The following picture book pitches are for completed manuscripts seeking publication. If you are interested please contact Reed at reedandwritekids@gmail.com.
CURRENTS COLLIDE
Wally wishes for warmer waters.
Lu ponders the possibilities beyond his pod.
Each sets out to sea… alone. When their currents collide, their separate worlds become one. Inspired by a real narwhal, 1000km from home, living with a beluga pod in the St. Lawrence seaway. #STEM
CLEMMY’S CAROUSEL
Clemmy loves the community carousel where she rides the animals that take her on imaginative adventures. But when it falls into disrepair it is scheduled to be torn down. Heartbroken, Clemmy must inspire the town to save this historic site before the carousel becomes a collective memory.
CEECEE, FINALLY SEEN
When CeeCee the mimic octopus moves far from home she does everything she can to blend in at her new school. But being unseen makes her lonely. By embracing her uniqueness, CeeCee is finally seen. (STEM)
BELLA’S BASKETBALL BLUES
Bella loves basketball, but this small beaver has more downs than ups on the court from her own negative self-talk. Bella must switch the inner narrative to score the team a slam dunk or risk being benched forever. #SEL
GRACE’S SENSATIONAL DAY: A Mindfulness Sensory Journey
When Grace enters the bustling and busy market, she is overwhelmed, tense, and wants to leave. By stopping and exploring the sights, sounds, flavours, textures, and scents one at a time she experiences a mindfulness sensory journey that savours her surroundings. #SEL
WHAT IS THAT?!
When two animal friends venture beyond their yard in search of a better meal, they bite off more than they can chew. Each option worse than the last, WHAT IS THAT?! reveals the food is not always better on the other side of the fence.
THE RACE
When a young runner does her best in a race but still comes last, her emotions run wild.
😲 Shock
😳 Embarrassment
😠 Anger
Unless she remembers the joy of running, she’ll never discover what really matters. #SEL
Reed and Nicole 