Archives

FOR RELEASE – February 16, 2015

Leo the Three-Toed Sloth Loses His Way

Written and Illustrated by Shannon Gambino
E-book and Print, February 16, 2015


Leo the Three-Toed SlothHodgePodge Press is proud to present the third book in the The Amazon Rainforest Series:
Leo the Three-Toed Sloth Loses His Way.

Available February 16, 2015, in e-book format on Amazon and print format from Amazon, online retailers, and bookshops.

Autographed print copies available through HodgePodge Press.

 

“There never was any heart truly great and generous, that was not also tender and compassionate.” ~ Robert Frost

Lost in the blackness of a moonless eve
Darkness envelops; hope scattering on a breeze
But in the midst of heartache, a peace spills into the soul
Memories of past loved ones take control
They glow, flit, and dance with delight
Surrounding the lost in a brilliant light –
A multitude of fireflies pulsing in their fractal rhythm, ne’er alone
Chasing the darkness and guiding the way home
Cicadas burst forth in a musical majestic chorus
Their songs ricocheting off the trees throughout the forest
~S.G.~

BackCover - Leo

spacer

FOR RE-RELEASE – February 16, 2015

Alexis the Spider Monkey in the Wild Rescue Mission

Written and Illustrated by Shannon Gambino
E-book and Print, May 17, 2014


Alexis the Spider MonkeyHodgePodge Press proudly presents the second book in the The Amazon Rainforest Series:
Alexis the Spider Monkey in the Wild Rescue Mission.

Available for re-release February 16, 2015, in e-book format on Amazon and print format from Amazon, online retailers, and bookshops.

Autographed print copies available through HodgePodge Press.

 

“Though she be but little, she is fierce!” A Midsummer Night’s Dream ~ William Shakespeare

Living in the Amazon rainforest can be quite fun yet scary
Camouflaged by the foliage on the forest’s floor, predators stalk their prey
Dangers prowl and accidents happen, night and day
But the courage of three sets a young captive free.
~S.G.~

BackCover - Alexis

spacer

Ryan The Black Caiman and His Unusual Friends

Written and Illustrated by Shannon Gambino
Print, April 1, 2014. E-book, April 7, 2014

RyantheBlackCaiman-Cover

 

HodgePodge Press is proud to present its first children’s book in The Amazon Rainforest Series. Available in e-book format (April 7th) on Amazon and print format from Amazon, online retailers, and bookshops.

 

 

Please join us on Facebook as we have a month-long event to benefit the rainforest charity of my son’s choice and The Little Light Project. For the month of April, all proceeds are being donated to these two non-profit organizations!
HodgePodge Press Teams Up With The Little Light Project

Comments from students who have been beta reading the book:

Kindergarten (5-6 year olds)
Loved how “cute the spider monkey is.”
Loved ALL of the animals, especially Ryan, Shannon and Alexis…
“Loved them because they were good friends.”
“Can we read this again …tomorrow?”
“When are Ryan’s brothers coming back to visit him…where have they gone? Can I see them?”

Second Grade (7-8 year olds)
“Loved that their friend protected them.”
All went “WHOA!” when they slipped off of Ryan’s back.

Third Grade (8-9 year olds)
“The piranha was like a bully and they helped him to become nicer.”
“Your friend should really make this a book!”Ryan-BackCover

 

spacer