Children's Picture Books are illustrated in full color on every story page and rated-G for ages 2-8.  Most titles are available in 8.5x11 color hardback, 8x10 color paperback, and PDF eBook.  Visit the Shopping Guide page for current wholesale and retail information.  Click on book titles or covers for descriptions, book reviews, formats, ISBNs, and purchase links.
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A VERY DRAGON CHRISTMAS (2008)
Written by Terri Branson and Illustrated by Kim Sponaugle
Children's Picture Book (24 pages color)

Three young dragons (Fang, Claw, and Spike) devise a clever plan to get Santa Claus to visit their cave on Christmas Eve. Do they just want their stockings filled for Christmas, or should Santa worry about falling into a dragon's cave? ~
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AN ANGEL'S FIRST JOB (2008)
Written by Carol Davis Gustke & Illustrated by Kim Sponaugle
Children's Picture Book (24 pages) color

Autumn Joy has just graduated from Angel school and anticipates her first assignment. Will she watch over a princess or perhaps protect a newborn baby? Neither! Her job is to guide a rambunctious and disobedient ten-year-old boy named Forrest.  ~
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DRAGON TALK (2006)
Written by K. D. Huxman and Illustrated by Teresa Farrington
Children's Picture Book (24 pages) color

Nervous about starting kindergarten, Kristin gets comfort from a surprising source: her toy stuffed dragon named Drakon. ~
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JOY THE JELLYFISH (2007)
Written by Kristen Collier & Illustrated by Kevin Collier
Children's Picture Book (24 pages) printed in full color

Joy the Jellyfish, a transparent and virtually unnoticed sea creature, swims the ocean looking for a friend. ~
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LAST, BUT NOT LEAST (2004)
Written & Illustrated by Chet Taylor
Children's Picture Book (20 pages) printed in full color

Robert Rabbit complains about being the youngest in a very large family until he is confronted by a bully after school. 
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LITTLE LOST LEPRECHAUN (2005)
Written by Paula Blais Gorgas and Illustrated by Chet Taylor
Children's Picture Book (20 pages) color

The family St. Patrick's Day "Shamrock Pageant" is about to begin, but the star leprechaun is missing. ~
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MIRROR OF THE CAROUSEL (2006)
Written by Terri Branson & Dr. Jackie Wilks | Illustrated by Chet Taylor
Children's Picture Book (24 pages) color

When the carnival packs up for the winter, Mirror (the most beautiful horse on the carousel) bounces out of the back of the truck and winds up in a ditch. Broken and alone, he must find a way back home.
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O. O. OCTOPUS (MAY 2008)
Written by Pat Gaines & Illustrated by David Simon
Children's Picture Book (24 pages) color

The dreaded Sharky Gang kidnaps the daughter of Sheriff O. O. Octopus and demands that notorious Beanie Shark be released from the Blue Ribbon Sound jail. With all eight guns loaded and ready, the sheriff and his deputies head to the old sunken ship to save Sweet Sarah Sue.
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THE PERFECT PURPLE PRESENT (2007)
Written by Paula Blais Gorgas and Illustrated by Chet Taylor
Children's Picture Book (20 pages) color

When a bout with the chicken pox keeps Jeanne-Marie from shopping for Christmas, her grandmother helps create the perfect purple present for the family. 
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PERKY TURKEY FINDS A FRIEND (2006)
Written by Judy Goodspeed and Illustrated by Chet Taylor
Children's Picture Book (24 pages) color

Should Perky and the other turkeys share their pen and their grain with a goose found sitting alone at the pond?  ~
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PERKY TURKEY'S 4TH OF JULY ADVENTURE (MAR 2008)
Written by Judy Goodspeed & Illustrated by Chet Taylor
Children's Picture Book (24 pages) color

In order to outwit a hungry coyote, Perky Turkey and her friends create a bang up 4th of July surprise! ~
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PERKY TURKEY'S PERFECT PLAN (May 2005)
Written by Judy Goodspeed and Illustrated by Chet Taylor
Children's Picture Book (24 pages) color

Perky Turkey has the perfect plan to keep her and the other turkeys from becoming part of the Thanksgiving Day menu.
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PETE, THE PEACOCK, GOES TO TOWN (2005)
Written by Terri Branson and Illustrated by Chet Taylor
Children's Picture Book (24 pages) color

Pete flies straight into trouble when his "peacock calls" interrupt the afternoon choir practice in a nearby town. ~
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SADDLE UP (May 2007)
Written by Judy Goodspeed and Illustrated by Chet Taylor
Children's Picture Book (24 pages) color

When her father is too busy shoeing a horse to help, 6-year-old Callie must devise a way to saddle her horse by herself. 
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TYLER ON THE MOON (2005)
Written by Terri Branson and Illustrated by Chet Taylor
Children's Picture Book (24 pages) color

Tyler just moved to the moon with his parents and cannot wait to get outside to play in what he sees as just one big sandbox. Although told never to go outside alone, he sneaks out for a walk on the moon and gets lost at the bottom of a crater. ~
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GRIZZELDA GORILLA (2007)
EPPIE 2008 BEST CHILDREN'S BOOK

Written by K. D. Huxman & Illustrated by Pamela Wedel
Children's Picture Book (24 pages) color

When Grizzelda's beloved color parasol is damaged in a freak accident, she must find a way to fix it. ~
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SWAMP LULLABY (coming in 2010)
Written by C. E. Walz | Illustrated by Pamela Wedel
Children's Picture Book (24 pages) color

Before the dark night fades into light and the moon bids farewell to the trees, there's a place I know where swamp critters go as they drift off to sleep on a breeze.  It's nighttime in the swamp, so why is no one sleeping? ~
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THE BUG THAT PLAGUED THE ENTIRE THIRD GRADE (2010)
2009 DFP AWARDS 1ST PLACE FOR BEST CHILDREN'S BOOK
Written by Lori Calabrese | Illustrated by Chet Taylor
Children's Picture Book (24 pages) color
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Ignoring his runny nose and worsening cold, Matt's singled-minded pursuit of a rare bug wreaks havoc on his school, his teachers, and his classmates. ~
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ALLEY LOO (2009)
2008 DFP Awards 1st Place Winner!

Written by C. E. Walz and Illustrated by Pamela Wedel
Children's Picture Book (24 pages) color

Down in the swamp where the black waters flow, it gets real spooky when the wind starts to blow.  There’s danger all around and a warning for you: “Don’t go messin’ with Alley Loo!”
 
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read about AL, THE SPOTTED ZEBRA...
AL, THE SPOTTED ZEBRA (2009)
2008 DFP Awards 2nd Place Children's Book
Written by Lori Z. Scott & Illustrated by Chet Taylor
Children's Picture Book (24 pages) color

While stripes help other zebras blend in with the tall grass, poor Al is the only spotted zebra on the savannah. But when hunters come, Al must use his spots to save his friends.~
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ALBERT'S PERFECT PET (2009)
2008 DFP Awards 3rd Place Children's Book

Written by Donna M. Zappala & Illustrated by Kristin Huxman
Children's Picture Book (24 pages) color

Albert and his parents visit the pet shop looking for a pet. Puppies? Kittens? Bunnies? Lizards? Snakes?  Which will be the perfect pet for Albert?
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BROTHER DRAGON (2004)
EPPIE 2005 Best Children's Book

Written by Terri Branson & Illustrated by Chet Taylor
Children's Picture Book (24 pages) color

Although born a water dragon, all Brother Dragon dreams about is flying among the clouds. Will his wish to fly be granted in time to save his adopted human family? ~ Read reviews & find sales links
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