Illustrations & Stories

HILDA THE AQUA CHICK  Hippopotamus Hilda dreams of joining the elegant Aqua Chicks synchronized swim team. With practice and perseverance Hilda makes the squad but is rejected by the flock. When the team is invaded by an unwanted guest, Hilda uses her bulk and bravery and learns that sometimes you have to sink before you swim.
Theme: Self acceptance.  Pre-published.
ZAC AND THE BEANSTALK 
SMELL THOSE COOKIES!  Jolie aches for Grandma's love, hugs and cookies. When you're blind like Jolie, taste and smell transform cookies into memories. Jolie fears if she can't bake Grandma's cookies, Grandma will disappear forever. Theme: Overcoming Obstacles. Pre-published.
PEPE PINATA Pepe Pinãta can’t wait for his first party. Despite warnings from his pinãta peers, Pepe’s youthful innocence assures his friends that everybody will have a great time. At the party, Pepe witnesses candy pandemonium! He knew he had to do something. As he looked around the yard an idea sprinkled into his head; something fun for everyone.
Theme: Peaceful playing. Pre-published.
HEY THERE PINK BIRD, WHO DO YOU SEE?  Pink Bird is on the hunt for friends but is ignored when the other animals flutter, zip and slither without a word, a snap or a hiss. But when a chance meeting with a lurking Alligator stops Pink Bird in his tracks, something unexpected happens. Theme: Friendship. Concept: directional words. Back matter: Everglades animals.  Pre-published.
JUMPING LA LUNA Curious calf Emilio, is determined to jump over the moon, but his hooves hardly hover. No matter how many stumbles, bumps and lumps, he will not declare defeat. He elicits help from his amigos, and discovers delicioso secret for an udderly amazing experience. Theme: Perseverance. Back matter: common Spanish words and definition. 
​Pre-published.
TANK SWIMS! Tank wants more than anything to jump in the pool with his friends, but he is afraid of the water. With encouragement from swimmer Cruiser, fear turns to fun as Tank realizes he has to just take the plunge and let it flow. Theme: Bravery.  Concept: swimming lesson. Back matter: water safety tips for parents. Pre-published.
TWENTY TURKEYS CAME FOR THANKSGIVING  It's Thanksgiving and newly proclaimed vegetarian Tonya, rushes to hide twenty turkeys right before her parents return from a turkey hunt empty handed. If they catch one glimpse of those turkeys, they'll be a feathered feast. Add and subtract frantic turkeys as they leap into hysterical hiding spots. Theme: Standing up for your beliefs & helping those in need.  Concept: Math skills; counting by 5s. Pre-published.
 WHO WILL I BE TODAY? (excerpt from poem-pre published)  It's a great day to be a fish...   It is NOT a great day to be a fish...   It's a great day to be a bird...   It is NOT a great day to be a bird...
I'M RIDING MY BIKE IN THE RAIN  Poem & Illustration
 ...My coat open wide, My face getting wet, I’m a captain sailing, I won’t go home yet! Fun for Kidz magazine, July 2010
NEVER LEAVE THE TOILET SEAT UP  Poem & Illustration
​Pre-published.