Up We Go! Amazing Elevators
Informational fiction; STEM
Lyrical fiction
Spanish- English Bilingual;
Character driven; fiction
Up We Go! Amazing Elevators- A young child loves riding elevators, especially to go up, up, up! But when they try to share their favorite activity with their best friend, things go wrong. Skye the cat does not like elevators! Can a trip on a magical elevator-time machine change Skye’s mind? (Picture Book, ages 4-8, story 438 words, sidebars 969 words)
The Little Sun Bug- A plucky little bug is so dazzled by her first sight of the sun that she sets her heart on flying to the sky and taking a piece of its light. But when she realizes that her wings don't work, Little Bug must get creative about finding another way to reach her goal. With themes of perseverance, problem-solving and self-discovery, this sunny story is sure to captivate young readers all the way to its delightful twist ending. (531 words, ages 3-6, SEL)
Sun Bug and Moon Bug- Firefly loves shining bright. Cricket loves the moon with all his heart. When their paths cross, Firefly uses her problem-solving smarts to help her new friend chase his dream of bringing the moon down to Earth. A silly-sweet adventure in rhyme celebrating friendship, positivity, and thinking outside the box.(Picture Book, ages 4-8, 495 words, rhyme, SEL)
My Love Is All Around- Mamas’ and daddies’ love shows up in all kinds of ways. It’s in the blankets on the cold nights, the pushes on the swings, and the gentle nudges to try the hard things. In this tender, lyrical bedtime story, a parent recounts all the moments from the day where their love shined through. (Concept Picture Book, fiction, 200 words, rhyme Ages 3-6).
Nobunny's Perfect- Augustus D. Bustus is proud to be the most perfect and punctual school bus at Bunnyvale Elementary. But after sleeping through his alarm, he must face his biggest fear– making mistakes– in this humorous, “hop-ful" tale about overcoming perfectionism and anxiety. (Picture Book, 500 words, ages 4-8, SEL)