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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 and record everything in nature in his new journal! His adventerous spirit leads him to a dark and mysterious cave. Curiosity cheers him on, but fear paints a hungry, hairy monster inside waiting to eat him. Curiosity finally wins, and Leonardo not only finds a fossilized whale inside, but a newfound strength to conquer any fears. Backmatter includes author note, fun facts, a short biography, and further reading.
Raven Home
SEL/Lyrical
Picture Book/ Ages: 4-7
Word Count: 528
Dun Raven is swept away by a storm. He asks other birds for help, but instead they encourage him to listen to his heart, believe in himself, and trust his inner voice. Being so far from home, his heart only knows how much he misses family. It’s not until he meets a golden eagle that he discovers his true power does lie within his heart where he hears his mothers loving and encouraging words that guide him home. Backmatter includes author note, a list of birds, 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 concept picture book that introduces thirty-six collective nouns of sea creatures from around the world threatened by marine debris, trash, and plastic pollution. Illustration notes highlight the call to action by children who live in these areas by picking up these items that harm these sea creatures and to recycle, re-use, and up-cycle into creative projects for school, camp, and libraries. Backmatter includes a list of educational resources on upcycling, an author note on why I included collective nouns.
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.
