Chris has three books currently available for agent representation.
Chris has three books currently available for agent representation.
32 pages, 300 words, ages 3-7
A self-acceptance and difference-celebration story, with echoes of Jory John's "Giraffe Problems" and Isabella Harbour's "Danny's Big Ears."
"Bart's feet are very, very large. They are many inches long and many inches wide — people aren't surprised by them, they are HORRIFIED." He can't hide them, and he can't make them smaller (despite his many attempts.) He just wants to be like everyone else. But one day, things change, and Bart sees that having big feet can bring wonderful surprises.
32 pages, 309 words, ages 3-7
A self-acceptance and difference-celebration story, along the lines of "I Don't Want Curly Hair" by Laura Ellen Anderson and "The Hair Book" by Grahan Tether — and a perfect part-of-a-series book with Bart's Big Feet.
Retta hates her red, curly hair. She wants hair that's silky, soft and brown. She tries to hide it in a hat, and even considers cutting it, when she realizes there are some things she likes about it. She decides to love her curls with her new mantra, "So take me as I am, with waves. My bright, red hair is here to stay."
32 pages, 550 words, ages 3-7
A trio of new, chuckle-worthy nursery rhymes for kids of all ages, loosely based on the premise of "There Was An Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly."
A Trilogy of Tales: A old woman swallows a gnat. A man breathes in a gnat. A baby swats a gnat. In all three stories, the gnat does all he can to escape his circumstances, only to be surprised in the end every time.
24 pages, 500 words, ages 2-7
A friendship-and-generosity story reminiscent of Vern Kousky's "Harold Loves His Wooly Hat", with a counting element.
When Henry loses his only, and favorite, hat, he doesn't know what to do. Just when he thinks all hope is lost, his bear friends come to the rescue, each offering their own hats to keep him warm. Now Henry has a new problem! What will he do with all the hats? Children will love helping Henry count his hats — from one to five — and see what he decides to do with them.
Chris Quinn comes to picture book creation from a 30-year career as a graphic designer and owner of a design and branding firm. She is an active member of SCBWI and works with critique groups to refine her skills. Picture book creation is now her full-time focus.