"Nalani and the Coast Care Crew" is an inspiring story about kids who care about their community and the environment. Nalani, is a 12-year-old girl who loves spending time at the beach. She's sad because her favorite spot is covered in trash! She learns that plastic pollution is a big problem for ocean animals and the whole planet. Instead of just wishing things were different, she decides to take action!
Nalani knows she can't do it alone, so she teams up with her friends Mateo and Aya. Together, they form the "Coast Care Crew," a group dedicated to cleaning up the beach and making it healthy again. They even come up with a cool name for their mission on social media – #CoastCare!
Follow their adventures that include friendly surfers, a grumpy fisherman, a major storm, and how they bring together their community.
Now available in Spanish!
This is series of children's books that I wrote in the style of Edward Lear (British 19th century author of many limericks). I enjoy revisiting some of my favorite literary gems from the past and re-imagining them for the 21st century. These books are available in eBook and paperback format.
I hope you enjoy them!
This is series of children's books that I wrote in the style of Edward Lear (British 19th century author of "The Owl and the Pussycat" and numerous limericks). I enjoy revisiting some of my favorite poems from the past and re-imagining them for the 21st century. The books are available in eBook and paperback format.
I hope you enjoy them!
Charlie, a 12-year-old boy who loves adventure, visits his relative's sheep farm in
Patagonia, Argentina. He meets his uncle, who shows him around the farm and introduces him to his grandchildren, Sylvia and Emilio. Charlie helps them care for some orphaned lambs, but they hear of a puma attacking sheep on neighboring farms and decide to protect the lambs. Charlie learns valuable lessons about teamwork, responsibility, and animal care and makes new friends.
The trio now visit the Perito Moreno glacier in Los Glaciares National Park, where they witness ice breaking off and falling into the surrounding lake. After a guided tour, they hike to a viewpoint above glacier. Later, they go hiking in the nearby hills and see a herd of guanacos with their young. Lastly, they visit a nature reserve where they see ñandus and other animals.
The three children then visit a nature reserve on the coast of Patagonia, where they see a variety of marine wildlife. Their guide, shows them penguins of several types, as well as sea lions, fur seals, and elephant seals. They also see humpback whales and watched as one breached.
On his final adventure Charlie visits San Carlos de Bariloche, a town in the Andean Lake District. He explores the town, hikes Cerro Lopez mountain, visits Llao Llao Hotel, and goes to the Cerro Catedral ski resort. Charlie then hikes to a mountain hut that offered breathtaking views of the surrounding peaks.
Here's what you can expect from this delightful compilation:
Diverse Animal Characters: Meet a wide array of animal characters, from mischievous cats and playful frogs to wise owls and cheerful parrots.
Engaging Illustrations TO cOLOR: Each limerick is paired with a vibrant and captivating cartoonish image, designed to appeal to children aged 2 to 10.
Whimsical Scenes: Dive into whimsical scenes depicting animals in playful and adventurous situations, from hopping frogs in sunlit gardens to dancing bears in the forest.
Engaging Rhymes: Enjoy catchy and entertaining rhymes that bring each animal's story to life, making it a delightful read-aloud experience for children.