Books for the Fall & the Holidays!
Hello
Welcome to My World!
Whether through my whimsical children's picture books or my more serious writings for teens and adults, I hope to raise the understanding of individuals living with learning, behavioral and mental health differences. I truly believe that by listening to one anothers' stories, we can create a kinder, more loving world.
NEW RELEASES
JUST RELEASED: O is for PIG
JUST RELEASED: O is for PIG
JUST RELEASED: O is for PIG
A fun twist on the traditional alphabet book with extraordinary hand-painted illustrations, the text is told in rhyming verse. Each page encourages children to find items that actually DO begin with the featured letter.
On Amazon and barnes&noble.com
$24.95 hard cover
$18.95 soft cover
$8.95 ebook
COMING SOON: SMUDGE!
JUST RELEASED: O is for PIG
JUST RELEASED: O is for PIG
What is a little boy to do when SMUDGE is making all the messes, but Mama doesn't believe him? This adorable book appeals to littles and their parents, beautifully illustrated with the underlying theme of responsibility.
On Amazon and barnes&noble.com
SOON!
COMING SOON: MAX'S WORLD
JUST RELEASED: O is for PIG
COMING SOON: MAX'S WORLD
Max feels different. He's often creating ideas in his mind and not paying attention in class. He's smart and trying to understand his world. This collection of short stories celebrates the differences in all of us - a sweet read for children 6 - 10.
On Amazon and barnes&noble.com
SOON!
UNDERSTANDING MENTAL HEALTH: BOOKS FOR ALL AGES
Quirky Grandma Jean
The ABC's of Hope & Healing
Quirky Grandma Jean
A PICTURE BOOK FOR LITTLES!
Meet Quirky Grandma Jean. She isn't like other people's grandmas - she talks to people who aren't really there; she sometimes does embarrassing things; and she says that her cousin is the Queen! Told in rhyming verse, this sweet story introduces children to the differences in people in a gentle and loving way.
On Amazon or barnes&noble.com
$18.95 hard cover
$ 12.95 soft cover
$ 7.95 Activity Book
Maddie's in the Middle
The ABC's of Hope & Healing
Quirky Grandma Jean
JUST RELEASED ~
MY FIRST NOVEL!
FOR TEENS AND YOUNG ADULTS
Meet Maddie - a middle schooler who is a social misfit. Her dad has died, her mother's mental illness has left the family adrift, and her stepmother's alcoholism is becoming increasingly difficult to live with. You'll come to love Maddie and her resiliency - even though life is a challenge, she doesn't give up!
On Amazon or barnes&noble.com
$14.95 soft cover
The ABC's of Hope & Healing
The ABC's of Hope & Healing
The ABC's of Hope & Healing
A GIFT BOOK FOR ADULTS!
The ABC's of Hope & Healing offers love and encouragement for those in recovery. Life can be challenging, especially when one is affected by abandonment, addiction, abuse or other trauma. A perfect gift for a loved one or even for oneself.
Life can be difficult,
but it can get better!
On Amazon or barnes&noble.com
$ 18.95 hard cover
$12.95 soft cover
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The ABC's of Hope & Healing
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Activity books are softcover only.
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Li'l Hedgehog Publishing:
The NEVER SERIES: CHILDREN'S PICTURE BOOKS
Never Hug A Hedgehog
Never Kiss A Fish
Never Kiss A Fish
Maddy is an adventuresome child with an enormous curiosity who simply must explore the world! Nana encourages caution, but Maddy just doesn't listen. Thank goodness for the trusty pup who follows in all of the adventures, making sure to keep Maddy safe. Written for children ages 4 - 10, this fun adventure is quickly becoming a childhood favorite
On amazon.com and barnes&noble.com
$18.95 hard cover
$ 12.95 soft cover
Never Kiss A Fish
Never Kiss A Fish
Never Kiss A Fish
Maddy continues the adventure, this time with Nana admonishing Maddy not to kiss a fish! But of course, Maddy's tenacity never stops. Maddy explores the seashore, rivers, ponds and creeks, searching for a fish to kiss -
always with the faithful pup in tow.
