay after to have a book signed! - [The Tail of Grace & Kristoff Reading](https://www.darbyhobbs.com/mc-events/the-tail-of-grace-kristoff-reading-3/) - Darby will read and sign her book The Tail of Grace & Kristoff. - [Intergenerational Book Event and Illustration Activity](https://www.darbyhobbs.com/mc-events/intergenerational-book-event-and-illustration-activity/) - Intergenerational Book Event and Illustration Activity with children’s book author Darby Hobbs! – This event is perfect for grandparents, parents and children! Join children’s author, Darby Hobbs, as she reads excerpts from her books Hockey Island and The Tail of Grace and Kristoff. Children will create an illustration for her upcoming new book “Color The - [Book Booth @ Falmouth Art Market](https://www.darbyhobbs.com/mc-events/book-booth-falmouth-art-market/) - Come meet Darby Hobbs, listen to her read her books, and even get one signed! - [YMCA Camp Firefly](https://www.darbyhobbs.com/mc-events/ymca-camp-firefly-2/) - Come listen to Darby read The Tail of Grace & Kristoff. Stay after the reading and have a book signed! - [YMCA Camp Firefly](https://www.darbyhobbs.com/mc-events/ymca-camp-firefly/) - Come listen to Darby read The Tail of Grace & Kristoff. Stay after the reading and have a book signed! - [Summer Storytime @ Wellfleet Library](https://www.darbyhobbs.com/mc-events/summer-storytime-wellfleet-library/) - Come listen to Darby Hobbs read her book The Tale of Grace & Kristoff! Stay after for an illustration workshop. - [The Tail of Grace & Kristoff Reading](https://www.darbyhobbs.com/mc-events/the-tail-of-grace-kristoff-reading/) - Special Unicorn Story Time! Come listen to Darby read The Tail of Grace & Kristoff. - [Hockey Island Book Reading & Signing](https://www.darbyhobbs.com/mc-events/hockey-island-book-reading-signing/) - Come listen to Darby read Hockey Island. After the reading, there will be a book signing and a Color the World in Love™ illustration opportunity for children. - [The Tail of Grace & Kristoff Reading](https://www.darbyhobbs.com/mc-events/the-tail-of-grace-kristoff-reading-2/) - Listen to Darby read her book The Tail of Grace & Kristoff - [Polyarts Festival](https://www.darbyhobbs.com/mc-events/polyarts-festival/) - Come to the children's area to listen to Darby read her books and stay after to have a book signed! - [Outdoor Special Guest Story Time](https://www.darbyhobbs.com/mc-events/outdoor-special-guest-story-time/) - Read stories, sing songs, and get up and move outside! Storytime will be moved inside if it's raining. Please bring a beach chair to sit on. Local Authors, G Pa Rhymes and Darby Hobbs will read from their recently published picture books! - [Celebrate Pride Month](https://www.darbyhobbs.com/mc-events/celebrate-pride-month/) - Color the World in LoveTM illustration opportunity for children to submit illustrations for Darby’s next book. - [Arts Alive Falmouth](https://www.darbyhobbs.com/mc-events/arts-alive-falmouth/) - Come listen to Darby read The Tail of Grace & Kristoff at the Art Tent. - [Cape Cod Pride Festival](https://www.darbyhobbs.com/mc-events/cape-cod-pride-festival/) - Come listen to Darby read The Tail of Grace & Kristoff at the Children's Tent. Stay after the reading and have a book signed! - [Unicorn Day @ Weldon Memorial Library](https://www.darbyhobbs.com/mc-events/unicorn-day-weldon-memorial-library/) - What do pigs and unicorns have in common? Author Darby Hobbs will read her book The Tail of Grace & Kristoff so we can find out! 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