My Books
Easter with Nana
(Clever Family Stories)
Easter is such a special holiday for the young narrator and her brother—and it’s made even more special when they spend it with Mom and Dad at Nana and Grandpa’s house! In this sweet story, the children color eggs, help prepare Easter dinner, look for eggs during Grandpa’s egg hunt, look for animal shapes in the clouds with Nana, and spend time enjoying a sweet treat with everyone outside.
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Nana's Christmas
(Clever Family Stories)
Christmas is one of the most special times of the year for the young narrator and her brother—and it’s even more special when they spend it with Nana and Grandpa! The children help to shovel the snow on the sidewalk in front of Nana and Grandpa’s house, where they admire the colorful Christmas lights on the house and the icicles on the roof’s edges. They spend time making a snowman, and then when they get too cold, it’s time to go inside and sit by the fireplace drinking hot chocolate. Grandpa shows the children his train that runs around the Christmas tree, and then everyone sits down to enjoy a delicious Christmas feast. The children help Nana make special Christmas cookies, and they leave out a few for Santa with a glass of milk. And before they go to bed so that Santa can visit, the children listen to Nana and Grandpa read a favorite Christmas story.
Gracie Lou and Brother Too
Big things are happening in Gracie Lou’s life. Best of all, she has a new baby brother!
Stu is sweet, funny, and messy. But every night after Gracie Lou does her push-ups and says her prayers, she hears him cry, and cry, and cry some more. Stu has big fears that include the dark, shadows, and being alone. Determined to make things better, Gracie Lou summons help from her shooting star and their super savvy senses to take her brother on the most magical bedtime adventure.
In this enchanting tale, a big sister helps her new baby brother battle the bedtime blues by transporting him to an imaginative place for a special sibling sleepover.
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Nana's Garden
(Clever Family Stories)
Explore all of the delights and surprises to be found in NANA’S GARDEN.
Join our young gardener as she spends her Sundays picking juicy red tomatoes, catching
beautiful black and orange butterflies, counting the daisies in her basket, scooping up
caterpillars, and much more.
- Lively text appeals to children and the person reading it to them.
- Sturdy format is perfect for little hands.
- Combines counting and color recognition while encouraging movement and play.
- A perfect gift for Mother’s Day.
Nana's Kitchen
(Clever Family Stories)
Get ready to whip up some delicious fun in Nana’s Kitchen, the latest addition to the series of books by the same author and illustrator of Nana’s Garden and Grandpa’s Workshop.
Join a young boy and girl as they head to the farmer’s market with their grandmother and gather loads of fresh ingredients. Then, follow them back to the kitchen where they cook, bake, and, most importantly of all, spend time together.
- Larissa Juliano’s delightful, bouncy text is once again brought to life by Sunila Paul’s bright, colorful illustrations throughout.
- As kids read along with this joyful book, they’ll also be introduced to the concept of opposites.
- A perfect gift for Mother’s Day, Grandparent’s Day, or any time of the year!
Grandpa's Workshop
(Clever Family Stories)
Explore GRANDPA’S WORKSHOP and discover delights and surprises around every corner.
When Grandpa and his grandson spend the afternoon in his wood-smelling shed, they scan the shelves and organize the workshop, sorting nails, screws, and other trinkets. And, no workshop is complete without a sparkly, sticky spider web to marvel.
- Lively text appeals to children and the person reading it to them.
- Sturdy format is ideal for little hands.
- Combines counting and color recognition while encouraging movement and play.
- A perfect gift for Father’s Day.
Captain Billy Finds a Friend
(Clever Storytime)
Little Billy dreamed of adventuring the high seas and being a sailor. Finally, a beautiful ship sails to shore, a ship needing a captain! So, young Billy takes the wheel and sets off on a grand, sea-roving adventure with his crew. Everything goes swimmingly until the ship encounters an island and discovers a surprise larger than any of their imaginations. Join Billy and his friends on a voyage filled with excitement, friendship, and most of all, fulfilling dreams.
- A romping good time of a tale filled with action, colorful delights, surprises, and friendship
- The perfect story-time companion for any little adventurer
- Bright, cheerful illustrations are inviting and appealing to both children and the person reading to them.
How to Build an Elf Trap
Companion book to New York Times and USA Today Bestseller “How to Catch an Elf”
- 12 traps with step-by-step instructions sure to lure in your elf
- STEAM Connections exploring the science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics behind each activity
- Yummy elf recipes
- Exciting bonus activities
- Plus space to design your very own trap!
How to Build a Leprechaun Trap
Companion book to New York Times and USA Today Bestseller “How to Catch a Leprechaun”
Can you be the first to catch a leprechaun?
Catching leprechauns is no easy task-you need more than dandelion tea and four-leaf clovers! You’ll need the perfect trap with precise calculations and proper engineering-and How to Build a Leprechaun Trap can help!
What’s inside?
- 15 traps with step-by-step instructions sure to lure in your leprechaun
- STEAM Connections exploring the science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics
behind each activity - Yummy leprechaun recipes
Gracie Lou
You can purchase Gracie Lou directly through Larissa! Use the Paypal Links or email me at lasantoriello@aol.com ($10 off publisher’s price and signed, of course!)
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Gracie Lou Tries Something New
Gracie Lou is nervous. She’s starting soccer camp tomorrow, but she has never played soccer before. What if she can’t kick the ball, or if everyone runs faster than her? What if the snack is yucky or the coach is grouchy? Luckily,
She has her shooting star to help her…
In the night, it takes Gracie Lou off on a special adventure that tickles her five senses. Along the way she meets five baby animals who need her help. Gracie Lou helps each of them try new things, and when she does, she discovers for herself that trying something new can be good for you!
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Bobby Birthday
Bounce Houses? Yes, please! Jungle theme? Of course. Cake with artificial flavors and colors? You bet. These treats are all part of Bobby’s party crashing experience.
A Story about Friendship
Bobby Birthday (yes, his last name is Birthday!) loves going to birthday parties even when he’s not invited. He samples the food, peeks at presents, bounces on inflatable elephant trunks, all the while escaping his mom’s healthy cooking. Then one day, Bobby meets a boy named Teddy who only has grown-ups as guests. As Bobby talks to him, he realizes his party crashing can serve a much better purpose -encouraging friendship no matter what our differences may be.
You can purchase Bobby Birthday directly through Larissa!
Use the Paypal Links or email me at lasantoriello@aol.com
(save $ off publisher’s price and signed, of course!)
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