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  • Tiny T. Rex and the Impossible Hug

    Jonathan Stutzman, Jay Fleck

    eBook (Chronicle Books LLC, March 5, 2019)
    Tiny T. Rex has a HUGE problem. His friend Pointy needs cheering up and only a hug will do. But with his short stature and teeny T. Rex arms, is a hug impossible? Not if Tiny has anything to say about it! Join this plucky little dinosaur in his very first adventure—a warm and funny tale that proves the best hugs come from the biggest hearts. Introducing an unforgettable character on the picture book scene, Tiny T. Rex will stomp into the hearts of readers in this winning new series.
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  • Tiny T. Rex and the Impossible Hug

    Jonathan Stutzman, Jay Fleck

    Hardcover (Chronicle Books, March 5, 2019)
    "Readers will root for bighearted, small armed Tiny." —Publishers WeeklyAn unforgettable character teaches a lesson in overcoming obstacles: Tiny T. Rex has a HUGE problem. His friend Pointy needs cheering up and only a hug will do. But with his short stature and teeny T. Rex arms, is a hug impossible? Not if Tiny has anything to say about it! Join this plucky little dinosaur in his very first adventure, Tiny T. Rex and the Impossible Hug—a warm and funny tale that proves the best hugs come from the biggest hearts. Tiny T. Rex will stomp into the hearts of readers in this winning new series. Book teaches lessons in kindness, overcoming obstacles, and perseverance. Jonathan Stutzman is an award winning filmmaker and children's book author. His short films have screened at film festivals all over the world and on television. Fans of Dragons Love Tacos, Grumpy Monkey, and Llama Destroys the World will love the latest unforgettable character on the picture book scene in Tiny T. Rex and the Impossible Hug. "Wins for compassion and for the refusal to let physical limitations hold one back." —Kirkus ReviewsGreat family read aloud bookBooks for kids ages 3 5Picture books for preschool and kindergarten
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  • Tiny T. Rex and the Very Dark Dark:

    Jonathan Stutzman, Jay Fleck

    Hardcover (Chronicle Books, March 3, 2020)
    The adorable and indomitable Tiny T. Rex from the critically acclaimed Tiny T. Rex and The Impossible Hug is back in a tale about friendship and overcoming your fears.Tiny T. Rex and his friend Pointy are having a campout in the backyard! It is what best friends do. But without their nighty-lights, the dark outside suddenly seems VERY dark . . . and very full of spooky things. Good thing Tiny has a super-secret plan to keep the dark at bay! Full of warmth and plenty of laughs, this new adventure starring Tiny T. Rex shows that friends will always find a way to face their fears together—even when those fears are not what they seem!• A great read-aloud book for parents and children• Hip, colorful art and delightful text make Tiny T. Rex an instant favorite of any dinosaur-loving toddler.• A perfect book to help toddlers and children overcome a fear of the darkFans of silly picture books like Dinosaur vs Bedtime, We Don't Eat Our Classmates, and Llama Destroys the World will love the sweet spirit and continuing adventures of Tiny T. Rex.Meet Tiny T-Rex! He may be a small dino in a BIG world, but that won't stop him from making friends, conquering his fears, and stomping his way into your heart.• Read-aloud books for ages 3–5• Dinosaur picture books for kids• Friendship books for toddlers
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  • Llama Destroys the World

    Jonathan Stutzman, Heather Fox

    Hardcover (Henry Holt and Co. (BYR), May 7, 2019)
    Handpicked by Amazon kids’ books editor, Seira Wilson, for Prime Book Box – a children’s subscription that inspires a love of reading.Meet Llama, the next great picture-book megastar, who has most definitely driven a bus and who loves tacos way more than you.He also loves cake, and that’s where our story begins.On Monday, Llama discovers a pile of cake, which he promptly eats.On Tuesday, Llama squeezes into his dancing pants, which he promptly rips.The force of the rip creates a black hole (naturally).By Friday, Llama will (indirectly) destroy the world.In their debut picture book, author/illustrator team Jonathan Stutzman and Heather Fox introduce young readers to the comical, the studious, the oblivious Llama, a picture-book hero for the ages. So grab some cake and your dancing pants and prepare for Llama Destroys the World... because THE TIME FOR LLAMA IS NIGH!
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  • Llama Unleashes the Alpacalypse

