Books published by publisher Rock / Paper / Safety Scissors

Monster In The Morning is my childhood recollection of how mornings in our house worked before mom had her favorite drink. This wild tale is inspired by the two most wonderful women in my life, and a green bathrobe where money grew and Kleenex just appeared from. The illustrations genuinely make the chase come to life, and the ending seems as happy as any fairy tale. This book is a treat for every child.

Through a lavishly illustrated, transformational tale written for children of all ages, Aurora, and her much older brother Fran, share a deep love for the beauty of art and nature, and the inspiration this great love provides. As Aurora grows, Fran affirms her talents and teaches her the necessary tools to confront the doubts, frustrations, and fears that would prevent her from creating the rich, ever-expanding joy-filled life of her dreams. Most importantly, Fran teaches Aurora to connect with her heart, and the Sacred Love that is the source of all her inspiration, courage, and trust.When Fran becomes ill, Aurora’s belief in the healing power of art is steadfast and sure. It is only after Fran passes on that Aurora must now delve deeply into her heart to find a way out of her grief, and her deepest pain. As she does, Fran’s life and love for her becomes a real and powerful force that brings her back to living her vision, living her dream, but this time with a spiritual understanding and depth that forever changes all the world around her.

Monster In The Morning is my childhood recollection of how mornings in our house worked before mom had her favorite drink. This wild tale is inspired by the two most wonderful women in my life, and a green bathrobe where money grew and Kleenex just appeared from. The illustrations genuinely make the chase come to life, and the ending seems as happy as any fairy tale. This book is a treat for every child.

Amy’s new puppy Nelly doesn’t learn new tricks easily. Amy tries her best to teach Nelly what she is supposed to learn for her puppy class graduation – but there’s just one problem. Nelly loves belly rubs! This is a great book for anyone who loves dogs, and for everyone who needs a reminder to embrace their own unique gifts and share them proudly out in the great big, beautiful world.

The lush illustrations in this rich picture book take readers on a quiet walk through the woods, inspiring even the youngest artists to explore nature and capture its wonder and magic through art. "Walk with me in the morning sun as the ravens fly up over the hills and let all of the colors of the new day fill your heart." Wende Essrow is a wildlife artist and storyteller. She holds children's hearts and hands as she leads them to their dreams.