Inspired by true events and the author’s diabetic Grandmother, Christmas Turtles is a 32-page festive hardcover book that was released in October 2006. The winter cabin scene on the protective slipcover is identical to the art on the hardcover. Perfectly complementing the winter scenery, the book opens to dark green pages – reminiscent of evergreen mountain forests.
“Billy and the Birdfrogs” is a zany story of adventure beneath the streets of New York City. Billy’s mother was a paleontologist. Billy’s father worked as her head assistant on her archaeological projects. While still a young child Billy’s mother mysteriously disappeared. As a result of her disappearance his father deserted Billy. As the story begins Billy is living with his unconventional grandmother. The Manhattan townhouse where Billy lives with his grandmother contained and underground passage.