Children will love following Maddy through this new "misadventure".
On amazon.com and barnes&noble.com
$18.95 hard cover
$12.95 soft cover
Never Pet A Penguin
Never Mimic a Woolly Mammoth
Never Mimic a Woolly Mammoth
JUST RELEASED!
So what is Maddy's next adventure going to be? A trip to the icy cold arctic perhaps? Maddy's desire for excitement never stops, but that doesn't keep Nana from warning Maddy to:
"Never Pet a Penguin!"
The third book and final book in the original Never Series.
On amazon.com and barnes&noble.com
$18.95 hard cover
$12.95 soft cover
Never Mimic a Woolly Mammoth
Never Mimic a Woolly Mammoth
Never Mimic a Woolly Mammoth
A new spin on The Never Series -
this time no Maddy!
Three children explore the area of Mammoth Lakes, California as their uncle reads them a story about Woolly Mammoths and includes a bit of history of the Mammoth Mountain area.
Told in rhyming verse, the theme of the story is to explore and protect our Earth.
On amazon.com and barnes&noble.com
$18.95 hard cover
$12.95 soft cover
THE NEVER SERIES: ACCOMPANYING ACTIVITY BOOKS
Never Hug a H'hog Activity Book
Never Hug a H'hog Activity Book
Never Hug a H'hog Activity Book
Kiddos have the opportunity to continue to play with Maddy through coloring pages, arts & crafts, cooking activities and puzzles.
On amazon.com or barnes&noble.com
$7.95
Never Kiss a Fish Activity Book
Never Hug a H'hog Activity Book
Never Hug a H'hog Activity Book
More fun with Maddy. This Activity Book has puzzles, arts & crafts, coloring pages, fun facts about fish, and fun quizzes.
On amazon.com or barnes&noble.com
$7.95
Never Mimic a Woolly Mammoth Activity Book
Never Mimic a Woolly Mammoth Activity Book
Never Mimic a Woolly Mammoth Activity Book
This Activity Book has puzzles, arts & crafts, coloring pages, scavenger hunts, story prompts, and fun facts about Woolly Mammoths.
On amazon.com or barnes&noble.com
$7.95
Never Pet a Penguin Activity Book
Never Mimic a Woolly Mammoth Activity Book
Never Mimic a Woolly Mammoth Activity Book
The Activity Book has puzzles, arts & crafts, coloring pages and several recipes for making fun penguin cookies and cracker treats.
On amazon.com or barnes&noble.com
$7.95
Thank you!
So many people have helped me on this journey. I'd particularly like to thank my husband, Ron, my "chief encourager" who came up with "Li'l Hedgehog Publishing", and two of my artist kiddos - Christopher, who designed my logo, and Sara who gave artistic advice along the way. You are the best!
The Creative Process
I never thought I'd be writing children's picture books - and yet, here I am! I love the creative process - my characters and ideas come to me when I am in my "zen" moments – running on trails and country roads when I am least expecting them to make an appearance. There is something about the solitude of a beautiful long run that allows my mind to clear and the characters to present themselves. A recreational runner who had completed a large number of road races over the years, I turned to marathoning when my youngest child left home for college - and I've never looked back.
I have always loved children - babysitting at a young age, teaching and then serving as a school administrator, raising four of my own children, and now volunteering as a CASA with children in the foster care system. Children are children - and despite the way they may approach life, what they are all craving is love, acceptance and structure. I like to think that I've been able to provide a bit of that to the many children I’ve had the honor and pleasure to meet in my life.
Professionally, I hold my Bachelors' Degree in Psychology, my Masters' Degree in Special Education, and multiple teaching and administrative credentials. I am now mostly retired from my former professional life, other than coaching some amazing new administrators early in their careers, and I am finding the gift of time to be a wonderful experience that allows me to explore new things: writing of books, world travel, raising of honeybees, and competing in world marathons among them! I hope you'll enjoy my writing.
