The Land of Discards

In a lonely part of a forest, discarded dolls, action figures, and other toys, with broken or missing parts, have created their own happy kingdom. When a bag of tiny kittens, in a garbage bag, is tossed there, the Discards have to free them, get them fed, and eventually go out into the world which had thrown the toys away, to find homes for these kittens. Joy can be found in solving problems and helping others.

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Escape the Hungry Catfish

Three goldfish in the pond each create a house. Worried about safety they make their houses strong and each one thinks they are totally safe. A catfish threatens to destroy their houses and eat them. How do they survive? This fishy take on the three pigs story has the fishes creatively working together toward a surprising fishey ending.

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The Bears on North Haven

Diana's first children's graphic novel published in spring 2024, "The Bears on North Haven " is a story of Shawn's very prescious stuffed bears who are accidentally left behind on North Haven island when Shawn's family goes home at the end of their summer vacation. Shawn is devistated, but the bears have many exciting adventures during their extra two weeks of unexpected vacation alone.

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Jillian's Hats

Published in September 2023, "Jillian's Hats " is a story of Jillian. In the story Jillian explores her hat collection to experience the various occupations associated with each hat. After trying on each hat, and imagining how she would do in that occupation, she makes a decision about which occupation she would like best.

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What Do You See?

Published in 2023, "What Do You See?" follows a boy as he trys to find his lost kitten and finds the tracks made by many animals. Tracks progress from one animal to another. Each animal is portrayed on one page with his tracks and on another page as an outline within which are small images of what that animal sees in his world. Young children will especially enjoy teasing out all the different images as they find these relationships.

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Reviews!!

Some recent What Do You See? reviews are printed below.

"Beatiful book! This book for children has beautiful artwork and you see something new every time you look through the ages. It's a great addition to any bookshelf for all ages. " -- Brant

" Delivers a message of kindness in beautifully illustrated paintings and simple text. Diana has created a wonderful book in "What Do? You See?" I can't wait to read it to a small child. The book presents a very topical one-world theme in charming paintings and brief easily-understood text. The world depicted consists of animals a child in North American would know. Each animal reacts to the others around him from his point of view. A young boy serves as the starting and ending point of the story. The book itself is printed on quality paper in bold lively colors. It's imminently readable to a small child, or by a small child, and a treat for reader and listener. " -- Peter Ognibene, father and grandfather

The Panda Platoon

Just published in 2022, "The Panda Platoon" tells the story of Bamboo, a panda who flies to Maui when he needs a change of diet and scenery . He gets a job at Cappy s Juice Bar and Mixed Plates He and Cappy. the Maui cardinal, go on many adventures. Bamboo s first foray leads to rescuing a family of Nene Geese from the hungry mongoose Merwin. With new friends, Bamboo leads in rescuing the defenseless and helping to make Maui clean and green. Finally the Panda Platoon is created, including the Underwater Division.

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Zorrie Electra... Boo Barn Consultant

Published in 2020, "Zorrie Electra... Boo Barn Consultant" tells about Zorrie Electra, a young witch, who needs money to buy food for her unusual animal friends and roommates. Her creative skills enable her to create Boo Barns and hideous homes for Halloween and thus earn money. Can she use these skills to save Happy Hollow Farm? The farm animals do not like what Zorrie Electra does and take matters into their own hands, er...paws, claws, and hooves. What happens next and the fate of the farm may surprise you.

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Ronnie's Friend Trike

Published in 2016, "Ronnie's Friend Trike" tells of an independent and imaginative boy, Ronnie, who overcomes relative poverty with a recycled tricycle which takes him and his best friend Michael on both real and imagined adventures. By the end of the story, the jeers and teasing of his peers have given way to curiosity, envy, and friendship because of what Ronnie does with Trike. Along the way Ronnie and Michael have been garbage truck drivers and circus train managers, as well as rescuers of both Mr. Teddy Bear and a real live cat, and they have even ventured into the African jungle. It s what you do with what you have, especially with a good imagination, confidence, and a certain amount of independence!

