Current Picture Book Projects

 

On Becoming A Better-Fly

“I’d like to be your Dame, Friend Fly,
But Damsel-Quick, You fly too high.”

Perky, Purple Pelican

Perky, Purple Pelican,
Painted by the Moon,
Aren’t you just the smart one,
Your bill is like a spoon.

The Sun needs to rise,
But the Rooster’s in bed.

The Cow must be milked.
The Chicks Must be fed.

Lots of Socks

Mrs. Cow is very thrilled, a box came in the mail. 
ZIt’s from the place she ordered lots of socks that were on sale.

Socks with big, bright polka dots…

 

Janis Joplin: An Appalachian Star

A Picture Book Biography

That night, a clear and bright winter moon climbed into the sky and snow-stars shone through the cracks on the roof and filled the cabin with a fresh, new light. That special kind of snow-light filled the new baby Dolly Rebecca Parton. It was the lamp that led her out of poverty.