Bøker av Holly Michele

Zombies do everything with flair and that includes Christmas! When zombies show up on Christmas Eve a boy and his sister take it upon themselves to save the town. Zombies seem strange to them, and they can only see the worst in zombie merriment. However, once they open their eyes and their hearts, they learn things are not always what they seem and make friends with the zombies just in time to celebrate Christmas together!

Dive into this narwhal adventure and learn all about narwhals through a rhyming story with narwhal facts!In this hand-illustrated book, a mermaid embarks on an aquatic adventure with her friend, a narwhal, in the arctic sea. Delighted to be with her friend, she tells the reader all the wonderful things that make a narwhal, a narwhal, and why they are the unicorns of the sea!

It's a Tofurky for Thanksgiving this year! What on Earth is Little Zombie Boy going to do?!When Little Zombie Boy's cat eats the Thanksgiving turkey, Thanksgiving dinner is ruined! Does Little Zombie Boy have time to set things right before Thanksgiving dinner? Join Little Zombie Boy on his Thanksgiving Day adventure and find out!

Sloths Are Special teaches self-acceptance through a rhyming poem and hand-drawn illustrations. In the beginning sloth wishes to be like his friends and dreams of being fast. One day he gets left behind because he's too slow. At first, Sloth is sad but then he realizes he doesn't have to be fast, he's smart and being a sloth is special! For ages four and up.

Owls Are Magical is a beginner's introduction to owls and their place in folklore. This beautifully illustrated book features two levels of learning. Through a rhyming poem, your child will learn about the many magical things owls can do, and unique traits only owls have! Additionally, your child will learn about ten different types of owls through owl facts. For ages four and up.

Marty is a mouse who is selfish and cruel, but when he finds himself outside in the cold on Christmas Eve, he learns being a humbug mouse is uncool.On his rhyming Christmas adventure, Marty experiences lots of ups and downs before he learns how to make friends with a cat. He also learns the true meaning of Christmas just in time to share Christmas Eve dinner with a friend.

How the Narwhal Got Its Horn is a bittersweet rhyming story based on an Inuit legend. Fairy tales are often sad, as this story is; but cry not. In this narwhal tale, love conquers all-even death.A young princess falls in love with a whale but is set to marry a prince. When the prince finds out about the princess's secret love for the whale, he sets his heart on vengeance.

What's in the box? It's Christmas time in New York City and the Poe family has arrived for the tree lighting ceremony. Something unexpected happens when a young Edgar Allan Poe's brother shows up with an oblong box and refuses to tell anyone what's hidden inside. Will this Christmas mystery spell out the end for Edgar and his brother?

More Cats is a beginner's introduction to cats and cat breeds. This beautifully illustrated book features two levels of learning. Through a rhyming poem your child will be introduced to over forty cat breeds and will learn unique characteristics and 'Cat Facts'.

It's Easter time in the Pine Barrens and the Jersey Devil is busy painting Easter eggs for the big egg hunt the next day. When JD sleeps in and misses the egg hunt, he thinks his Easter is scrambled eggs, but his friends pull together to have an eggcellent Easter with the Easter Bunny! For baby and up.

Trick or Treat. Smell my rotten teeth. Give me something yummy to eat. If you don't, I don't care. I will eat your brain, beware!Zombies know how to party! Join the fun this Halloween and celebrate with the zombies as they partake in Halloween festivities with an undead twist. Read along in rhyme as zombies wake from their graves to trick or treat, carve pumpkins, and bob for apples zombie style!

I want to give my friend the one thing no one else will give. I got an idea! I can give her my heart because I don't need it to live!Little Zombie Boy decides to do something special this year for Valentine's Day. Join the fun as he gives his sweetheart a gift from the heart- literally!

Tofur the Caticorn is a children's rhyming fable that teaches children to celebrate what makes them different. Tofur learns that being different is what makes him special. Tag along as he goes on a journey of self-discovery and learns to accept his special horn and take pride in his differences. For ages 4 and up.

I'm sick of eating eggs for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. I'm sick of eggs scrambled, poached, and fried. I wish this year there was a new tradition we could try!This Easter, Little Zombie Boy is going to do more than paint eggs! Join Little Zombie Boy as he and his friends roll Easter eggs on the White House lawn.

Ever wonder what happens when a zombie farts?Zombie farts are stinky, like most farts, but they come from deep within their belly and they are very, very smelly. Two children find out just how stinky and smelly zombie farts can be when they run into a zombie that likes to toot - a lot!

JD is invited to Thanksgiving dinner as the guest of honor. As the guest of honor, he is asked to give a Thanksgiving Day speech. JD ponders the many things he is thankful for, including some New Jersey hot spots like: Cape May, Ocean City, Margate, Atlantic City, Asbury Park, and the Pinelands. For ages four and up.

JD's New Year adventure takes him to New York City to watch the ball drop, and then to Philadelphia to partake in the Mummers New Year's Day parade. JD's new year's resolution not to scare anyone is put to the test when he meets Baby New Year!

Reading this book will not be a chore. Jersey Devil and the Dark, Dark Night is a beginner's introduction to the Jersey Devil and the world of folklore. The legend of the Jersey Devil is brought to life through an easy-to-read poem and nail-biting illustrations, sure to spark your imagination! Read together or let your little ones go at it alone. This is sure to have them put down their phone. For ages 4 and up.

JD's Christmas adventure begins with him taking a solitary walk through the snow to his neighbor's house. JD longingly watches a Christmas party through his neighbor's window, wishing he could partake in the holiday fun. His night takes a surprising turn when Santa Claus asks for his help. With Santa's reindeer in need of rest, JD gets to lead Santa's sled. JD helps save Christmas and returns to his pine tree-home in time to learn the true meaning of Christmas. For ages baby and up.

Beware the Jersey Devil is a child-friendly, spooky story prefect for the brave child in your life! See what JD's peers are saying about him as they tell a cautionary tale about the Pine Barren's favorite devil. It's up to you to heed their warning, but always remember, "Beware the Jersey Devil!" For ages four and up.

Growing up is hard even for zombies. This rhyming story, with its bright, hand-drawn illustrations, follows Little Zombie Girl as she goes through an array of emotions. First she acts up, then she cleans up her act. Still feeling torn, Little Zombie Girl decides to solve her problem like only a zombie can! For ages four and up.

2023 FIREBIRD BOOK AWARD WINNERIn Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, Victor Frankenstein follows his creation to the North Pole where they both meet their fates, but what would have happened if Santa Claus intervened? This is that story. Follow Victor as he recounts the events that led him to the north looking for his creation and discover what a little Christmas spirit can do to bitter enemies.

It's official, Dorian Gray is on Santa's naughty list, but what does that mean for his portrait? Through this fun parody filled with famous Oscar Wilde epigrams, find out if Dorian can find a little Christmas spirit after all!

"Little Zombie Boy" is a zombie adventure the whole family can enjoy! This fun, rhyming story tells the tale of Little Zombie Boy after he wakes up in the graveyard sad and scared. Partake in Little Zombie Boy's adventure as he decides to explore the night like only a little zombie boy could!