Mamafox Books

Children's Author Phoebe Fox

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Grandpa’s Game Room: Storytime with Phoebe Fox

Join Children’s Author and Librarian, Phoebe Fox, for a delightful story about a kind, silly grandpa and his gutsy grandson. Grandpa’s Game Room was written by Barbara Renner and illustrated by Michael Hale. “Jack is finally old enough to play the game of Snooker with Grandpa, but nothing goes right. The Snooker balls go CLUNK instead of CLICK, and Jack realizes that learning new things isn’t as easy as he thought. Just when he’s about to give up, Jack finds a different talent, one that surprises even Grandpa.”

*Permission for the reading of this book in its entirety was granted by the author, Barbara Renner.

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Interview and Storytime with Author Debbie Chamberlain

We hope you enjoy this interview with children’s authors Phoebe Fox and Debbie Chamberlain. Debbie is a former educator and the author of the books My Mindfulness Matters and Mindful Mylie. She is a mindfulness and wellness coach, who loves to bring wellness and mindfulness tools to communities. In this interview, Phoebe Fox talks to Debbie about her books and her journey to writing them. Debbie reads aloud her book My Mindfulness Matters and shares breathing techniques and tools that can help people of all ages become more present. Debbie is also one of the co-founders of the Loving Literacy Authors group and enjoys bringing her books, ideas, and positive energy to students on her school visits. 

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Uniquely You: Storytime Saturday with Phoebe Fox

Join Children’s Author and Librarian, Phoebe Fox, for a sweet book about friendship and celebrating our uniqueness! Uniquely You was written by Randa Canter, illustrated by Amanda Kriese, and published by Lawley Publishing. “When friends, Parker and Crew, recognize all the ways they are the same as each other, their lives become full of new and exciting adventures! Join them on their journey of showing how to be Uniquely You!” This is Storytime Saturday episode #113.
*Permission for the reading of this book in its entirety was granted by the author, Randa Canter.

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How to Make a Mini Book!

Learn how to create a mini book of 8, 16, 24, or 32 pages! It’s easy! All you need is 4 sheets of 8.5″ X 11″ paper, scissors, a pencil, and a piece of twine, yarn, ribbon or string! Children’s picture books are typically 32 pages; so PB Authors, you can use us this video tutorial to make a mini picture book dummy and see how your story unfolds! Page 1 will be your title page; Page 2 will be your copyright/dedication page; and Page 32 will be your end page. For easy changes, I recommend printing your story and adding your text using a repositionable glue stick. A piece of colored paper can be added to the outside for the cover. Kids, you can make these yourself and next thing you know, you’ll be writing and illustrating your own stories!

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Book Giveaway!

August is Breastfeeding Awareness Month. Let’s celebrate! Enter to win a signed hardcover copy of “Babies Nurse,” written by Phoebe Fox and illustrated by Jim Fox. Published by Platypus Media and Science Naturally. See more details on Instagram @mamafoxbooks.

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Imara’s Tiara: Storytime Saturday with Phoebe Fox

Do you want to learn about giraffes? Join Children’s Author and Librarian, Phoebe Fox, for Imara’s Tiara, written by Susan R. Stoltz and Melissa Bailey and illustrated by Melissa Bailey. “A sparkle-obsessed giraffe. A tiara-wearing future zoolologist. Guess what happens next.”

*Permission for the reading of this book in its entirety was granted by the authors and illustrator.

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Too Much Glue: Storytime Saturday with Phoebe Fox

 

Join Children’s Author and Librarian, Phoebe Fox, for Too Much Glue, written by Jason Lefebvre, illustrated by Zac Retz, and published by Flashlight Press. Matty loves glue. He plays with it at home and at school, and although his art teacher has warned him about using too much glue, he can’t help himself. When Matty finds he’s in a super sticky mess, he must think of a way to get himself out of it. Will his idea work, or will he be a “blucky stucky glue boy” forever?

*Permission for the reading of this book in its entiretly was granted by the publisher, Flashlight Press.

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The Fastest Dinosaur: Storytime Saturday with Phoebe Fox

Join Children’s Author and Librarian, Phoebe Fox, for this weekend’s Storytime Saturday, Episode #110: The Fastest Dinosaur, written by Caren Cantrell and illustrated by Amy Klein. “Enzo is the fastest dinosaur in the world. All his friends agree. When slow-moving Constantino challenges him to a race, Enzo is sure he will win. But the track is filled with dinosaurs in trouble…” Follow along as we learn that there are more ways than one to be a winner!

*Permission for the reading of this book in its entirety was granted by the author, Caren Cantrell.



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The Mess that We Made: Storytime Saturday with Phoebe Fox

This Saturday’s read-aloud is just in time for Earth Day! The Mess That We Made, a beautiful picture book about the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, was written by Michelle Lord and illustrated by Julia Blattman. “Join four children in a little boat as they discover the magnitude of The Mess That We Made. With rhythmic language and captivating art, this cumulative tale portrays the terrible impact of trash on the ocean and marine life, inspiring us to make changes to save our seas.” This is Storytime Saturday, Episode #109, with Children’s Author & Librarian, Phoebe Fox. *Permission for the reading of this book in its entirety was granted by the publisher, Flashlight Press.

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Curiosity’s Discovery: Storytime Saturday with Phoebe Fox

This Saturday’s read-aloud is Curiosity’s Discovery, written and illustrated by Nancy Derey Riley. “Curiosity, the robot rover, has searched Mars for signs of life for years. When she hears unusual sounds, she zooms off to discover the source. She must figure out the strange code and find the sender before the transmission disappears forever. With fun rhyme and colorful illustrations, this story is about perseverance, resourcefulness, and the importance of friendship. At the back of the book are fun facts about the planet, Mars, the NASA Mars rover program, and Morse code.This is Storytime Saturday, Episode #108, with Children’s Author & Librarian, Phoebe Fox.

*Permission for the reading of this book in its entirety was granted by the creator, Nancy Derey Riley.