What Mary Beth is Working On…..

RHYMING BOOKS

There Was a Bold Lady Who Swallowed a Book

Inspired by There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly, this story gives a timeless tale a book-loving, classroom twist.

When a bold teacher starts swallowing up different types of books, she also devours the characters, settings, and story worlds inside them. With pirates, dragons, rockets, superheroes, and so much more squeezed into her tummy, she swells to an enormous, about-to-pop size. When her bursting belly can no longer hold all these stories, she finally discovers the true magic within their pages.

Zoo Crew Debut

Lion is on a mission to win first place at the Paws and Claws Talent Show with a perfect dance routine for the whole Zoo Crew but he can’t because every animal moves and grooves in such different, wild styles. So Lion roars out demands and marches his zoo friends through ballrooms, discos, parties, and more in search of the one dance that will fit them all and discovers that winning is more about finding your own special beat.

Nursery Rhyme Olympics

The Three Men in a Tub, the silliest sportscasters on television, only want to celebrate the biggest, shiniest gold-medal wins at the Nursery Rhyme Olympics. But every event turns into a blizzard of thumps, bumps, flips, and flops. As the three men laugh and tease the nursery-rhyme athletes, a young snow goose soars in and reminds them about the courage it takes to get back up after a fall.  With her help, the trio discovers that trying your best and never giving up can shine brighter than gold.

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.