I, Sophia Maria Griner, began writing children’s books several years ago and Patricio On A Shelf is actually my third book. I fi rst started by writing for a small newspaper in Kansas. I now live in Texas near my children and grandchildren and I love writing stories about families—whether human or animal—that show problem-solving and encourage children to think about the world around them. I enjoy illustrations that are colorful, expressive, and full of action. I also often try to highlight the importance of the library, which is one of my favorite places to be.
Meet Patricio, the pizza-making monkey, Arabella, the flower-loving unicorn, and Marco Polo, the cupcake expert giraffe. In their own little world of a children's bookshelf, things get a little rough when the pizza smell drifts into Arabella's flower smells. But their problem solving, communication, and forgiving nature work together like magic!
A Big, Gray Whale-Of-A Tale is a whimsical, lighthearted story of a curious whale and the little fish that live in a deep cove in the sea. Even a big whale can make a mistake and try to fit into small places where it cannot go. But the little fish help him out and provide a simple
