What Mary Beth is Working On…..

CONCEPT BOOKS

Over in the City

Over in the City follows the rolling trains, bobbing boats, speeding taxis, and more as they work together to keep New York City moving from bright morning to starry night.  As the busy vehicles join the rush in growing groups of ten, the city fills with sounds that rumble, tumble, and roar, until the bustling city finally slows down and settles into a gentle goodnight.

OVER IN THE CITY is a lively STEAM-friendly twist on the classic rhyme “Over in the Meadow”, inviting readers to count, compare , and explore how busy vehicles keep The Big Apple moving.

A FUR-Ever Friend

Oliver wants more than anything to find the perfect puppy, but he’s worried he’ll never find a dog that is just the right fit for a little boy. So he begins observing and paying careful attention to every dog he sees on his daily adventures, from dogs racing in the park and splashing at the beach to dogs working on a farm and guiding people in need, until he discovers that choosing a pup is more about a furry friend finding you.

A FUR-EVER FRIEND explores dogs by role, setting, and personality, using playful rhyme, engaging repetition, and kid-friendly wordplay to build vocabulary and invite comparison.

Alphie to the Rescue

When tenacious young Bets plans a customized A‑to‑Z feast for her twenty‑six finicky friends, their over‑the‑top culinary cravings quickly turn party planning into pure chaos—until her clever canine companion, Alphie, bounds in to save the day.

ALPHIE TO THE RESCUE is a humorous, rhyming tale that follows a determined hostess and her unsung doggy hero as they turn menu mayhem into a heartwarming celebration of language, laughter, food, and friendship—reminding readers that the sweetest ingredient to any party is simply sharing it together.

Alphabet Athletes

ALPHABET ATHLETES is a heartwarming tale set in a magical school where letters come alive to prepare for their much-anticipated Sports Day!  While each letter is eager to showcase their own skills, 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 tale unfolds as the quietly clever vowels show him how much fun it it is to work and play together. ALPHABET ATHLETES celebrates both the diversity of talents and the power of teamwork.