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Porcupette loves to spend days alone in the quiet forest reading. But when Moppet, a bumbling predator, comes along with his silly antics and non-stop rambling, Porcupette’s sanctuary is turned topsy-turvy. When Moppet finally makes his move, they both get a big surprise that suggests Moppet should read more, and Porcupette should listen more carefully. Alicia Young’s delightful art brings even more life and humor to Nadine Poper’s fun and educational story about a porcupine, a fisher, and their natural relationship in the wild. Illustrated by Alicia Young. https://aliciayoungart.com/ Bluewhalepress.com |
Coming Fall 2019 by
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Recipient of a Kirkus star
“Young readers get a slice of science in this undersea tale about symbiosis. . . . Based on a real-life symbiotic relationship, this silly tale makes the science approachable through the goby’s giggle-worthy antics. Notes from ichthyologist Dr. John Randall describe the phenomenon for adults, and Gortman’s closing illustrations supply diagrams of the charismatic creatures. The picture book’s cartoonish interior images deftly mix human and animal characteristics . . . Poper’s simple English text seamlessly introduces a few straightforward Spanish-language phrases due to the coastal Mexico setting. The ingenious aquatic tale also encourages readers to realize they can find friendship even if they don’t see eye to eye with their cohorts.” —Kirkus Reviews
Coming Fall 2019 by Blue Whale Press
RANDALL AND RANDALL
Pre-orders available here!
Randall the shrimp is a master at excavation. Randall the fish is his skittish yet happy-go-lucky watchman. This very funny story about one of the sea’s oddest couples illustrates how certain species, in this case a pistol shrimp and a goby, depend on their symbiotic relationship for survival, overcome each other’s quirks, and become the best of friends.
Illustrated by Polina Gortman gortmanillustration.com/
https://www.bluewhalepress.com/
Book Trailer HERE
“Young readers get a slice of science in this undersea tale about symbiosis. . . . Based on a real-life symbiotic relationship, this silly tale makes the science approachable through the goby’s giggle-worthy antics. Notes from ichthyologist Dr. John Randall describe the phenomenon for adults, and Gortman’s closing illustrations supply diagrams of the charismatic creatures. The picture book’s cartoonish interior images deftly mix human and animal characteristics . . . Poper’s simple English text seamlessly introduces a few straightforward Spanish-language phrases due to the coastal Mexico setting. The ingenious aquatic tale also encourages readers to realize they can find friendship even if they don’t see eye to eye with their cohorts.” —Kirkus Reviews
Coming Fall 2019 by Blue Whale Press
RANDALL AND RANDALL
Pre-orders available here!
Randall the shrimp is a master at excavation. Randall the fish is his skittish yet happy-go-lucky watchman. This very funny story about one of the sea’s oddest couples illustrates how certain species, in this case a pistol shrimp and a goby, depend on their symbiotic relationship for survival, overcome each other’s quirks, and become the best of friends.
Illustrated by Polina Gortman gortmanillustration.com/
https://www.bluewhalepress.com/
Book Trailer HERE
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My 2019 Events
April 7- East Shore Area Library, Harrisburg 12 am-3 pm https://www.dcls.org/events_calendar
April 12-14- SCBWI Pocono Retreat at Highlights Foundation
May 5 Firefly Bookstore 1-3 pm Kutztown, PA
May 17-19 Big Sur Cape Cod Writing Retreat https://www.bigsurchildrenswriters.com/home-cape-cod
June 22 All About Dogs Day 10:00-3:00 Liberty Fire Co. Sinking Spring, PA http://www.berkscountykennelclub.com/index.php/community/all-about-dog-days
July 16 Reading Public Library-Northeast Branch 10:00-11:00 Preschool Storytime
July 13 Northeast Ohio Dachshund Picnic in Kent, OH. https://www.facebook.com/groups/86415528127
August 7 Reading Public Library-Southeast Branch 11:00-12:00.
August 10 Literacy Council of Reading-Berks 5K Author signing Penn State Berks Campus 8:00-12:00 pm.
August 19 Lancaster Cupcake Story Time 10:00 https://www.lancastercupcake.com/
Nov. 2-York Book Expo http://yorkbookexpo.org/
Nov. 14-Pottsville Public Library and John S. Clarke Elementary
Nov. 17- Firefly Bookstore Kutztown
Nov. 23- Mifflin Community Library and Nolde Forest 10:00 am.
Alayne Kay Christian, editor at Blue Whale Press offers these amazing writing webinars.
Blog Posts:
https://easternpennpoints.wordpress.com/2019/04/27/and-the-winners-are-the-2019-pa-young-readers-choice-award-winners-by-nadine-poper-librarian-and-committee-member/
https://frogonablog.net/tag/pennsylvania-young-readers-choice-award/
https://easternpennpoints.wordpress.com/2019/04/27/and-the-winners-are-the-2019-pa-young-readers-choice-award-winners-by-nadine-poper-librarian-and-committee-member/
https://frogonablog.net/tag/pennsylvania-young-readers-choice-award/
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