Books

Allison’s fascination with the science of young, developing brains informs every facet of her quirky, silly, sometimes factual picture books. Age appropriate tropes and streamlined premises dance with energetic illustrations to invite young children onto the story stage!

  • Fire, You’re Fired! picture book for Altadena

    Fire, You’re Fired!

    After clumsy Fire accidentally destroyed Altadena, Bear, Coyote, and Rabbit decided to fire Fire. But did they go too far?

  • Animals … with Style! picture book

    Animals … with Style!

    Dressing for a party, do you get fancy, just like a … rhinocerous?! an orca?! a flamingo?! You might be surprised!

  • Pockets! picture book

    Pockets!

    Pockets! Some pockets are big. Some pockets are small. Some pockets are full. Some hold nothing at all. Pockets!

  • I <3 Ms. Gorgeous picture book

    I <3 Ms. Gorgeous

    Determined to be best friends with a turkey vulture she named Ms. Gorgeous, Sherry Sue learns to admire wild animals from afar.

  • Haiku Ewe: Sheer Enough

    What happens when a female sheep who speaks only in haiku has a problem with more than 7 syllables?

  • cuckoos are trouble

    Cuckoos Are Trouble

    A story based on real-life parasitic bird behaviors, Charlie won’t let a few dozen pesky eggs get between her and a game of pickle ball. Whatever it takes.

  • Dookie, the Duke of Poop

    Dookie, the Duke of Poop

    When Imani resists a trip to the bathroom will the Duke of Poop convince her to never ever EVER hold in a poop?