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Marvelous Things
STEAM/Biography/Creative Non-fiction
Picture Book/ Ages: 5-7
Word Count: 590
Its Leonardo da Vinci’s birthday and he wants to explore! His adventurous spirit leads him to a dark and mysterious cave where his curiosity cheers him on, but his mind paints a hungry, hairy monster inside. Curiosity wins, and Leonardo not only finds a fossilized whale inside, but a newfound strength in conquering his fears. Backmatter includes author note on appreciating nature, conquering my own fears, fun facts, a short biography, and further reading.
Raven Home
SEL/Lyrical
Picture Book/ Ages: 4-7
Word Count: 528
A young raven is swept away by a storm. He asks other birds for directions, but instead they encourage him to be still and listen to his heart, believe in himself, and trust his inner voice. It’s not until he meets a golden eagle that he discovers his true power lies within his heart where his mothers loving and encouraging words guide him home. Backmatter includes author note on why I wrote about ravens, a list of birds and noted landmarks in Ireland, and further reading.
S is for a Shiver of Sharks
Fiction-Informational/Environmental Awareness
Picture Book/ Ages: 3-5
Word Count: 190
An A-Z picture book using collective nouns of thirty-six different sea creatures to highlight the threat of plastic pollution in and around our oceans. Illustration notes for each letter include children from around the world taking action through conservation by picking up trash and marine debris relevant to that region. Backmatter includes a list of educational resources on upcycling, an author note on why I included collective nouns, and a call to action to encourage us all to pick up trash and marine debris to give sea creatures a chance,
Stone Soup for You and Me
Fiction
Faith-Based Picture Book
Ages: 4-7
Word Count: 600
In this re-imagining of the original folktale Stone Soup by Marcia Brown, Jesus brings a community consumed by selfishness together with the idea of making soup with three stones and what happens when we follow him and open our hearts to love. Includes a recipe, study guide, and author note.
I Am a Child of God, and I’m Grateful For…
Board Book/SEL/Faith Based
Ages: 0-3
Word Count: 311
Is an A-Z gratitude book for young children based on the most simple things to be grateful for within God’s Kingdom. Making a gratitude list can help children feel more positive and calm in emotional situations, but for younger children, hearing what they might be grateful for is powerful, too.
