Latty the Platypus and the Woodwind Orchestra takes readers through a journey with a platypus, Latty, who suffers the loss of her mother, and the arrival of her own chicks. In order to deal with her loss, Latty memorializes her mother’s musical talent by teaching the chicks to play several instruments in a woodwind orchestra.A humorous story that addresses difficult issues in a lighthearted manner, it highlights determination in the face of adversity and even tragedy. This is a won...

Johanna the Iguana and Her Limousine Load of Shoes tells the exciting adventures of an iguana, Johanna, during her trip to the Big Apple, New York City. Johanna loves shoes, so they are the only wardrobe item she takes along with her. But the shoes are more than just items of clothing; they symbolize change, hope, excitement, as well as pain and disappointment that the protagonist endures. Fortunately, Johanna copes with the challenges because of the guidance she receives from her mentor, ...