    Jonathan Stutzman, Heather Fox

    Hardcover (Henry Holt and Co. (BYR), May 5, 2020)
    In the hilarious follow-up to Llama Destroys the World, author/illustrator team Jonathan Stutzman and Heather Fox give Llama another shot at saving the world…from himself, in Llama Unleashes the Alpacalypse. Llama’s back and ready to destroy the world AGAIN… this time with his best camelid, Alpaca!Llama loves cooking. And baking. And, above all, eating. For breakfast, Llama makes one epic spread…as well as a big mess.But Llama hates cleaning. So by lunch, Llama has cooked up something really devious―an idea!―and by second lunch, Llama has cloned his most fastidious friend, Alpaca, to clean his house. And Llama doesn’t stop at just one clone.By dinner, the alpaca clones threaten to tidy the world into utter destruction―THE ALPACALYPSE* IS HERE!Will Llama be able to fix it all before dessert?*That’s “apocalypse” with an alpaca―get it?
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  • Tiny T. Rex and the Impossible Hug

    Jonathan Stutzman

    (scholastic, July 6, 2020)
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  • Clouded Rainbow

    Jonathan Sturak

    language (Pendan Publishing, Jan. 1, 2010)
    Downloaded over 200,000 times on the Amazon Kindle!Over 200 five-star Amazon reviews! Synopsis:Roger Belkin has everything going for him, the career, the car, the marriage. Roger spends his days working as an investment manager and planning his life with his wife, Lois. But just as Roger is living the American Dream, on one cold, dark night, he will lose everything. A horrific traffic accident tears Roger and Lois apart and sends this loving husband on a tragic journey to find his wife. How far would you go to find the one you love?This book is suitable for readers of all ages, including Young Adults! Praise for Clouded Rainbow:"This is a good airport book for a fast trip and it may even appear in a made [for] TV film." - Amazon Top 10 reviewer"The story is tightly written, and powerfully told. It catches your attention and doesn't let you go. It is a story of hope and perseverance. It is truly a 5 star novel." - Amazon Top 200 reviewer"Sturak has a good imagination, which is evident in the original plot of this story." - RT Book Reviews"Emotional, chilling and definitely not what I expected..." - Senior Reviewer / MidWest Book Review
  • Tiny T. Rex and the Very Dark Dark:

    Jonathan Stutzman, Jay Fleck

    eBook (Chronicle Books LLC, March 3, 2020)
    The adorable and indomitable Tiny T. Rex from the critically acclaimed Tiny T. Rex and The Impossible Hug is back in a tale about friendship and overcoming your fears.Tiny T. Rex and his friend Pointy are having a campout in the backyard! It is what best friends do. But without their nighty-lights, the dark outside suddenly seems VERY dark . . . and very full of spooky things. Good thing Tiny has a super-secret plan to keep the dark at bay! Full of warmth and plenty of laughs, this new adventure starring Tiny T. Rex shows that friends will always find a way to face their fears together—even when those fears are not what they seem!• A great read-aloud book for parents and children• Hip, colorful art and delightful text make Tiny T. Rex an instant favorite of any dinosaur-loving toddler.• A perfect book to help toddlers and children overcome a fear of the darkFans of silly picture books like Dinosaur vs Bedtime, We Don't Eat Our Classmates, and Llama Destroys the World will love the sweet spirit and continuing adventures of Tiny T. Rex.Meet Tiny T-Rex! He may be a small dino in a BIG world, but that won't stop him from making friends, conquering his fears, and stomping his way into your heart.• Read-aloud books for ages 3–5• Dinosaur picture books for kids• Friendship books for toddlers
  • Tiny T. Rex and the Perfect Valentine

