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Cover art for CHUCKLE POEMS FOR KIDS
INDIE
Released: March 4, 2010
by Cookie Combs, illustrated by Cookie Combs

"A work of unbridled joy sweetly rendered with a lot of heart."
A collection of 22 poems for kids, accompanied by homespun illustrations. Read full book review >
Cover art for THE TINY KING AND THE EVIL SORCERER
INDIE
Released: April 27, 2010

"This imaginative, well-crafted story is hopefully the first of many from its precocious young author"
A king learns that bigger isn't always better in 13-year-old writer and illustrator Kahn's debut children's book Read full book review >
Cover art for MUSING AND AMUSING POEMS FOR KIDS
INDIE
Released: April 30, 2010
by Cookie Combs, illustrated by Cookie Combs

"A winsome blend of whimsical subjects and beguiling verse, sure to hook young minds."
The sorrows and consolations of childhood--strict moms, dull music lessons, enchanted beings, revolting cuisines--are plumbed in this collection of poetry. Read full book review >
Cover art for WONDER AND WHIMSY POEMS FOR KIDS
INDIE
Released: May 1, 2010
by Cookie Combs, illustrated by Cookie Combs

"The poetry shines in this collection that's both imaginative and fun to read aloud."
A collection of six illustrated poems by teacher and musician Combs. Read full book review >
Cover art for RECYCLING WITH ARNIE AND BING
INDIE
Released: Aug. 25, 2010

"An endearingly homespun tale that could nevertheless better balance its entertainment and education."
Aimed at elementary schoolers, Wagner's heartwarming salute to recycling features the reincarnation of a friendly bottle and can. Read full book review >
Cover art for TATOR'S BIG RACE
INDIE
Released: Aug. 25, 2010

"Appealing to kids while parents may declare the writing and story the winner, with the illustrations a distant second."
An alligator learns that friendship is more rewarding than winning in this children's tale from writer/illustrator Shapley-Box. Read full book review >