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Rocking out to Sea

Published in 2013, "Rocking out to Sea" is the story of Laddie, a young boy, who travels not only around his native Maine, but to exotic places, all through the power of his imagination. He trolls for mackerel, visits islands, and even meets anime characters. Laddie longs to share his great adventures in the Rocking Boat. Who can he share them with? A friend? His sibling? A dog? The search is on, but the perfect companion for his travels might surprise you. This book is unique in that it is a Calendar Style Book which you read like you would a calendar.

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Rave Reviews!!

Recent Rocking out to Sea reviews. Some of them are printed below.

"This book certainly captures the spirit of imagination that the original Rocking Boat inspires. Children will enjoy Laddie's adventures and be able to picture their own adventures aboard the Rocking Boat." -- Foy Brown, Sr., J. O. Brown & son, Inc. Yacht & Boatbuilders

"From Frank Benson's painting Laddie, and the image of the little rocking boat at J.O. Brown's & Son Boat Shop comes a delightful tale of imagination and travel. A little boy named Laddie is given a rocking boat that his father made. He loves his rocking boat and takes it on many adventures. He travels out on the high seas, takes a trip to see relatives in Maui and then off to Japan to visit anime characters. He sailed around all the small islands of North Haven and then down to Florida. This is a delightful book about how a young child took a very special gift and turned it into a journey of imagination. For any child who can dream and any adult who can help them with that dream." -- Kate Quinn, Librarian, North Haven Public Library & North Haven Community School, Maine

Charlemagne to the Rescue

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Yay!!! My book has finally been published. Now you can order one or more for friends and children you know.

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Great Reviews!!

Charlemagne to the rescue is getting great reviews. Some of them are printed below.

"There are times these days that we wonder about the values our kids are growing up with. Charlemagne to the Rescue teaches the reader that bravery and loyalty are good, challenges can be overcome and change can be good, and it does so in a colorful and entertaining way. It also provides helpful and practical tips for any would-be aquarist." -- Ron

"This wonderfully illustrated and crisply written story allows the reader to experience pet fish life from a "first goldfish" perspective. Diana Patton's narrative and images explore and explain such important themes and topics as animal welfare, compassion, empathy, friendship, leadership, loyalty, and the human animal bond. Patton combines these important messages with basic aquariology and responsible pet fish care. Any child lucky enough to read this book will finish with an enriched understanding of the world around them thanks to Patton's prose and artwork. Readers will learn that even scary challenges can be understood, and eventually surmounted, with the help of good communication skills, support of others, self confidence, and the willingness to accept and embrace change! " -- G. Lewbart

"What a lovely treat for the young, curious and tender child's mind. Colorful and bright illustrations pop out from every page of this beautifully told story. If we spend more time with our kids sharing a book like this together, this world would be a better place to live for generation to come." -- Benz

"Charlemagne to the Rescue is a gentle story of friendship and bravery as told through the eyes of a goldfish. Diana Patton's illustrations plunge readers into the watery world of a pet store aquarium, where fear of the net turns into a heartwarming life lesson." -- Karen

Why Charlemagne?

When asked why she wrote Charlemagne to the Rescue, Author/Illustrator Diana Patton said:

"Charlemagne was written because of my love for children and fishes. It is my hope that children will identify with Charlemagne and they might realize that in caring for others and acting for others' good, one is not only 'brave' but one can gain in self-esteem. Charlemagne forgets himself and his fears in helping his friends and by so doing, helps himself as well."

"Charlemagne also realizes that just because there is change, just because there is something new, it is not bad. New can be as good as the old, or even better. Children might identify with this situation whether it has to do with a new home, a new school, or even a new sibling or parent."

"Charlemagne can be read at school as a starting point for several subjects or discussions. Each book contains a "Lets Talk About It" Study Guide and Goldfish Care and Feeding instructions. I hate to hear that children bring home a goldfish as a prize at a fair and it dies soon after. If the basics of goldfish care are followed, the goldfish can live for years."

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