Book Ideas in Bloom
Welcome to my garden of storytelling! Below, you'll find a collection of children’s picture book stories. These playful seeds of imagination are designed to spark wonder and curiosity in young readers everywhere. If one of these ideas interests you, please let me know and I'd be happy to send along the full manuscript.
Bo and Ms. Cat
Bo and Ms. Cat is a children’s picture book about the intergenerational friendship between quiet, seven-year-old Bo, who lives in a blended family with five siblings, and his 93-year-old neighbor, Ms. Cat. When Ms. Cat falls ill, Bo must find his voice and rally his family to prepare a warm welcome for her return, showing the importance of community, love, and support.
This book is inspired by a true story about my Mawmaw (Cajun for Grandma) and her next door neighbor, Beau, who visits her almost every day. This heartwarming 830-word tale explores themes of family, friendship, and how small acts of kindness can make a big difference in times of uncertainty and change. It also has the potential to be expanded into a series, with Bo and Ms. Cat cooking together, doing yard work, and more.
Following A Honey Bee
In Following A Honey Bee, a child discovers that there is wonder in the miniscule as she follows a bee around her yard. The 150-word story reminds the reader that there are tiny worlds all around us, and they can reveal wonders if you slow down and observe them.
When I worked as a camp counselor, environmental educator, and nanny, I loved to go outside with my charges and observe the natural world, taking in the changing seasons and identifying the flora and fauna. In particular, the miniature world of bugs was a fun one to explore with children. After volunteering as a beekeeper for a year, I fell in love with honey bees and wanted to write a children’s book about the spirited nature of their hunt for pollen and the calm and stillness close observers have to cultivate in order to truly appreciate the delicate dance of these tiny creatures. Please note that this book can be expanded into a series.
The Diaper Fairy
In The Diaper Fairy, 3-year-old Lucy is determined to potty train after learning about the Diaper Fairy, who will visit her house and give her big-kid underwear once she can use the potty all by herself. But will the Diaper Fairy visit her before she starts preschool in two months?
The Diaper Fairy is based on my own childhood, when the Diaper Fairy visited my sister and me when we each learned how to potty train. It was wonderful motivation for transitioning out of diapers, and I believe that other parents, educators, and adults will similarly find that this story works as a great motivator!
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I'm always looking for creative partners to help bring these picture book concepts into bloom. Reach out if any of these ideas sparked your imagination or if you're interested in representing me as my agent!