New Year, New Series!

With two new grandbabies arriving in 2026, my mind shifted to wishing I had a preschool or toddler series. Half would cover basic concepts and skills, and the other half would address social-emotional learning.

Well, the timing was perfect when I ran into Lynda Lowery at a vendor show. As it turns out, she was thinking the same thing regarding books for early learners.

Lynda and I decided to co-author this series! It is called "Bright Beginnings for Little Learners." We are combining her 30+ years of daycare experience with my years in education to create a fun and engaging toddler series.

The first book, "Toddler Treasure Hunt," combines the ten most popular colors with a seek-and-find treasure hunt! The good news is that it is now available in both paperback and hardcover formats!

​Toddler Treasure Hunt​

Discover a world of colors with your little ones as you embark on an exciting treasure hunt! This book combines the joy of seeking and finding with early learning skills, providing a fun and interactive reading experience for curious preschoolers.

• Learn colors while searching for hidden treasures
• Spark curiosity and observation skills
• Expand vocabulary as you discover new objects
• Boost confidence and independence through following directions
• Unlock the world of colors with each turn of the page

The Toddler Treasure Hunt is the perfect addition to your child’s learning journey, featuring colorful illustrations and endless possibilities. Join the adventure now and watch your child’s love for learning grow!

• Interactive seek-and-find adventure
• Colorful illustrations
• Early learning skills development
• Perfect for curious preschoolers
• Part of the Bright Beginnings for Little Learners series
• Suitable for ages 1-4

A Day in the Life of George

I think he wants to be near me, but I suspect he's using me for a warm lap.

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When I'm Not Writing Books . . . I create in my classroom!

This month, my students are creating a business. They create and vote on a business name, logo, marketing, and pricing of products. They also make all of the products. I incorporate sewing and 3D engineering skills when selecting products to create. This year's theme is items to clip onto a backpack, which is very popular with middle school and high school students.

Here is a little owl I made out of upcycled denim.

2025 Sales Leader Board!

#5 - Beneath the Blue

#4 - Lemonade Lilli

#3 - Charlie's Crabby Day

#2 - Counting Christmas Kittens

#1 - Cows With Bangs

Tall Girl Publishing Book Trailers

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Tall Girl Publishing Events

2026

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March 28 - 9:00 am - 3:00 pm - Vendor Show, Fairgrounds, Spencer, IA

April 25 - 8:30 am - 3:30 pm - Beyond the Books Author/Booksigning event, OLC Lutheran Church, Sioux Falls, SD

May 16 - 9:00 am - 5:00 pm - Frisky in the Field Author/Booksigning event, Event Center, Sheldon, IA

October 11 - 9:00 am - 3:00 pm - Vendor Show, Community Center, Westfield, IA

Community Libraries Who Carry TGP Books

Author Swaps

In this section, I've featured authors who are promoting one of my books in their newsletters. I am doing likewise. Please take a moment to read about their books.

​Skimmer and Finn!​

Earth is on fire, and 10-year-old Finn has been sent one thousand years into deep space to restart the human race on a new planet.

Armed with a robot sidekick who is one electron short of patience, Finn is on a sideways mission to reboot humanity. So, what could go wrong?

Spoiler: EVERYTHING.

Stranded on this monster-infested planet, Finn's survival skills turn out to be as sharp as a stack of buttermilk pancakes.

And what’s worse, there is NO WIFI

​Writing Activities for Kids​

Kaida Brightscales loves to explore. And when the shimmering winged creature crosses paths with a busy butterfly and a focused ant, she’s delighted to discover that they’re working hard at very important jobs.

But after she spots her sick bee friend, she’s not sure how to help her feel better. Bothered by the news that all the bees in the hive are ill, Kaida asks her insect buddies to help her find some medicine. And as the thoughtful youngster grows to understand more about how nature needs to be in harmony, she realizes she’s taken on a really big job. Can she and her tiny chums stay strong and get everyone buzzing back to health?

Kaida Brightscales and the Magical Meadows is the first book in the Beehive Secrets series for children ages 4-6.

If you or your child like vivid and beautiful illustrations, fun ways to learn about nature, and making new friends, then you’ll love Xanda Monteiro’s tale of teamwork.