Commissioned and Work-for-Hire Books for Children
The Monkey Rescue
I wrote this 12-chapter 64-page little activity reader as part of a series of graded readers specially designed for Spain. Scott, 14, and his cousin Marissa, 16, are staying at their grandpa’s home for the summer. One day, they decide to visit a circus against the advice of their grandpa. When the cousins see Norm, the monkey trainer, treating the little monkey badly, they decide to help.
Burlington Books, Graded Reader Level 2 ESO/DBH 2, 62 pages, 2022
Grade 1 level readers
I wrote 7 student books for grade 1 level readers, including Homes, Let’s Make a Mask, Sarah’s Surprise, Sharks, A Restaurant, Let’s Build a Fort, and Welcome Home!
Rubicon, 2020
Super Seven and Super Seven: A Discussion Guide for Parents and Caregivers
I was commissioned by the National Hemophilia Foundation to co-write Super Seven, a 64-page children’s story (ages 8 to 12) for kids with very rare bleeding disorders, as well as an accompanying discussion guide. Tanner is 12 years old, crazy about basketball, and has a rare bleeding disorder. His team is playing in the championship finals, but an unexpected bleed means Tanner has some tough decisions to make.
National Hemophilia Foundation, 2021 - www.hemophilia.org
Hurricane Evacuation
I was commissioned to write this story about an emergency weather situation to connect with a nonfiction book about hurricanes. Explore the World series, Connections Set 5 (level S26-T27).
Pioneer Valley Books, 2019.
Celebrate Canada: Student Editions (2018): Visiting Ottawa, Welcome to Ha Ha Bay, and Yum!
I was commissioned to write three full-color 16-page nonfiction books.
Pearson Canada, 2018
Suffrage: Canadian Women and the Vote
I was commissioned to write the script for Suffrage, a ten-chapter digital graphic novel (illus by Meags Fitzgerald) for secondary school students. It examines the history of suffrage in Canada and makes connections to secondary school curriculum content. I also wrote the lessons plans that accompany the digital resource project.
Teach Magazine, 2017 - http://www.canadiansuffrage.com/en/
Our Generation storybooks (to accompany Battat products)
I’ve written many 98-page (9000+word) stories and provided visual manuscripts to accompany the popular Our Generation dolls, including A Fly-Away Weekend, The Incredible Ice Cream Project, Party Plans Go Pop!, A Summer of Riding, A Love of Bowling, The Foodie Friends Project, Finding a Home, and more.
Battat, 2016 - ongoing
L'il Woodzeez storybooks (to accompany Battat products)
I have written many little commissioned 24-page stories to accompany the delightful L'il Woodzeez toys, including The Cottage Crew Saves the Day, Round-the-Pond Boat Tours, Happy Camper Adventure, L'il Luvs and Hugs Nursery, and Honeysuckle Sweets and Treats, and many more.
Battat, 2016-ongoing
Red Rocket Readers
I have written three commissioned stories for Flying Start Books, New Zealand, including Mountain Adventures (two levels), Runaway, and Pass the Salt.
Flying Start Books, 2013-2014
Literacy Place (K-3) , and Moving Up with Literacy Place (4-6) Scholastic Education
Wrote many little books for K to grade 6 children, including fiction and nonfiction, including: The Ten Best Things about Canada (According to Me); Discover Mongolia; Buses, Cars, and Trucks; True or False? Finding Out about Newfoundland Dogs; Masks; Smart Spy Catalogue, and more.
Inforead, Nelson Canada
I was commissioned to write several 24-page stories which incorporated grade 2-3 math, social studies, and science curriculum content, including Callie’s Scrapbook; Composting-Worms Tell All; When Beep-Beep Came to Earth: Soil-It Takes All Kinds; Hello, Neighbour!; Ruffles Needs Help; The Uncertain Princess, and more.
Nelson, 2002-2005