The following books are currently available for agent representation.
The following books are currently available for agent representation.
32 pages, 300 words, ages 3-7
A celebration of self-acceptance, with echoes of Jory John's "Giraffe Problems" and Isabella Harbour's "Danny's Big Ears."
Bart hates his very big feet. He can't hide them, and he can't make them smaller, no matter what he tries. He just wants to be like everyone else. But one day, Bart sees that having big feet can sometimes bring wonderful surprises.
32 pages, 309 words, ages 3-7
A celebration of self-acceptance, along the lines of "I Don't Want Curly Hair" by Laura Ellen Anderson and "The Hair Book" by Grahan Tether.
Retta hates her red, curly hair. She wants hair that's silky, soft and brown. She tries to hide it, change it, even cut it, when she realizes there are some things she likes about her hair, "So, take me as I am, with waves. My bright, red hair is here to stay."
32 pages, 550 words, ages 3-7
A tale in three parts, based on the premise of "There Was An Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly."
An old woman swallows a gnat, a man breathes in the gnat; and a cat slurps up the gnat. All three times, the gnat does all he can to escape his circumstances, only to be surprised in the end, every time.
24 pages, 500 words, ages 2-4
A count-to-five story about friendship and generosity, with the charm of Vern Kousky's "Harold Loves His Wooly Hat", and the playful, natural rhymes of "The Littlest Yak" series by Lu Fraser.
What's a poor bear to do when he loses his very favroite hat? He's offered one by each of his friends. But they're all wrong — too itchy, too big, too smelly, too tight, even too tickly. Children will love helping Henry count the hats, from one to five, and back to one again, and experience how he's finally reunited with his own.
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.