Dan Killeen's latest picture book was recognized by Story Monsters Ink Magazine for excellence in children's literature. It earned 1st Place in the category of Family Matters. Thanks to all the editors and judges at Story Monsters for this great honor!
Tillie & Clementine & Mikey
Picture book, ages 6-9, 38 pages, $8.99
ISBN 978-0-9898474-7-6 Published Nov 2018
A baby brother?! Tillie and Clementine have lots of questions after Mommy and Daddy announce they are going to adopt a baby. As their parents fly off to adopt Mikey, can the girls make room in their home and hearts for their new little brother?
Topics: family, adoption, newborn, siblings, cool airport and airplanes
Tillie & Clementine & Mikey Wins Purple Dragonfly Book Award
Based on the true story of Dan's nieces and nephew, this book is a heart-
felt yet humorous look at two young siblings adjusting to the reality of a new
baby sibling on the way and their ultimate embrace of him.
Robert and the Robots
Picture book, ages 6-9, 72 pages with an intermission, $9.99
ISBN 978-0-9898474-6-9 Published Nov 2017
Robert builds a bunch of robots to do his chores and homework and to eat his vegetables. Then he opens a business in his parents' garage making robots for the other kids and grown-ups in town. Pretty soon robots are doing all the work while humans are just sitting around in their pajamas watching TV. Then the robots rebel and try to take over. Oh no! How will Robert stop his own robots?
Topics: robots, technology, responsibility, entrepreneurism, gooey butter cake
Tillie & Clementine: Noises in the Night
Picture book, ages 6-9, 36 pages, $8.99
ISBN 978-0-9898474-1-4 Published Oct 2013
One night, Mommy has to go to a neighborhood meeting, so it’s up to Daddy to feed the girls and get them ready for bed. After supper he tells them a thrilling bedtime story which lingers in their imagination as they fall asleep. But the girls are later awakened by strange noises coming from just outside their window! What could it be and what will they do?
Topics: messy room, bedtime story, dragon, princesses
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Derrick and the Dinosaurs
Picture book, ages 6-9, 46 pages, $8.99
ISBN 978-0-9898474-4-5 Published Dec 2015
Oh no! Prehistoric beasts come stomping into town to cause trouble! A dinosaur obsessed boy named Derrick must decide whether he will try to stop the rowdy monsters or join them. Beneath all the silly mayhem are themes of not following the crowd and being happy with who you are, but mainly it’s just a fun romp. RAWR!
Topics: dinosaurs, little kids, roaring
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Happy Fun Coloring Book
8.5 x 11", ages 3-93, 48 pages, $4.99
ISBN 978-0-9898474-8-3
This awesome new coloring book features characters and scenes from Dan’s first five picture books plus hints of future stories. It’s a jolly mix of simple drawings (for crayons) and more detailed ones (for color pencils). So have at it! These fun images need your help to bring them to life.
Images include girls, boys, dragons, giraffe, gorillas, dinosaurs, robots, airplanes, zombies, aliens, pirates, superheroes, unicorn, butterflies, grandma, gadzoola, and familiar city scenes.
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Tillie & Clementine: Zoo Switcheroo
Picture book, ages 6-9, 46 pages, $8.99
ISBN 978-0-9898474-2-1 Published Dec 2014
Tillie and Clementine go with their parents to have fun exploring the zoo. They happen to be there on the same day a daddy gorilla and his baby daughter sneak out to do the same thing. Clemmie and the baby gorilla wind up accidentally riding piggyback on the wrong dad! How did this crazy zoo switcheroo happen and how will it get fixed?
Topics: zoo, piggyback rides, gorillas, getting along
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