WILD and WONDERFUL

WILD and WONDERFUL Series

7 Rhyming Picture Books about Animals from
the US and Australia.

FUN as well as educational!

About ten years ago I had this series published in eBook format by Writers Exchange. This was an Australian publisher. CEO Sandy Cummins was wonderful to work with - helpful, supportive and open to suggestions. However, at that time eBooks were a novelty, and the eReaders of today were still a glint in their designers' eyes. The series received terrific reviews, but sales were dismal.  

Now, thanks to Sandy allowing me to offer the series to Guardian Angel Publishing, a publisher that specializes in child friendly and educational picture books, my Wild and Wonderful series is being published in soft cover, and will be available on Amazon and other sites:  Guardian Angel Publishing, + my website.  YEA!!!

 I am absolutely THRILLED that my Wild and Wonderful series is finally being published in soft cover.  It has been a long wait, but well worth the time and the effort.

                                                                 Already in soft cover and on sale are:

Kangaroo  Clues

Mama Grizzly Bear

Never Say BOO to a Frilly: 

  Includes -  
Never Say BOO - Rainbow Birds - Tasmanian Devil Dance 

Now available from the links listed above. 
 

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Coming Next:

Prairie Dog's Play Day:

  Includes - Prairie Dogs - Bald Eagle Rules - The Stinker (skunk)

                           

Last 3 Books -  Coming SOON: 

*Don's Eat Platypus Stew - 3 individual stories

*Squirrels Can't Help Being Nuts - 3 individual stories

*Humdinger Hummers - 1 story

Link to illustrations and news about my
DREAMTIME MAN picture book.

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Awesome ART WORK!!

I don't have to say anything about this
awesome illustrator -

Aysin Eroglu's
art work  speaks for itself!!

And she illustrated my e-picture book

"Never say BOO to a Frilly"

- about to be republished as a soft cover picture book.

YEA!!

Aysin has designed postcards for UNICEF, and she is well known for
her delightfully quirky illustrations.  She lives and works in Turkey.
** Her website is being revamped as I type this.

She is  great to work with, and an intuitive artist who knows exactly
how to make the characters in your picture book jump
off the page and captivate kid readers.

You are now in for a
HUGE TREAT!

Below find samples of art and illustrations from Aysin's portfolio.
Her BLOG is being updated as I write.

If you would like her to illustrate a book for you,
Email her at: aysineroglu@gmail.com

Aysin's English is pretty good too!! 

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"Never say BOO to a Frilly"
by Margot Finke
Illos: Aysin Eroglu

Frill-neck Lizard

       Rainbow Birds                                   Tasmanian Devil Dance

From the three rhyming stories in the book.

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Below is an assortment of Aysin's art work
ENJOY!

AND THERE ARE LOTS MORE!

I LOVE Aysin's way with illustrations. . .

*They have KID APPEAL.
*They are IMAGINATIVE.
*They bring your story to LIFE.
*They are FUN.

I thoroughly recommend this
multi-talented illustrator!


What more do you want from me?

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KEVIN SCOTT COLLIER - Children's Writer and Illustrator.

 Today I want you to meet  Kevin Scott Collier,  a very special man:

 Writer -  Illustrator - Animator -  Children's TV Host,

and Friend.

 Kevin Collier lives in beautiful Grand Haven, a quaint port city along the Lake Michigan shoreline with his wife and son. He has worked as art director for the daily newspaper there for 30 years. His lifetime interest in writing and drawing lead him to become a published author of youth fiction, chapter books and children's picture books. He has illustrated over 120 picture books for kids. Kevin says,  "Life is more than what you do, it's about who you spend it with. In that book, I am blessed, and life is good!"

If you need a talented and experienced art director, or you have a picture book that needs the perfect illustrations to  set off your story,  I can recommend Kevin Collier without reservation.  He has talent to burn, and he is inclusive - you are never left out of the artistic loop!

Kevin introduced me to Guardian Angel Publishing
and then illustrated Rattlesnake Jam, my first picture book with them.

Just a small sample of Kevin's cover art.

 

 

Kevin is also an award winning illustrator:

KEVIN SCOTT COLLIER'S art won
New York Book Festival 2008 First Place Children's Book- Monty the Traveling Cat.

KEVIN SCOTT COLLIER'S art won
The National Best Books 2008 Finalist- Picture Book- BiC's Baptism

 See more of Kevin's fun and kid friendly art
HERE

Check out more about Kevin Collier

RIGHT HERE

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5 Fabulous February Releases - by Guardian Angel Publishing.

