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Books with author Kristen Silva

  • Dinosaur Farm A Limb Difference Story that is not about a Limb Difference

    Kristen Silva

    Paperback (CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, Oct. 6, 2017)
    Ava is a kid who loves dinosaurs. So you can imagine her surprise when she discovers a real, live dinosaur egg on her grandparents' farm. Will it be a meat eating dinosaur or a plant eating dinosaur? Will it be a dinosaur at all?While things may not always be as they seem, Ava's adventure leads her to a new friend.AVA'S LIMB DIFFERENCEAva happens to have a limb difference, but her story is not about her limb difference. In fact, her limb difference isn't even mentioned in the story. Tellibooks believe kids should be represented in the books they read, without feeling like their differences need to be explained.
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  • Dinosaur Farm: A story about a kid who uses crutches that is NOT about the crutches

    Kristen Silva

    Paperback (CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, Sept. 29, 2018)
    Mateo is a kid who loves dinosaurs. So you can imagine his surprise when he discovers a real, live dinosaur egg on his grandparents' farm. Will it be a meat eating dinosaur or a plant eating dinosaur? Will it be a dinosaur at all? While things may not always be as they seem, Mateo's adventure leads him to a new friend. MATEO'S CRUTCHES Mateo uses a crutches to aid his walking, but his story is not about his crutches. In fact, crutches are not even mentioned in the story. Tellibooks believe kids should be represented in the books they read. We create books about kids, not their differences.
  • Kyra Takes the Stage

    Kristen Silva

    Paperback (CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, July 24, 2018)
    When Kyra's favorite celebrity singer, Blaize, comes to town, she gets a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to meet her hero. But when things don't go as planned, it will take kindness and understanding to make the show a success! KYRA'S LIMB DIFFERENCE Kyra was born with a limb difference, but her story is about her, not her difference! At Tellibooks, we believe children should feel represented in the stories they read. That's why we make stories about kids, not their differences.
  • Sophia Takes the Stage

    Kristen Silva

    Paperback (Independently published, April 23, 2019)
    When Sophia's favorite celebrity singer, Blaize, comes to town, she gets a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to meet her hero. But when things don't go as planned, it will take kindness and understanding to make the show a success! Sophia's Limb DifferenceSophia uses a prosthetic leg to help her walk, but her story is about her, NOT about her limb difference.At Tellibooks, we believe children should feel represented in the stories they read. That's why we make stories about kids, not about their differences.
  • Dinosaur Farm: A Birthmark Story that is not about a Birthmark

    Kristen Silva

    Paperback (CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, July 20, 2018)
    Hailey is a kid who loves dinosaurs. So you can imagine her surprise when she discovers a real, live dinosaur egg on her grandparents' farm. Will it be a meat eating dinosaur or a plant eating dinosaur? Will it be a dinosaur at all? While things may not always be as they seem, Hailey's adventure leads her to a new friend. HAILEY'S BIRTHMARK Hailey was born with a cafe au lait birthmark, but her story is not about her birthmark. In fact, her birthmark isn't even mentioned in the story. Tellibooks believe kids should be represented in the books they read, without feeling like their differences need to be explained.
  • Dinosaur Farm: A patch story that is not about the patch

    Kristen Silva

    Paperback (CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, Aug. 17, 2017)
    Avery is a kid who loves dinosaurs. So you can imagine her surprise when she discovers a real, live dinosaur egg on her grandparents' farm. Will it be a meat eating dinosaur or a plant eating dinosaur? Will it be a dinosaur at all? While things may not always be as they seem, Avery's adventure leads her to a new friend. AVERY'S EYE PATCH Avery wears glasses and a patch, but her story is not about her patch. In fact, the patch isn't even mentioned in the story. Tellibooks believe kids should be represented in the books they read, without feeling like their differences need to be explained.
  • The Gingerbread Chase Teacher Janet's PM Class

    Kristen Silva

    Paperback (Independently published, Jan. 27, 2019)
    Teacher Janet's PM Class
  • The Gingerbread Chase Teacher Janet's AM Class

    Kristen Silva

    Paperback (Independently published, Jan. 27, 2019)
    Teacher Janet's AM class Art & Wine class project 2019
  • Dinosaur Farm: A story about a girl with a wheelchair that is NOT about the whee

    Kristen Silva

    Paperback (CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, Dec. 10, 2017)
    Lilly and Makayla are cousins who love dinosaurs. So you can imagine their surprise when they discovers a real, live dinosaur egg on her grandparents' farm. Will it be a meat eating dinosaur or a plant eating dinosaur? Will it be a dinosaur at all? While things may not always be as they seem, Lilly and Makayla's adventure leads them to a new friend. LILLY'S WHEELCHAIR Lilly uses a wheelchair, has a trach, and is non-verbal, and has low muscle tone, but her story is not about those things. In fact, her wheelchair and trach are not even mentioned in the story. Tellibooks believe kids should be represented in the books they read, without feeling like their differences need to be explained. For more characters visit: www.tellibooks.com
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  • Dinosaur Farm: A limb difference story that is NOT about a limb difference

    Kristen Silva

    Paperback (Independently published, Nov. 17, 2017)
    Gabriel is a kid who loves dinosaurs. So you can imagine his surprise when he discovers a real, live dinosaur egg on his grandparents' farm. Will it be a meat eating dinosaur or a plant eating dinosaur? Will it be a dinosaur at all? While things may not always be as they seem, Gabriel's adventure leads him to a new friend. GABRIEL'S LIMB DIFFERENCE Gabriel happens to have a limb difference, but his story is not about his hand. In fact, his limb difference isn't even mentioned in the story. Tellibooks believe kids should be represented in the books they read, without feeling like their differences need to be explained.
  • Parents, I Shrunk the Class: Teacher Janet's PM Class

    Kristen Silva

    Paperback (CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, )
    Mrs. Bambock's PM Preschool Class Project When Teacher Janet accidentally shrinks the class, it will take team work and quick thinking to get everyone back to the right size. Will they be able to do it before parents arrive at 3:00? “Parents, I Shrunk the Class” is a preschool adventure featuring names and illustrations of each student in the class.
  • Clara Takes the Stage

    Kristen Silva

    Paperback (CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, July 23, 2018)
    When Clara's favorite celebrity singer, Blaize, comes to town, she gets a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to meet her hero. But when things don't go as planned, it will take kindness and understanding to make the show a success! CLARA'S LIMB DIFFERENCE Clara was born with a limb difference, but her story is about her, not her difference! At Tellibooks, we believe children should feel represented in the stories they read. That's why we make stories about kids, not their differences.