    Jonathan Stutzman, Jay Fleck

    (Chronicle Books, Dec. 29, 2020)
    Lovable bestselling Tiny T. Rex is back from the critically acclaimed Tiny T. Rex and The Impossible Hug, this time in a Valentine's Day board book adventure!Valentine's Day is coming, which means showing the ones you love how much they mean to you, so Tiny has decided to make the perfect Valentine for his best friend Pointy. But as Tiny discovers, making a Valentine isn't easy. It might take a few tries—until Tiny realizes the best Valentine might have been there all along.• Teaches a valuable lesson in overcoming obstacles• Sure to delight young dinosaur fans who love adventure• Features adorable art of Tiny and his friend PointyTiny may be a small dino in a big world, but that won't stop him from making friends, conquering his fears, and stomping his way into your heart.Author Jonathan Stutzman and illustrator Jay Fleck team up to create an adorable and heartwarming story that shows young readers that love and kindness are the best gift of all.• A sweet Valentine's Day gift for the little dinosaur in your life• Go-to choice for parents looking for an adorable, funny story with a holiday twist• Perfect for dinosaur-loving babies and toddlers• Add it to the shelf with books like Llama Llama I Love You by Anna Dewdney, Love from The Very Hungry Caterpillar (The World of Eric Carle) by Eric Carle, and Pete the Cat: Valentine's Day Is Cool by Kimberly and James Dean.
  • Tiny T. Rex and the Perfect Valentine

    Jonathan Stutzman, Jay Fleck

    language (Chronicle Books LLC, Dec. 29, 2020)
    Lovable bestselling Tiny T. Rex is back from the critically acclaimed Tiny T. Rex and The Impossible Hug, this time in a Valentine's Day adventure!Valentine's Day is coming, which means showing the ones you love how much they mean to you, so Tiny has decided to make the perfect Valentine for his best friend Pointy. But as Tiny discovers, making a Valentine isn't easy. It might take a few tries—until Tiny realizes the best Valentine might have been there all along.• Teaches a valuable lesson in overcoming obstacles• Sure to delight young dinosaur fans who love adventure• Features adorable art of Tiny and his friend PointyTiny may be a small dino in a big world, but that won't stop him from making friends, conquering his fears, and stomping his way into your heart.Author Jonathan Stutzman and illustrator Jay Fleck team up to create an adorable and heartwarming story that shows young readers that love and kindness are the best gift of all.• A sweet Valentine's Day book for the little dinosaur in your life• Go-to choice for parents looking for an adorable, funny story with a holiday twist• Perfect for dinosaur-loving babies and toddlers• You'll love this book if you love books like Llama Llama I Love You by Anna Dewdney, Love from The Very Hungry Caterpillar (The World of Eric Carle) by Eric Carle, and Pete the Cat: Valentine's Day Is Cool by Kimberly and James Dean.
  • Don't Feed the Coos!

    Jonathan Stutzman, Heather Fox

    Hardcover (Henry Holt and Co. (BYR), Feb. 25, 2020)
    The dynamic team behind Llama Destroys the World returns with a laugh-out-loud tale about the dangers…of feeding pigeons!When you see a coo, you will be tempted to give it a treat.Coos are adorable, peaceful, kind of silly.But DON'T FEED THE COO!If you feed one, they will ALL come...So begins Don't Feed the Coos, a cautionary tale that details the fallout when a little girl decides to share some bread with a coo (aka pigeon). From the park to home to the arcade to karate practice, the coos follow the generous-but-foolish girl who didn’t heed the warning. Because when you give a coo a crumb…the entire population of coos will come! But fret not: our spunky little heroine will discover that even the biggest of problems can be solved with a little determination.In the grand tradition of If You Give a Mouse a Cookie, Don't Feed the Coos reminds us that the most disastrous of reactions can come from the most innocent of actions. Jonathan Stutzman and Heather Fox deliver another ridiculous and hilarious story, sure to delight fans of The Bad Seed and I Want My Hat Back.
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  • Llama Unleashes the Alpacalypse

    Jonathan Stutzman, Heather Fox

    eBook (Henry Holt and Co. (BYR), May 5, 2020)
    In the hilarious follow-up to Llama Destroys the World, author/illustrator team Jonathan Stutzman and Heather Fox give Llama another shot at saving the world…from himself, in Llama Unleashes the Alpacalypse. Llama’s back and ready to destroy the world AGAIN… this time with his best camelid, Alpaca!Llama loves cooking. And baking. And, above all, eating. For breakfast, Llama makes one epic spread…as well as a big mess.But Llama hates cleaning. So by lunch, Llama has cooked up something really devious—an idea!—and by second lunch, Llama has cloned his most fastidious friend, Alpaca, to clean his house. And Llama doesn’t stop at just one clone.By dinner, the alpaca clones threaten to tidy the world into utter destruction—THE ALPACALYPSE* IS HERE!Will Llama be able to fix it all before dessert?*That’s “apocalypse” with an alpaca—get it?