The Cold Little Voice

The Cold Little Voice

The Cold Little Voice

Alison Hughes
Illustrated by Jan Dolby
ISBN 9781988347110
Clockwise Press
2019

What can we do when that cold little voice inside our own head tells us that we aren’t good enough or smart enough to matter? Or when the voice tells us that we’ll never succeed, that we look weird, that we’re too tall or too short, that we can’t do anything right?

Sometimes all it takes is a bit of self-acceptance and love to make that cold little voice warm right up so that we can become our own best friend.

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The Nifty Thrifty

The Nifty Thrifty

The Nifty Thrifty

Sandy Ferguson Fuller
Illustrated by Jan Dolby
ISBN 9781365861666
MacLaren-Cochrane Publishing
2017

A picture book inspired by the fabulous and famous Thrifty Stores of the Vail Valley, CO, owned by the nonprofit organization Vail Valley Cares. Stores similar to Thrifty are now a dime a dozen!  This story celebrates the value of recycled goods and prudent spending for kids.

Lucky Me

Lucky Me

Lucky Me

Lora Rozler
Illustrated by Jan Dolby
ISBN 9781554554102
Fitzhenry & Whiteside
2017

Lora Rozler invites readers on a journey around the world to explore life’s simplest, yet often overlooked treasures. Pages come alive with a series of evocative, gratitude-filled messages, accompanied by Thank-yous translated into various languages, emphasizing global diversity. Each gracefully written one-line description is exquisitely illustrated by Jan Dolby.

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Gabby Wonder Girl

Gabby Wonder Girl

Gabby Wonder Girl

Joyce Grant
Illustrated by Jan Dolby
ISBN 9781554553846
Fitzhenry & Whiteside
2016

Gabby returns as Wonder Girl in the third book of the Gabby series. When Gabby finds a mysterious photograph in her backyard, she teams up with her best friend, Super Roy, to figure out who the strange girl in the picture is. Using her magic book and the power of punctuation, Gabby and Roy must ask the right questions to solve the mystery and save the day.

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Gabby Drama Queen

Gabby Drama Queen

Gabby Drama Queen

Joyce Grant
Illustrated by Jan Dolby
ISBN 9781554553105
Fitzhenry & Whiteside
2013

Gabby back for a dramatic, word-filled adventure! “Our play will take place in a royal court,” announced Queen Gabriella. “I can be a swordfish!” said Roy. “I’ve always wanted to be a swordfish.” A swordfish? Fish don’t belong with queens! A swordfish will ruin the whole play! What’s a drama queen to do?

“…illustrations bring to life the friendly collaborative nature of the children…”CM Magazine February 2014

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