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Priscilla Cummings

    Toulouse: The Story of a Canada Goose
    Chadwick's Wedding
    Chadwick the Crab
    Red Kayak
    Chadwick and the Garplegrungen
    The Journey Back
    • 2020

      Chadwick Activity Book

      • 48 pages
      • 2 hours of reading

      Chadwick the Crab is back You're invited to explore a variety of puzzles, mazes, and coloring pages that will encourage you to draw or use stickers to create a Chesapeake Bay scene, learn about things that don't belong in the bay, and discover some fun facts along the way. This is so much more than a coloring book. It's the Chadwick the Crab Chesapeake Bay Academy, and all are welcome

      Chadwick Activity Book
    • 2019

      Preschoolers and early readers will enjoy the rhyming story and colorful pictures in this introduction to Chadwick the Chesapeake Bay blue crab and his many friends: Bernie the Sea Gull, Toulouse the Canada Goose, Matilda Egret, Hector Spector the Jellyfish, Orville Oyster, and others. As the story says: Though Chadwick and his many friends/Are different as can be, /They live together happily/In a bay, beside the sea. Picture book-ages 0-6.

      Meet Chadwick and His Chesapeake Bay Friends
    • 2013

      The Journey Back

      • 272 pages
      • 10 hours of reading
      4.1(37)Add rating

      A teenage boy confronts his troubled past while on a quest for redemption, navigating the emotional complexities that arise from his actions. This gripping companion story to Red Kayak explores themes of guilt, forgiveness, and personal growth, as the protagonist learns to reconcile his mistakes and find a path forward. The narrative promises to engage readers with its heartfelt exploration of a young man's journey towards healing and understanding.

      The Journey Back
    • 2010

      Toulouse: The Story of a Canada Goose

      • 19 pages
      • 1 hour of reading

      Toulouse shares a heartwarming tale of his youthful mischief and the challenges he faced during his first migration to Maryland. Separated from his family, he encounters a lost snow goose named Desdemona, who becomes a lifelong friend. Their journey highlights themes of friendship, adventure, and growth, making it a cherished story for both children and adults. Ideal for preschool to grade 2, this picture book captures the essence of companionship and the wisdom gained through experience.

      Toulouse: The Story of a Canada Goose
    • 2010

      Wedding shells are ringing! Chadwick the Crab is getting married, and everyone is preparing for the big event! Esmerelda is choosing her bridesmaids. Baron von Heron is writing the ceremony (in rhyme, of course). Toulouse, the gourmet goose, is baking a corn and eelgrass cake.Then Chadwick beings to have second thoughts about marriage, and if that weren't bad enough, Esmerelda disappears! Suddenly the wedding is off and the search is on. Only then does Chadwick realize how much he loves the prettiest girl crab in all of Shady Creek.Chadick, whose fame has spread far beyond his Chesapeake Bay home, was created by Priscila Cummings, a writer who lives in Annapolis with her husband and son. A.R. Cohen, an artist/illustrator working in Baltimore, brought Chadwick and the other characters to life.

      Chadwick's Wedding
    • 2009

      A brave crab embarks on a mission from the National Aquarium in Baltimore to combat pollution in the Chesapeake Bay. Determined to protect his animal friends, he navigates challenges and highlights the importance of environmental stewardship. This engaging tale emphasizes themes of friendship, courage, and the impact of pollution on marine life.

      Chadwick and the Garplegrungen
    • 2009

      Chadwick, a Chesapeake Bay crab, longs for adventure and encounters perilous challenges that lead him to the mainland. His quest for excitement triggers a rescue mission from the birds and marine animals of the Bay, highlighting themes of friendship and bravery in the face of danger.

      Chadwick the Crab
    • 2006

      Red Kayak

      • 224 pages
      • 8 hours of reading
      3.9(10262)Add rating

      Set against the backdrop of the Chesapeake Bay, the story follows Brady and his friends as they navigate the challenges posed by encroaching developers and new families. While Brady forms a bond with the DiAngelo family, tragedy strikes when their kayak capsizes, leading him to suspect foul play. As he uncovers a dark truth behind the incident, Brady's discovery threatens to unravel the lives of those he cares about. Priscilla Cummings crafts a gripping narrative filled with suspense and deception among three teenagers.

      Red Kayak
    • 2003