Uplifting and joyful, it's easy to see how children can fall in love with the charming and imaginative personalities who come to life in these timeless original stories created by author and illustrator, Christell A Chapin. Defined by their playfully entertaining tone, her stories are colorful and engaging with special focus on helping children feel loved, valued and appreciated. Much like fables, these little parables promote positive messages and morals which highlight virtues and attitudes, such as gratitude; kindness; charity, individuality and self-esteem. Born in Oakland and raised in rural northern California, Christell has incorporated her own life lessons into intriguing stories which are sure to delight children everywhere with their sweet and lovable characters, detailed in soft but vibrant whimsical illustrations and rich beautiful imagery, mainly in mixed media of watercolors, pen and ink. After being diagnosed with stage III breast cancer, she began to write and taught herself how to paint while undergoing chemotherapy treatments in 2018. Her enchanting stories provide their young audience with fun and creative ways to learn through rhythm of dialog, creating genuine and authentic poetry. Offering advice in rhyme, these little prose picture books are destined to become favorites with children, the world over, as they introduce them to the joys of reading. Uplifting and joyful, it's easy to see how children can fall in love with the charming and imaginative personalities who come to life in these timeless original stories created by author and illustrator, Christell A Chapin. Defined by their playfully entertaining tone, her stories are colorful and engaging with special focus on helping children feel loved, valued and appreciated. Much like fables, these little parables promote positive messages and morals which highlight virtues and attitudes, such as gratitude; kindness; charity, individuality and self-esteem. Born in Oakland and raised in rural northern California, Christell has incorporated her own life lessons into intriguing stories which are sure to delight children everywhere with their sweet and lovable characters, detailed in soft but vibrant whimsical illustrations and rich beautiful imagery, mainly in mixed media of watercolors, pen and ink. After being diagnosed with stage III breast cancer, she began to write and taught herself how to paint while undergoing chemotherapy treatments in 2018. Her enchanting stories provide their young audience with fun and creative ways to learn through rhythm of dialog, creating genuine and authentic poetry. Offering advice in rhyme, these little prose picture books are destined to become favorites with children, the world over, as they introduce them to the joys of reading.
MICHELLE HALLIWELL The Sky is a beautiful book. The poetry and the paintings are breathtaking. My little girl loves it. It is one of those books that she just wants to read again and again. If this book is any indication, Christell A Chapin is the next great children's book author. The multiple talents and majestic creativity she brings to her books is unparalleled. I recommend the Sky without hesitation. ALEX O Highly recommended Book! Great help with teaching my toddler child the colors! She now looks forward to reading this book every night before bed! Thank you. MICHELLE SEGHINI This was a really fun read! And it's a bonus that it helps with learning colors at the same time. ASHLYN very bright and creative why to explore colors with the little ones! Every page is intriguing and filled with vibrant colors! Love this book!! JACOB CMELIK Gorgeous! The art is beautiful! Great bedtime book for toddlers. ALICIA VILES We love this book. It's fun to read as parents and our three year old daughter, who just loves it. She is really into colors right now and this book is perfect for her. Beautifully illustrated!