This author from the Pacific Northwest crafts bold and unconventional children's books. Their work is characterized by playful language and unusual, often fantastical, themes. With a keen understanding of childhood psychology and humor, they create stories that are as educational as they are entertaining, fostering creativity and curiosity. Their unique approach to children's literature has garnered a dedicated following.
Hazel adores autumn, but her enthusiasm for the spooky season is not shared by her town. Her life takes a turn when she meets Ronnie Pumpkinseed, a supernatural pumpkin-headed ambassador who introduces her to the magic of Halloween. Through their friendship, Hazel discovers a special word that encapsulates her feelings and learns to embrace her true self, finding the courage to pursue her passions despite the fear of standing out.
There's nothing scarier than waking up and gazing into the darkness...only to see yourself gazing back. Book #2 of the Hazyscapes middle-grade speculative fiction anthology, The Mirror People is a thrilling tale of prowling doppelgängers, strange technology, and one girl's pursuit of the truth, even as her reality splinters apart with each mounting revelation.
When Planet Earth is invaded by Grey aliens in silver discs, Bigfoot must emerge from the forest's shadows to protect a dangerous species he's avoided for thousands of years: humans. Aliens have invaded the city, forcing humans to flee into the ancient mountain forest. From afar, Bigfoot (a.k.a. Sasquatch) warily observes the humans and the silent silver discs that follow them into his realm. But when he's enlisted by ancient forest spirits to protect a gifted human child, the reclusive cryptid must set his misgivings aside and approach humans for the first time in his centuries-old life. Narrated by Bigfoot himself, this fast-paced adventure is filled with shocking twists, terrifying encounters, and first-person insight into the heart and mind of North America's most famous cryptid creature. Bigfoot vs. Aliens kicks off the Hazyscapes middle-grade series, a surreal and thrilling anthology of speculative fiction. Each book plunges readers into unbelievable circumstances, with unforgettable creatures and unbridled adventure. Each page-turning story features bizarre, disturbing and paranormal situations, as well as light moral explorations of a range of topics including environmentalism, consumerism and artificial intelligence.
This adult coloring book features 25 original illustrations designed for those with a taste for the wicked and dangerous. Each illustration is printed on a single page with a blank back, allowing for easy coloring with colored pencils or crayons. The 50 lb. paper is ideal for creative expression, making it a perfect outlet for artistic fantasies.
Set against the festive backdrop of Tinseltown, the story unfolds during the chaotic lead-up to Christmas, where the excitement and hustle create a vibrant yet tumultuous atmosphere. As the characters navigate the challenges and surprises of the holiday season, the narrative explores themes of joy, conflict, and the magic of the season amidst the glitz and glamour of Hollywood.
Sink your teeth into Werewolf? There Wolf!, a gorgeously illustrated and rhythmic picture book revitalization of the Little Red Riding Hood fairy tale. Packed with wolves, weirdness, and witty word play, Werewolf? There Wolf! features a modern and irreverent twist that gives Red more agency than ever before.Distracted by her smart phone, Red wanders into a forest filled with wolves of all types, shapes, and sizes. When she’s confronted by the biggest and baddest wolf of them all, Red has to keep her wits and remember her inherent power if she’s going to make it to grandma’s house alive.
A father pirate explains to his daughter that he loves her more than anything--even the most exciting and valuable aspects of his incredible job. All the sunken treasure in the ocean is worth nothing compared to a father's love for his daughter. Featuring a kraken, merpeople, King Neptune and a shark who loves to wrestle, this swashbuckling board book celebrates the fathoms-deep bond between a parent or guardian and their child.
Something is rotten in the state of Deadmark, but of course there is: it's filled with zombies.This brainy middle-grade adaptation of Shakespeare's Hamlet follows a young science-minded zombie named Edda as she deals with a series of death-altering problems including a climate crisis caused by the anti-science humans in Ignorway, the disappearance of her mom, and the greedy scheming of her villainous Aunt Agonista.Visit hazydellpress.com for free education guides and activities perfect for schools, libraries, homeschool and stay-at-home learning."A standing ovation for undead environmentalist theater."― Kirkus Reviews
Bravery defines the Cyclops Witch, who faces formidable creatures with unwavering courage. From the elusive Mothman to the intimidating ice troll and the ancient sea beast, she confronts each challenge without fear. Her fearless nature sets her apart in a world filled with mythical threats, showcasing her strength and resilience against the odds.
Set in the faraway (and terrible-smelling) land of Rancidia, where it's good to smell bad and bad to smell good, this uproarious send-up of Snow White follows the adventures of the profoundly stinky Hobgoblin as he flees the jealous wrath of a monstrous, democracy-hating ogre tyrant named Fiddlefart. Along the way, he joins forces with the Seven Stinkers--an outcast band of foul-smelling creatures (Grody the bog monster, Yucky the skunk ape, Icky the sloth, Musty the mummy, Fusty the moldy pirate skeleton, Poot the sentient dung ball, and Toot, the dung beetle), the adorable barking spiders, and a mysterious squirrel known only as The Huntress. Hobgoblin and The Seven Stinkers of Rancidia modernizes (and stinks up) the themes of the classic fairy tale to serve as a timely parable of the virtues of democracy and diversity versus the evils of corrupt regimes.