Meet Mary Beth
Infusing laughter and learning into every story, Mary Beth crafts imaginative adventures that captivate young minds and inspire exploration.
With over 30 years as an educator, Mary Beth draws from a rich tapestry of experience to create stories that both educate and entertain. Her roles as Reading Specialist, Kindergarten Teacher and Educational Consultant have provided her with a profound insight into engaging and nurturing young minds.
Residing in upstate New York, Mary Beth draws inspiration from the vibrant seasons, whether hiking, biking, or snow-shoeing. Each adventure with her family becomes a spark for new tales, enriching her storytelling.
Explore Mary Beth’s enchanting stories and consider collaborations to bring these tales to a wider audience.
What Mary Beth is Working On…..
Alphabet Athletes
ALPHABET ATHLETES is a delightful and heartwarming tale set in a magical school where letters come alive to prepare for the much-anticipated Sports Day! While each letter is eager to showcase their talents, from B bragging about baseball to Y yelling for yachting, the story beautifully emphasizes that Sports Day is not about competition, but rather collaboration.
Narrated by Z, the letter who always comes last, the story unfolds as he realizes from the vowels about the power of teamwork.
With it’s playful tone and engaging rhymes, ALPHABET ATHLETES celebrates both the diversity of talents and the power of working as a team, making it an enchanting read-aloud experience for young audiences.
Alphabet of Friends
Dive into the whimsical world of ALPHABET OF FRIENDS, a charming tale of friendship, food, and fun. Join our determined party-planner who sets out to feed 26 friends with A-to-Z cravings—from apples to ziti—only to find the menu spiraling delightfully out of control.
This engaging story is brought to life through playful rhyme and alliteration, making each page a delightful read-aloud experience. As the party planning escalates and the demands of the guests become increasingly imaginative, our narrator’s loyal canine companion quietly drops take-out menus at her feet—a subtle hint that there's a simpler solution to her stress.
Capturing the humor and chaos of trying to please everyone, the book ultimately reveals that friendship and togetherness are the true ingredients for a perfect gathering.
Whoever You Choose To Be
WHOEVER YOU CHOOSE TO BE is a delightful, rhyming A-to-Z journey that invites children to dream big and explore a world of possibilities. From an astronaut to zookeeper, each page highlights a new profession or passion, celebrating all the exciting paths a child might one day follow and reminding them that the sky’s the limit.
Perfect for bedtime reading or classroom discussions, WHOEVER YOU CHOOSE TO BE is an uplifting celebration of imagination, curiosity, and the boundless potential within every child.
Nursery Rhyme Olympics
NURSERY RHYME OLYMPICS is a playful twist on classic Mother Goose, where favorite characters compete in the Winter Games while the Three Men in a Tub serve as spirited sportscasters, splashing out the play-by-play.
With rollicking rhyme and jubilant onomatopoeia—thump, wheeee, crack, ker-plop—Jack and Jill take daring jumps, Humpty Dumpty catches air, and three blind mice bobsled into legend.
From giggle-inducing tumbles to heartwarming finishes, this lively read-aloud celebrates fun, friendship, and good sportsmanship over winning the gold.