5 Fabulous February Releases

from

Guardian Angel Publishing

Picture books that kids will want parents to read to them -
over-and-over again.

SLIME AND ALL

http://www.guardianangelpublishing.com/slime&all.htm

Author: Janet Ann Collins   Artist: Alexander Morris

The giant worm, Lump, lives on a farm but the other animals run away from him. He escapes to a town and meets Jake, who takes him to a park where he plays with other kids. This early chapter book for young readers encourages them to think about accepting those who are different.

THE CLOWN AROUND KIDS

 http://www.guardianangelpublishing.com/clown-kids.htm

Author/Artist: Kathleen Bullock

The Clown-Around Kids have wonderful acts in the Rubadub Circus. All except Noodle, the littlest clown. One night, a lost pup appears, and Noodle trains him to do circus tricks. Noodle and Pipsqueak are a big hit. All goes well until a man arrives and demands his dog back.

LONELY LITTLE LEAF

 http://www.guardianangelpublishing.com/lonely-leaf.htm

Author/ Artist: Jennifer Prus

Last oak leaf wants to fall from the tree but cannot. Many forest friends come along to encourage the leaf. The leaf does not realize photosynthesis is diminishing, changing the leaf from a beautiful green into a deep red. Once the transformation is complete, the leaf finally falls.

THE TURTLE WHO IMAGINED
http://www.guardianangelpublishing.com/turtle-imagined.htm

Author: Mary Esparza-Vela  Artist: Kevin Scott Collier

A tiny turtle crawls to the top of a hill to watch his friends play in the meadow. He imagines himself outside his shell, doing everything they do. When he falls asleep, he dreams that he is outside his shell, but things do not turn out as he imagined.

VIVIEN'S BEACH DREAM

http://www.guardianangelpublishing.com/vivien.htm

Author/Artist: Roey Ebert

Vivien plans all year for the beach. She decides that she will never leave. She comes up with clever ways that she can stay at the seashore. Her mom reminds her of the things at home she will miss. Will Vivi come home or will she stay on the sand forever?

Lynda S. Burch, Publisher

Children's Books - 
written and published with
YOUR kids in mind

Guardian Angel Publishing
http://www.guardianangelpublishing.com
http://www.guardian-angel-kids.com   -   http://guardianangelfamily.blogspot.com/



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A CELEBRATION of Picture Book Month

Picture Books
Are Childhood Treasures.

 

Let's Celebrate Picture Book Month
with a look at new picture books out NOW!

We all have memories of favorites, told to us while we snuggled in bed,
begging for just one more story.

It doesn't matter if  the story is in a paper book, on
Kindle, Nook,  or some other e-reader.
OR
You make up a hairy adventure
right off the top of your head?

READ TO YOUR KIDS!

It's the STORY that matters
not the mode of delivery. . .

SO. . .

Here is a list of  Picture Books worthy of being
  Childhood Treasures for your family.

*Mostly Monsterly
Author:  Tammi Sauer

(Simon & Schuster) Scholastic Parent & Child Best Book of 2010
2011 winner of the Oklahoma Book Award
2011 winner of the SCBWI Crystal Kite Award
Scholastic "Time to Read with Just-Right Books for K-2" Editor's Pick

www.tammisauer.com

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*Stella the Fire Farting Dragon

Author:  J. Aday Kennedy

Illustrations:  Jack Foster

Guardian Angel Publishing

 www.jadaykennedy.com

 Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1616330511/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?ie=UTF8&m=ATVPDKIKX0DER
 

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*Frankie's Perfect Home

Author : Beverly Stowe McClure
 Illustrator:  Alexander Morris
Guardian Angel Publishing

http://beverlystowemcclure.wordpress.com
Amazon:  http://tinyurl.com/66cccmr

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Gingerbread Man Superhero!

Author:  Dotti Enderle

Illustrator:  Joe Kulka

Pelican Publishing

http://www.amazon.com/Gingerbread-Man-Superhero-Dotti-Enderle/dp/1589805216/

ref=sr_1_11?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1320534043&sr=1-11

www.dottienderle.com

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*Lucy’s Purple Pullover

Author/Illustrator:  Kavitha Punniyamurthi  
Guardian Angel Publishing

http://kavithapunniyamurthi.weebly.com/
 http://lucyspurplepullover.blogspot.com/

Amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/Lucys-Purple-Pullover-Kavitha-Punniyamurthi/dp/1616330759

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*Shoes for Me!

