Author-Illustrator of Books for Kids
Pesto Change-O!
From the instant they saw Terry Tubini perform the three ring trick, the Great Liz Anya and Riga Tony the Great loved magic. But when their backstage bickering boils over onto the biggest, most prestigious performance of their careers, they put it all on the table in a duel of epic portions. Winner is declared the Greatest. Loser becomes the smiling assistant. Forever.
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Nana Mae is Scared to Swim
Nana Mae isn't fearless, but that's okay. As she always says, "You can't be brave without being scared first." But when her granddaughter Iris announces plans for her birthday party at the pool, Nana Mae discovers the difference between giving advice and living advice. She has a week to decide what scares her more - the deep end or disappointing Iris.
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Anything Aubergine
Shy, plant-loving Chloe dreams of becoming friends with the new girl: French-speaking Awa Delphine. When she hears what Awa wants for her birthday - "anything aubergine" - Chloe is elated! After all, aubergine means eggplant. And it couldn't possibly mean anything else, right?
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I Need Another Hat
When Emersyn is mocked for her new winter hat, she no longer feels like a majestic polar bear. Caught off-guard and embarrassed, she attempts to protect herself by finding another hat. But no other hat fits right. Or feels right. In her brother’s hat, she’s a shy hare. Her dad’s hat turns her into a clumsy yak. But she just can't drop the idea that she needs another hat - now - even if it means missing out on snow day fun with her best friend Prisha.
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Meow Wow
When the only kid on the block without a smartphone meets a talking cat - and that cat becomes an overnight, viral sensation - the new friends must escape from the flash flood of fans threatening to overwhelm them.
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Breathe Like a Breeze
Big feelings are strong. It's scary when they suddenly erupt like a volcano or surround like quicksand. Juxtaposing common childhood bogeymen such as earthquakes and thunderstorms against calm elements such as babbling streams and restful sunsets, this lyrical text guides readers to find their own strength in just 58 words.
Manuscript available upon request.