DLTK's Book Breaks
Artie Knapp Stories

American Writer Artie Knapp was born in Chillicothe, Ohio, in 1973.  Knapp is a member of The Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators, and graduated from Ohio University.  He lives in Cincinnati, Ohio with his wife, Priya.  He has kindly provided a number of stories for me to share with you and I've added a few activities to compliment the stories.

Bipper and Wick

A young bear's youthful rebellion leads to an unlikely friendship on the night before Christmas.

Light on a Snowy Day

A girl and her dad find an injured fawn on a snowy winter day.

Living Green

Thurman has had enough of the messes humans make and sets out to do something about it.

No More Car Wash Blues

Two elephants work at a car wash while pursuing their dreams of becoming a chef and singer.

Sprinting Spencer Still Wants To Run

A former star thoroughbred race horse struggles with his racing days being over.

The Hummingbird Who Chewed Bubblegum

A little hummingbird wants gum and can blow big bubbles.

The Lazy Loppin Goat

A little goat’s unwillingness to eat grass gets her accused of being lazy. 

The Rooster that Wouldn't Crow

A story about individuality and a rooster's right to fall in love with whomever he chooses.

The Shell Shocked Turtle

A baby turtle shells out a lot of courage in order to face his fear of thunderstorms. 

The Sweet Smelling Skunk

What does old Mrs. Donnelly do when she discovers a skunk in her garden?
The answer might surprise you. 

The Turkey and the Pumpkin

Oscar makes an unlikely friend and learns the value of friendship. 

The Wasp and the Canary

A wasp comes looking for a tasty dinner and finds a friend along the way.

There's a Crocodile in Our Pickle Jar

Sometimes onions aren’t the only thing in the fridge that can make you cry. 

Where's Winston

As a flock of geese are about to migrate south for the winter, one of the flock’s members turns up missing.