Author:  Sue Fliess

Illustrator:  Mike Laughead
Marshall Cavendish Children's Books

 www.suefliess.com

 Amazon: http://amzn.to/sSywKK

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*Horatio Humble Beat the Big (dyslexia)

Author: Margot Finke

Illustrator: Ellen Gurak

Guardian Angel Publishing

http://www.margotfinke.com

Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Horatio-Humble-Beats-Big-D/dp/1616331011/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1320895959&sr=1-1

Powell’s Books:  http://www.powells.com/biblio?isbn=1616331305

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*Cowboy James

Author:  Mary Jean Kelso
Illustrator: K.C. Snider
Guardian Angel Publishing, Inc.

www.authorsden.com/maryjeankelso
Amazon:

http://www.guardianangelpublishing.com/cowboy-james.htm

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* Mr. Pish's Woodland Adventure

 Author/Illustrator:  K. S. Brooks

 Cambridge Books (2011)

          

http://www.MrPish.com

http://www.amazon.com/Mr-Pishs-Woodland-Adventure-Pish/dp/1594318867/

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*One Pelican at a Time

Author: Nancy Stewart        
Illustrator:  Samantha Bell

Guardian Angel Publishing

 www.nancystewartbooks.com

 http://www.nancystewartbooks.blogspot.com

Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/    

Barnes and Noble: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/

Autographed copies can be purchased at both my web and blog sites.

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*The Wise Old Tortoise and the Monkey

Author: Dr Vukani G. Nyirenda

Illustrator: Ivy Marie Apa

Publisher: Xlibris Publishing

 http://www.kalimatundutales.com

Sales: Amazon, Barnes & Noble, the Book Depository

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*Star of the Sea: A Day in the Life of a Starfish

Author: Janet Halfmann
Illustrator: Joan Paley
Publisher:  Christy Ottaviano Books/Henry Holt

http:/www.janethalfmann.com   

Amazon: 

http://www.amazon.com/Star-Sea-Day-Life-Starfish/dp/0805090738/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1320543853&sr=1-2

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* Little Shepherd

Author: Cheryl Malandrinos
IIllustrator: Eugene Ruble
Publisher: Guardian Angel Publishing

http://ccmalandrinos.com
Amazon: http://www.guardianangelpublishing.com/little-shepherd.htm

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*Signs of Trouble

Author:  Janet Ann Collins

Illustrator: Jack Foster

Guardian Angel Publishing

 www.janetanncollins.com

 Amazon:  http://www.amazon.com/Signs-Trouble-Janet-Ann-Collins/dp/1616331119/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1320856998&sr=1-1

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*Penelope the Purple Pirate

Author:  Melissa Northway
Illustrator: Paul Johnson

Polka Dots Publishing

 www.melissanorthway.com

 AMAZON: http://www.amazon.com/Penelope-Purple-Pirate-Melissa-Northway/dp/0615473911/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1304921124&sr=8-1

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 *A Necklace For Jiggsy  

Author /Illustrator - Kit Grady

Guardian Angel Publishing

www.kitgrady.com

Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Necklace-Jiggsy-Kit-Grady/dp/1616330910 http://www.guardianangelpublishing.com/jiggsy.htm

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*Animal Sound Mix-up

Authors - Connie Arnold and Kit Grady

Guardian Angel Publishing

http://www.childrenbooks.webs.com
http://childrensauthorconniearnold.blogspot.com
Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Animal-Sound-Mix-up-Connie-Arnold/dp/161633083X/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1320845908&sr=1-1

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Prairie Storms
Author: Darcy Pattison
illustrator:  Kathleen Rietz
Published by Sylvan Dell Publishing

www.darcypattison.com

Amazon - hardcover
http://www.amazon.com/Prairie-Storms-Darcy-Pattison/dp/1607181290/

Spanish Edition on Kindle: :Las tormentas de la pradera
http://www.amazon.com/Las-tormentas-pradera-Spanish-ebook/dp/B005GR3SHO/
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*Sh Sh Sh Let the Baby Sleep

Author: Kathy Stemke
Illustrator: Jack Foster
Guardian angel Publishing

http://shshshletthebabysleep
Amazon:  http://www.guardianangelpublishing.com/shshsh.htm

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*Frankie's Perfect Home

Author: Beverly Stowe McClure
Illustrator:  Alexander Morris
Guardian Angel Publishing

 http://beverlystowemcclure.wordpress.com
Amazon:  http://tinyurl.com/66cccmr
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That's IT mates

Now, go click those links, and enjoy the funny, delightful,
and and oh so wonderful illustrations.

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