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Quetzalcoatlus and Mosasaurus

Two Nonfiction books for ages 8-12

Two of many books in the Dinosaur Series from The Creative Company. Available in Spanish and English.

QUETZALCOATLUS With a wingspan the size of a small plane, Quetzalcoatlus once soared over the landscape. Readers discover what life was like for this Cretaceous flying reptile through diagrams, graphs, powerful illustrations, and fun text.

MOSASAURUS With strong flippers and shark-like teeth, Mosasaurus once ruled the oceans. Readers discover what life was like for this Cretaceous sea reptile through diagrams, graphs, powerful illustrations, and fun text.

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Fetching Dreams

NEWEST  Young Adult Book! June 2023. Contemporary Fiction Novel for tweens through adults.

A riveting story of two girls from very different cultures whose lives are threatened but together they form a common purpose to make a difference.

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 Awards:

Middle Grade Book of the Year, Northern Lights Book Award

Royal Dragonfly Honorable Mention for MG

Young Adult Book of the Year  Minnesota Author Project/Minnesota Library Association

 

Arrrgh! Me HATE To Wait!

NEWEST Picture Book! January 2023. For pirate and piggy fans, especially those who HATE to wait!

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Awesome Disgusting Careers Series

(4 books, 2022, from Black Rabbit Books)

Available in Spanish also

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The Worry Knot

2022 RELEASE!! ebook, audio,  and print copies. Order today here! or ask for it at your local bookstore

Recommended for ages 10 and above

Rourke is hoping for a perfect seventh grade year but he’s a boy who worries—a lot. It affects his friendships, his sleep, and his stomach. In a story of compassion and unexpected discoveries, Rourke’s worries ease and he realizes no one’s life is perfect—just different.

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Awards:

Book Excellence Finalist

Eric Hoffer Award for Middle Reader

Moonbeam Award for preteen fiction

Purple Dragonfly Award for Middle Grade Fiction and Special Needs/Disability Fiction

The Birthday Cookbook

2021 Release! – For all those young cooks who love hanging out in the kitchen! Whether you’re planning a party or not, this little cookbook offers step by step directions to tasty, easy recipes. Part of the Holiday Recipe Box Series for Ages 8-12

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Claire’s Hair

A tale of friendship, empathy and a LOT of hair! –There’s not much Claire’s hair can’t do. It’s a jump rope, it ties up bad guys, and only needs washing once a year! But can her wild and wacky tresses make her best friend laugh again?

Illustrated by Sara Weingartner: https://www.saraweingartner.com

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Henry You’re Hungry Again

A humorous dose of healthy eating advice–What’s a kid to do when they get the hungries? Munch on some broccoli or dig into a heap of fries? Henry loves his junk food but finds he’s not the only one–it’s ‘Henry to the Rescue’ time!

Illustrated by Brian Barber: http://www.brianbarber.com

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Henry You’re Late Again

Late for school, late for school, what’s a kid to do?–Do you have a big bad wolf waiting in your school office every time you’re late? Henry does. Or does he? An unexpected surprise.

Illustrated by Brian Barber: http://www.brianbarber.com

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