Illinois Authors

A little girl with a great idea is, at first, disheartened to hear "NO!", but with perseverance, collaboration, and imagination she finds a way to build something even greater.

"The Marching Band Nerd Awards are not your typical awards. But do any other awards even matter? Could you win the award for the Most Texts Sent During Rehearsal? Or the Fastest Person with a Tuba award? These hilarious awards will have band nerds of all ages picking winners"--

PHAZELFOZ Company, LLC, [Place of publication not identified], 2014.

"A hilariously brilliant compilation of all things related to band-nerd utopia will have you at cello!"--

A child learns different creatures are not being rude when they do not reply, they simply do not speak the same language, so from then on the child, the bee, the fish, and the lion sit by the tree, share stories and work together to never misunderstand each other.

"Helps discuss what you may do when you feel angry as well as some suggestions on how to calm down"--Author website.

"Explores in its signature rhyme style how doing good things can make you feel well ... awesome! Sharing, caring, and being responsible are all lessons to be learned"--Author web site.

"Helps teach kids how our differences are what makes us special. The book explores feeling alone or different because of the way one might act, believe, or look. The simple, silly illustrations help engage a child and start a discussion. The use of solid colors and expressions capture the eye and a mix of vocabulary allows for young readers to be successful."--Author's web site.

"I Feel...Lonely helps discuss what you may do when you're feeling lonely and what activities you could participate in to make you feel more connected"--Author website.

"Sometimes you just feel...meh. You don't really feel like doing anything or talking to anyone. Is that bad? How do I get out of the funk? I Feel...Meh joins the award winning I Feel...Children's Book Series helping to discuss apathy."--Author website.

"It happens. Sometimes we just don't feel well. Feeling sick isn't fun. In fact, it can be really gross."--Author's web site.

"Did you ever notice the more you make others feel good, the better you feel yourself? This play on the original I Feel ... book helps kids understand the importance of taking time to compliment others and the personal reward for doing so. The more you put into it, the more you get out of it."--Author's web site.

"Sometimes I feel happy. Sometimes I feel sad. Sometimes I feel angry and want to be bad. So many emotions. How do I deal? I need to remember, it's okay that I feel. Kids experience countless emotions every day but often don't know how to recognize, express, or deal with them. I Feel... is a simple, silly book that offers a great way for kids to talk about different emotions and discover it's all right to feel them all! With fun, witty illustrations and simple, straightforward text, this book makes it easy for kids to identify their own emotions-and have fun too. Titles in this series include: I Feel... I Feel...Something I Feel...Allergic I Feel...Lonely I Feel...Angry I Feel...Meh I Feel...Awesome I Feel...Sick I Feel...Different I Feel...Too!"--

"Sometimes I can't eat all the things that I like They might make me red Or my blood sugar spike Sometimes my allergies can change all my plans But they can never stop me or change who I am Having an allergy or a dietary restriction can often leave kids feeling left out or frustrated-and often they're unable to express or work through their frustration. I Feel... Allergic is a simple, silly book that addresses allergies from mild to severe. With fun, witty illustrations and simple, straightforward text, kids with allergies will feel seen and understood, and their friends will learn that allergies are just one part of a whole person. Titles in this series includes: I Feel... I Feel...Something I Feel...Allergic I Feel...Lonely I Feel...Angry I Feel...Meh I Feel...Awesome I Feel...Sick I Feel...Different I Feel...Too!"--

"Sometimes I feel anxious. Sometimes I feel worried. And sometimes these unsettling feelings can grow until they feel totally overwhelming! But no matter how big my anxiety feels, I know there are lots of ways I can help myself and feel better. With fun, witty illustrations and simple, straightforward text, I Feel...Anxious addresses the common feelings that come with being a child. This book makes it easy for kids to identify how they're feeling-and have fun too. Titles in this series include: I Feel... I Feel... Different I Feel... Awesome I Feel... Lonely I Feel... Meh I Feel... Too! I Feel... Sick I Feel... Allergic I Feel... Angry I Feel... Something"--

PHAZELFOZ Company, LLC, [Place of publication not identified], 2015.

PaperStar, New York, NY : 1996.

Sam is too small to share many things with his family but mother finds a job in the kitchen for which he is just right.

"Sam is a monkey who plays the guitar. He's the only monkey who plays the guitar. But why do no other types of animals come to hear him play? Sam sets out to find the answer. Along the way he meets a few new musical friends: a gigantic, yellow, drum set-playing elephant; a snake who slaps the bass; a macaw who plays the congas; an electric guitar-shredding tiger; and the Professor, a mysterious tarsier rock'n the piano. Join the group as they learn to play together, and Sam learns the importance of including others. Author DJ Corchin and illustrator Dan Dougherty team up once again to create a beautifully immersive world for both children and adults. Their unique, witty, and good-natured vision brings to life the memorable characters in book one of the Sam & the Jungle Band series"-- Taken from Amazon.com December 16, 2014.

"Leaving your friends or family is never easy, but that doesn't mean you're alone. Strings is heartwarming message about friendship and moving away. No matter where you might go, you're always connected."--Author's web site.

"This hilarious and inspiring guide to surviving life in the marching band is for anyone who has taken a step on the marching field or has just driven by a field on the highway"--

Imagination is the greatest superpower! Join Thunderfeet, Captain Boogie, Mystic Runner, The Builder, and more as you read this SUPER kids book! Did you ever dress up and pretend to have superpowers? Of course you did!

The phazelFoz Company, Chicago, IL : ©2010.

Provides a light-hearted opportunity to speak with your child about telling someone the truth that they have a booger in their nose because you care about them.