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My educational, 6 Book series of Rhyming books
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* Kangaroo Clues - illustrated by Mustapha Delioglu
* Never Say BOO to a Frilly and Other Rhymes - illustrated by Aysin Eroglu
* Mama Grizzly - illustrated by Gloria Swan
* Humdinger Hummers - illustrated by Amy Morano
* Don't Eat Platypus Stew - illustrated by Rebecca Holdsworth
* Prairie Dog's Play Day and Other Rhymes - illustrated by Kathy Iler

 

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"Rattlesnake Jam" - a rhyming romp of a tale.

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"Kangaroo Clues" Illustrated by: Mustafa Delioglu

Old Man Kanga is particularly crafty. Read how he outwits the hungry dingoes.

Sample Verse

Who sewed the pouch on the Kangaroo
And placed her Joey in there too?
Was it a Dreamtime spirit-man
Who made up creatures from a plan?

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"Never Say BOO to a Frilly" & Other Rhymes.

Illustrated by Aysin Eroglu

Includes: Never say BOO to a Frilly - Rainbow Birds - Tasmanian Devil Dance

Sample Verse from "Never Say BOO to a Frilly"

Aussie Frillneck Lizards, are they Dinosaurs that live?
Or just some wretched lizards with nothing much to give?
Without a built in thermostat to regulate their heat.
Old Frilly has to wing it - and maybe even cheat.
He sits out in the morning sun and soaks up every ray,
Then stores that cozy feeling to keep night's chill at bay.

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"Grizzly Mama Bear" - How These Great Bears Survive!

Illustrated by Gloria Swan

Sample verse:

The great grizzly mama is awesome and wild,
She'll tear you to bits if you threaten her child.
With her shaggy coat flying, she hunts down a meal,
Her sharp teeth and claws make it look like a steal.

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"Humdinger Hummers" - These delightful birds flit through your garden.

Illustrated by: Amy Cullings Moreno

Sample Verse:

If you planned to cook up a Hummingbird pie,
You’d need to catch hundreds before you could try.
These bold dainty beauties are fast as a flicker,
Can you think of fowl that fly any quicker?

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"Don't Eat Platypus Stew" - A meddly of Aussie bush rhymes.

Illustrated by: Rebecca Holdsworth

Including: Platypus Stew - Koala Capers - Kooky Kookaburra

Sample verse from "Platypus Stew"

Who built the Platypus? Ridiculous name!
Was it someone you know, just playing a game?
With fur from the beaver to help keep it warm,
They added webbed-feet to swim up a storm!
Perhaps you'll approve of its duck-like flat bill?
But young laid in eggs? . . . Well I never will!

 

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"Prairie Dog's Play Day" and other wild critter rhymes.

llustrated by: Kathleen Leilani Forrester Iler

Including: Prairie Dog Days - Bald Eagle Rules - The Little Stinker

Sample verse from "Prairie Dog Days"

These neat little critters have small dainty feet,
They like grassy places with plenty of heat.
You'll see them out romping when it's a fine day,
Seems prairie dog life is just nothing but play.

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"Squirrels Can't Help Being Nuts" - a Posy of Playful Critter Rhymes

Illustrated by: Elizabeth Koenig

*Bumblebee Buzzers *The Nutty Squirrel *Kitty Kat

Sample verse from "The Nutty Squirrel"

The squirrel it seems, likes trees with great nuts,
And loves to run up the branches.
He munches down nuts without if and or buts,
They offer him all his food answers.

 

 

 

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*Writers Exchange - E-Publishing published my series of rhyming picture books, and they have their head office in Queensland, Australia, in a town I know well. CEO, Sandy Cummins, is a delight to work with. She allowed me the privilege of selecting my own artists.

 

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Meet My Illustrators -

Read about the talented artists whose illustrations make my rhymes jump off the page.

I am happy to recommend these talented artists, because their delightful illustrations make my rhyming picture books sing. Each artist was a pleasure to work with.

Most have websites, so please check them out!

 

* Kevin Scott Collier - Kevin's interpretation of the wild and wacky characters in "Rattlesnake Jam" gives grandparents a new persona. This rhyming tale slides beyond crazy, thanks to Kevin's artwork - YEA!

*Mustafa Delioglu - a Turkish illustrator, and artist of renown in Europe, immediately identified with the spirit of "Kangaroo Clues." I love how he infused an element of danger and mystery into his illustrations.

NOTE: If you like Mustafa's illustrations E-mail him here This is Aytul's e-mail, because she translates for him.

*Aysin Eroglu - Another talented illustrator from Turkey. Her art work for "Never Say BOO to a Frilly," adds fun and drama to my Aussie critters. Aysin is a celebrated illustrator who has done work for UNICEF, and has her work in European galleries. E-mail

OF INTEREST - *Aytul Akal acted as English interpreter for both the Turkish artists above. Without her generous and insightful interaction, none of this would have been possible. Aytul is also famous, in her own part of the world, for her delightful children's books, many of which are illustrated by Mustafa Delioglu. I have some of her books in the English translations, and they are simply wonderful. E-mail

*Amy Moreno - This artist's many jewel like colors make my "Humdinger Hummers" fly across the page! E-mail

*Rebecca Holdsworth - Careful attention to detail, and quirky characters, makes this artist's illustrations in"Don't Eat Platypus Stew," lively fun. Website soon! E-mail

* Gloria Swan - Her wonderful feel for nature makes "Mama Grizzly Bear"so real, you find yourself listening for the grizzly's growl. . . . E-mail

* Kathy Iler - Her delightful drawings turned into stunning illustrations for "Prairie Dog Play Days." Kathy is also a wonderful artist to work with. E-Mail

* Elizabeth Koenig - She helped me make "Squirrels Can't Help Being Nuts" into a wonderful garden romp. Her talent is beyond question.

I have no hesitation in recommending any of these talented artist

 

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