SHOP BOOKS WRITTEN & ILLUSTRATED BY MARLAENA
Black and White Cat, White and Black Dog
ABOUT THE BOOK:
Sometimes, even best friends start out fighting like cats and dogs. Then one act of kindness can change everything, and create a bond that lasts a lifetime. The tale of developing friendship starts out with two pets who are very different, and wary of each other. They become friends based on mutual interests and respect for one another.
Masterful artwork and storytelling bring vivid insight and perspective to the true tale of an uncommon bond between a cat and a dog. Young readers learn that the keys to friendship are kindness and willingness to embrace differences.
This book is not only beautifully executed and entertaining, it is a colorful tool for teaching children a valuable lesson about how to begin to be truly good humans.
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Creatures Real and Imagined
ABOUT THE BOOK:
Creatures Real and Imagined (and a bunch of other stuff in a coloring book for old children) is packed with a wide variety of subjects and styles of images to color. There are cats; dogs; a couple of people; a bunch of places; trees; space bunnies; an elephant; an astronaut chicken; dragons; an irritable mermaid; aliens; friendly skeletons; and more, in 46 original pen and ink drawings by author and illustrator Marlaena Shannon.
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Bad Day for Baby Duck: Story Book Edition
ABOUT THE BOOK:
Life on a Florida creek is lush, if you’re a human sitting beside it with an icy beverage and the ability to leave. If you’re a duckling, it’s a horror show, and your chances of survival are not great.
This richly illustrated picture book of the life and death of baby ducks is not for young children. If you’re a twisted adult who loves the nature channel and good artwork, this is the book for you.
Bad Day for Baby Duck: Grownup Coloring Book Edition
ABOUT THE BOOK:
This is a storybook, coloring book, and beginning art instruction book all in one. The story is based on what really happens to ducklings in nature. The coloring book is hand drawn in artist and writer Marlaena Shannon’s whimsical style. Between coloring pages, you’ll find hints and tips for coloring. This coloring book is definitely not for children, unless you want to make them cry.
SHOP BOOKS ILLUSTRATED BY MARLAENA
Cat’s Fur
ABOUT THE BOOK:
Carmina ALWAYS has cats – mostly vagabonds with nowhere else to stay. One night of witchy moonlight, all the cats run inside to sleep under her bed. But, oh no! A runny nose and headaches erupt. What’s causing these sneezes and ailments?
Then… a letter finally arrives and Carmina finally discovers the root of the problem!
Lizard Brew
ABOUT THE BOOK:
Carmina is a witch who loves to do all the witchy things. Except, Carmina is allergic to cat fur. In the original Cat’s Fur, Carmina’s allergies leave her bed-ridden. In this charming stand alone sequel, Carmina’s cat Castor finds a solution to all that ails her.
Tenth Full Moon
ABOUT THE BOOK:
Tenth Full Moon is a 34-page picture book for children ages 4-8. It’s a modern fairy tale with stunning illustrations on every page. Fairview’s woods crackle with noises when the weather turns cold, and people think it’s crows flying to the land of Poe. But that’s not the real story, which involves Carmina, a harmless little old lady and coincidentally a witch.