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Available Sept 24
Rafael is finally old enough to visit the supermarket without having to ride in the shopping cart. He promises Mama he will stay by her side, and for a while, he does…especially when tasting samples from the Cookie Man. But after a bouncing berry lures him away, Rafa wanders into a sea of unfamiliar legs. How will he find his way back to Mama?
elephant? what elephant?
New from Angie Lucas
Can we please talk about the elephant in the room? Maya and her family have a problem. They try ignoring it, dancing around it, even sweeping it under the rug. Yet the elephant in the room remains. And Maya is at her wit’s end figuring out how to hide it from everyone. Then a new friend moves in next door, and Maya begins wondering if there might be a better way to deal with the whole situation?
a story of healing & hope
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My Big, Dumb, Invisible Dragon is a story for children dealing with loss—or for those who need help relating to a grieving friend. Although it deals with a heavy topic, this book employs relatable characters, a light tone, touches of humor, and an overarching message of hope.
From the Blog
Announcing Rafa & the Wrong Legs
I can’t believe it! My third picture book is coming September 24, 2024 to a bookstore near you. Like all of my books, this one grew out of personal experience. The experience of grabbing onto my mom’s pant leg in the produce section of Peterson’s Market, circa 1981, only to look up and see it WASN’T MY MOM!
picture books are for everyone
It is my considered opinion that one does not outgrow picture books. In fact, I believe I love them more now than I did as a child. I have a newfound appreciation for the form, the art, the symphony of orchestrated effort that goes into producing each individual book. Here are five reasons picture books really are for readers of all ages.
Check out My Big Embarrassing Elephant!
I’m so excited for my second book baby, My Big Embarrassing Elephant, to be out in the world! Maya has a BIG problem. There’s a large, stinky, embarrassing elephant in her living room! Maya can’t understand why no one else will acknowledge the problem. Dad won’t look at it. Mom tries to sweep it under the rug. And little sister just dances around it. What’s a girl to do?
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