Picture books

I’ll Follow the Moon

Written by Stephanie Lisa Tara 
Illustrated by Lee Edward Födi

Published by Brown Books Publishing
Picture book for newborns and up
ISBN: 978-0989433402

A lyrical tale that traces a baby sea turtle as she hatches from a nest underneath the sandy beach and digs her way up into the soft night. Instinctively, she follows the flickering moonlight and crawls home to the sea. This sweet and endearing book will make for perfect bedtime reading. 

Awards & Recognition

  • Winner: Mom’s Choice Award®
  • Third Place: Chocolate Lily Award

Turtle Book

Written by Stephanie Lisa Tara
Illustrated by Lee Edward Födi

Published by SLT Children’s Books
Picture book for newborns and up
ISBN: 978-0989433457

The long-awaited twin to the international bestseller fable I’ll Follow the Moon! Featuring real turtles in real habitats, with breathtaking photography, fun facts, and mini turtle movie flip-book illustrated by Lee Edward Födi. Portion of proceeds to The Turtle Foundation—every purchase saves a turtle.

The Chocolatier’s Apprentice

Written by Victoria Miles
Illustrated by Lee Edward Födi

Published by Echo Memoirs
Picture book for ages 2 and up 
ISBN: 978-0978181130 

The Chocolatier’s Apprentice was produced in celebration of Purdy’s Chocolate Company’s 100-year anniversary. Net proceeds from all book sales went directly to Raise-A-Reader, an award winning, national program that supports literacy initiatives. 

Awards & Recognition

  • Canadian National Bestseller

Martha Ann’s Quilt for Queen Victoria

Written by Kyra E. Hicks
Illustrated by Lee Edward Födi

Published by Brown Books Publishing
Picture book forages 4 and up.
ISBN: 978-098247968

This is the true story of Martha Ann Ricks, an ex-slave who spent fifty years saving spare coins to fulfill her dream of meeting the Queen of England.

Martha Ann is twelve years old when Papa finally saves enough money to purchase her freedom from slavery. In 1830, the family leaves east Tennessee to begin a new life in Liberia.

On market days, Martha Ann watches the British navy patrolling the Liberian coast to stop slave catchers from kidnapping her family and friends and forcing them back into slavery. Martha Ann decides to thank Queen Victoria in person for sending the navy. But first, she must determine how to make the 3,500-mile voyage to England, find a suitable gift for the Queen, and withstand the ridicule of family and friends who learn of her impossible dream.

Gwynne, Fair and Shining

Written by Stephanie Lisa Tara 
Illustrated by Lee Edward Födi

Published by Brown Books Publishing
Picture book for ages 4 and up.
ISBN: 978-0989433426

Children’s verse has always had the power to inspire a deep love of language and learning, and this story-poem does just that. Join young Gwynne on her glittering, magical journey as she discovers that being true to one’s heart will always lead to the best path. 

Awards & Recognition

  • Winner: Gold Ink Award