Mr. McKluskie’s Mars Travel Agency, Inc. – Mr. M isn’t your average business man. He wants you to book a Mars vacation and he won’t take no for an answer! See all that a trip to Mars can be – and all that it can’t, on this rocket ship adventure! 49 pages of vibrant illustrations and whimsical verse, and packed with scientific facts about our neighboring red planet. Available at mr-mckluskies-mars-travel-agency.
And ALSO NOW AVAILABLE!
Africa Dreaming is a silly and soothing book for animal lovers. Sure, it’s written for young ones to fall asleep to, but grown-ups with a heart for wildlife will also treasure this 58 page full color 6″x9″ softcover book. Africa Dreaming features the original and loving photographs of author Jennifer Hobbs from South Africa, Tanzania, Kenya. The title makes a lovely gift for expecting parents or anyone who dreams of going to Africa. You can now order your SIGNED copy of Africa Dreaming for $22 including shipping, directly from Jennifer by texting 573-268-3321 or emailing jennifer@chickensonthemoon.com. Or, order an unsigned copy directly from my bookshop at https://store.bookbaby.com/book/africa-dreaming.
And COMING IN THE SPRING OF 2024…
Becky Barnes and Her Big Brother Moon Blues – The first in the Becky Barnes Series, we meet our heroine, who lives in quiet Boise, Idaho with her eight big brothers. But Becky’s house is anything but quiet, with each brother contributing to a cosmic level of chaos. She has reached her limit with the tuba-playing and the chickens squawking and especially with the nightly rocket launches. What will she do when she FINALLY has the house all to herself? Even Becky is surprised at how absence can make the heart grow fonder, even when you’re the only little sister.
This first book in the series is currently in its final phases of illustration! Then it comes to Jennifer’s desk for the lettering process. We hope have Becky in our hands by October 1st so she’ll be in full swing for the holiday season!
Becky Barnes and the Case of the Missing Pink Piggy Slipper – In this second manuscript in the series, Becky is looking forward to Peace and Quiet Thursday, when her eight big brothers are not allowed to play their tubas or launch their rocket or bake their pineapple-upside-down cakes (among other things that make the Barnes house the busiest and strangest house on the block!) But one of Becky’s pink piggy slippers has gone missing, throwing a wrench in her peaceful plans. She is convinced of foul play but is surprised in the end to find both her missing slipper and a new friend to care for inside of it.
Other titles forthcoming soon in the Becky Barnes Series:
Becky Barnes and the Moon Sparkle Makeup Club
Becky Barnes and the Boise Chicken Coop Contest
Becky Barnes and the Space Cowboy Rodeo
AND ALSO COMING IN 2024:
The Boring Little Pangolin – My first in the Watch Over Me series which seeks to endear readers with misunderstood animals in need of human heroes. Pangolins are the world’s most poached animal, and are in desperate need of a PR makeover, but not the kind you might be thinking! Our dear scaly friend might look unusual and be prized for his “magical” scales, but he really just wants you to see how dreadfully dull he is so that he can live a peaceful life in the African bush.
The Shoebill Stork Is Not So Scary – In this, the second in the Watch Over Me Series, we learn about how some animals get a bad rap for being different. Our very tall friend the shoebill stork is among the biggest of birds, and he doesn’t mean to frighten the locals. In fact, he does his best to stay hidden away in the quiet swamps of Africa. Like all of us, he just wants to be accepted for who he is.
Jennifer Hobbs - Children's Author 