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.
A young bear's youthful rebellion leads to an unlikely friendship on the night before Christmas.
A little red fox shares his courage with his friends.
A story about autism.
Halloween Treat for Polly Peat
A girl, too old for trick or treating, discovers she can still have fun on Halloween night.
A girl and her dad find an injured fawn on a snowy winter day.
A young otter learns how to play in his natural habitat with the help and encouragement of his mother.
Thurman has had enough of the messes humans make and sets out to do something about it.
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.
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.
A baby turtle shells out a lot of courage in order to face his fear of thunderstorms.
What does old Mrs. Donnelly do when she discovers a skunk in her garden?
The answer might surprise you.
Oscar makes an unlikely friend and learns the value of friendship.
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.
As a flock of geese are about to migrate south for the winter, one of the flock’s members turns up missing.
Artie Knapp's unique story about a housecat in search of adventure gives a whimsical account of Thea the cat's day exploring New York City.
Poetry by Artie Knapp:
More books by Artie Knapp:
- Stuttering Stan Takes a Stand
- Yak's Corner: Children's Stories by Artie Knapp
- all Artie Knapp books available on Amazon.com