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Tales From the Toy Store<\/strong>
Katrina Roets, author<\/strong>
Eric J Cockrell, illustrator<\/strong>

<\/strong>They looked like toys\u2026
\u2026but their adventures were real.<\/strong>
Can you uncover their secrets?
In this world of monkeys on the move, dragons breathing fire, and gnomes exploring the wilderness, there are plenty of fun stories to keep you and your child entertained. Will you be able to stop with just reading one at bedtime?
It might hard. But the memories you make will be priceless. You and your child will adore these twenty stories, because the toys have lives of their own and they are really adorable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Apo’s Army<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Katrina Roets, Author
Eric J Cockrell, Cover Designer
Maxx Strain, Illustrator<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mischief and merriment. Milk and mousing. In the magical land of Florida, every cat is king.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Priscilla started boxing when he was just two years old. Can he spring like a kitten and sting like a bee all the way to the world championship?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kitty Bowie was broke and living on the street until he met a hep cat who owned a club. Will this natural performer\u2019s talent have him caterwauling to the top of the charts?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rocky has a gym fit for a feline. But what happens when the rest of the neighborhood toms want to use it?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With wit and charm in every word, you\u2019ll delight in these twenty plus cute short stories of clever kitties and their fabulous adventures. Learn about Zeus, the mapmaking malkin. Hunt for Marshmallow, the undisputed champ of Hide-and-Seek. Downloadable coloring pages enhance the fun, and every tale is inspired by a real cat living on the streets of Florida.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Apo\u2019s Army<\/em> is a whimsical short story collection for children ages 9-12. If you or your child like animal antics, outrageous action, and tales of tabbies, calicos, and tuxedoes, then you\u2019ll love Katrina Roets\u2019 purr-fect compendium.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Buy Apo\u2019s Army<\/em> to claw your way to the top of the scratching post today!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Return to the Toy Store<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Katrina Roets, Author
Eric J Cockrell, Cover Designer
Maxx Strain, Illustrator<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tigers and cheetahs and teddy bears! Oh, my, but the after-hours at the toy store are filled with joy!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Charlie loves looking out for his friends. But when he gets a new jungle gym for everyone to play on, the sweet teddy bear can\u2019t figure out how to put it together! Can anyone help him before he gives up?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jack really, really wants to go to Katie\u2019s party. But unlike the other sock monkeys, he\u2019s got spots on his nose. Will everyone tease him at the store\u2019s biggest birthday bash?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Cheetah Triplets are always on the go. But when their game of tag gets out of hand, can everyone else hope to survive the carnage?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With tender-hearted prose and laugh-out-loud hijinks, Katrina Roets returns to everyone\u2019s favorite shop, revealing once again how our pre-purchased playthings play. From Petey the Fire Chicken trying to horn in on the sheep\u2019s party-planning operation to the Snow Owl\u2019s annual return to teach the gang about holidays other than Christmas, you\u2019ll delight in these twenty tales of what goes on when the shoppers go home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Return to the Toy Store<\/em> is the charming sequel to Tales from the Toy Store<\/em>. If you like cuddly critters, clever characters, and frolicking fun, then you\u2019ll love Katrina Roets\u2019 captivating collection of sentimental short stories. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Cobalt’s Castaways<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Katrina Roets, Author<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

James Sims, Cover Designer<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Maxx Strain, Illustrator<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are your kiddies into kittens? Discover twenty fabulous fables they\u2019ll think are the cat\u2019s meow.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Meet Mac the Kitchen Kitty. Can he whip up some tasty Rice Krispie treats without getting covered in fluff?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Rocky loves his new ebike. After he starts up a racing league, will this daredevil tabby ride the road to victory?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Pootis just got elected mayor. When he sets his sights on the White House, can he convince every cat in the country to vote him to the Oval Office?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Author Katrina Roets returns with another charming collection of twenty short stories surrounding her favorite felines. Will Sadie become a pirate after her bestie is adopted? What exciting things will Jasper find at his first Free Comic Book Day? With deft prose and whimsical humor, Roets weaves charming exploits all based on real cats, including two of her own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Cobalt\u2019s Castaways<\/em> is the delightful sequel to Apo\u2019s Army<\/em> and is perfect for readers ages 9-12 or for bedtime stories. If you or your child like calico chaos, tortie tribulations, and grimalkin mischief, then you\u2019ll love these endearing tails.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Buy Cobalt\u2019s Castaways to caterwaul at the moon today!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Holidays at the Toy Store<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Katrina Roets, Author<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Eric Cockrell, Cover Designer<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Maxx Strain, Illustrator<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

As the calendar turns through another fun year, will these happy toys discover every day\u2019s a holiday?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Sam is excited for PB&J Day. But when it\u2019s time to make those delicious sandwiches, he discovers he\u2019s out of his favorite raspberry jam. Is the party ruined?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s National Superhero Day at the Toy Store! But the sign on the door reads, \u201cNot all heroes wear capes.\u201d Can the gang figure out who these mysterious champions are?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this cheerful anthology of quick reads, Katrina Roets makes a third trip to the most delightful destination \u2013 a store packed with sweet and friendly playthings looking for adventure! And while Christmas and birthdays are always big events, these cuddly besties-to-be are learning all about those lesser-known celebrations like Library Lovers Day, Pay It Forward Day, and Letter Writing Week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Is Pi Day about dessert or math? Can Katie defend her Mario Kart championship against new toy Sylver on Mar10 Day?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Holidays at the Toy Store<\/em> is a charming collection of 30 short stories for children of all ages. If you like lovable little ones, after-hours hijinks, and making every day special, then you\u2019ll adore Katrina Roets sentimental trip to everyone\u2019s favorite shop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Buy Holidays at the Toy Store for the perfect playdate today!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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KSP Coloring Book #1<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cover Design – Eric Cockrell<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Illustrator – Maxx Strain<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

50 plus images for you to color to your heart’s delight!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Available in paperback<\/a> format ($9.99).<\/p>\n\n\n

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Bongo’s Buddies<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Katrina Roets, Author
Eric J Cockrell, Cover Designer
Maxx Strain, Illustrator<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kitties in the kitchen? Felines fighting fire? Follow these brave four-pawed heroes into friendship, tradition, and adventure!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Adora\u2019s been cooking since she was a kitten. She\u2019s learned and mastered every recipe in her grandmother\u2019s cookbook. But when it\u2019s time for her to make her first original dish, will the family welcome her new ideas?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Alexei is the new cat at the tire shop. But no matter how hard he tries, the grumpy, older mechanic just doesn\u2019t want to be friends. So what will he do when his would-be mentor suddenly stops showing up at work?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Azael loves making brisket. The heroic firefighter spends his spare time competing in barbecue competitions. But when a fire breaks out at the latest contest, will he sacrifice his championship recipe to save everyone else?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once again, children\u2019s author Katrina Roets turns her charming pen to the fabulous feline world. In these 20 all-new stories, she explores themes of friendship, kindness, and simple pleasures \u2013 all from a cat\u2019s-eye view.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When a famous food critic stops at a roadside lemonade stand, will his review leave the staff in tears?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A kitten who thought holiday noodles appeared by magic learns how they are actually made. Can they carry on the tradition for the family?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bongo\u2019s Buddies is a collection of twenty delightful short stories for children of every age. If you like colorful characters, important life lessons, and massive kitty cuteness, then you\u2019ll adore Katrina Roets\u2019s paw-some tales.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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