Michele Verhoosky
Welcome to the wonderful, whimsical world of Michele Verhoosky, where the ordinary turns extraordinary--every day.
Michele's charming picture storybooks delight young and old alike. Whether you're a parent, grandparent, big brother or sister reading aloud to a little one--or reading it on your very own--Michele's books are magically entertaining and wonderful treats for all.
Affectionately known as "Grammy," Michele is a member of The Dramatists Guild and the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators. Her coming-of-age plays have been produced off-off Broadway, earning a rave review in The New York Times. She has studied art extensively in the Carolinas, and her commissioned pieces are in several private collections. She lives with her husband, "Grumpy," in North Carolina when not flying off to share love, hugs, stories and magic with her beloved grandchildren.
Michele's Books:
Hilda McGilda, "The Witch Who Was Too Pretty"
written by: Michele Verhoosky
illustrated by: Lois Ebbert
Published by Sleepytown Press
Hardcover
8.5 x 11" 40 pages
For ages 2 - 92
Retail: $18
Hilda McGilda is not your run-of-the-mill heroine. Why among Dover Glen it was known she'd been a witch fifty years--multiplied then by then! "Who cares how long it's been, dear Spook?" she asked her black cat as she thumbed through her book. "I've only reached spell 3,003! There's still so much to learn, I'm sure you'll agree."
This zany picture storybook will delight readers of all ages. It revels in the joys of magic, friendship, and the freedom to be your authentic self, while telling the tale of what happens when a spell goes horridly awry. Not only does poor Hilda become prettier and prettier, she loses her powers completely. Can Belinda, Zelda, and Bitsy save Hilda from having to marry Young Jim Gallant and being doomed to live a life with mortals? And what does perfume have to do with all this anyway?
written by: Michele Verhoosky
illustrated by: Lois Ebbert
Published by Sleepytown Press
Hardcover
8.5 x 11" 40 pages
For ages 2 - 92
Retail: $18
Hilda McGilda is not your run-of-the-mill heroine. Why among Dover Glen it was known she'd been a witch fifty years--multiplied then by then! "Who cares how long it's been, dear Spook?" she asked her black cat as she thumbed through her book. "I've only reached spell 3,003! There's still so much to learn, I'm sure you'll agree."
This zany picture storybook will delight readers of all ages. It revels in the joys of magic, friendship, and the freedom to be your authentic self, while telling the tale of what happens when a spell goes horridly awry. Not only does poor Hilda become prettier and prettier, she loses her powers completely. Can Belinda, Zelda, and Bitsy save Hilda from having to marry Young Jim Gallant and being doomed to live a life with mortals? And what does perfume have to do with all this anyway?
Illustrator, Lois Ebbert, and Author, Michele Verhoosky
Hilda McGilda was a work of joy from start to finish. I had originally written it as a story for my children, and it soon became my entry in National Theatre of the Deaf's Playwrighting Program. When I met my dear friend, Lois Ebbert, this talented watercolor artist confessed that her life-long dream was to become a children's book illustrator. "Lois, honey, have I got a story for you!" So we joined forces, two grandmothers with a dozen grandchildren between us. In fact, we earned the moniker, "The Giggling Grammys," because of all the joy and laughter we shared as we brought Hilda McGilda to life and shared her story with countless readers the world over. You can read more about Hilda McGilda and The Giggling Grammys' journey on Hilda's very own website: www.hildamcgilda.com. Hilda McGilda is also available on our wonderful publisher's website: www.sleepytownpress.com.
MOLLY MARIE and THE AMAZING JIMMY
(based on a true story)
written & illustrated by: Michele Verhoosky
Published by Sleepytown Press
Softcover
8 x 10" 34 pages
For ages 2 - 92
Retail: $10.95
"Do you know any leprechauns?" Molly asked her daddy.
"Of course!" "What's their name?" "Oh! Ummm...Jimmy."
"I can't wait to see him!" cried Molly Marie.
"I can't wait to meet The Amazing Jimmy!"
Readers of all ages will love this delightfully funny, touchingly tender tale about how an ordinary old binky helps a little girl—and a leprechaun—grow brave enough to forge a magical friendship.
A touchingly tender new fairytale for all ages, MOLLY MARIE and THE AMAZING JIMMY charms and delights while asking some very important life questions:
1.) What makes you brave?
2.) What does it mean to be "a big girl" or boy?
3.) Can you believe in something you've never seen before?
1.) What makes you brave?
2.) What does it mean to be "a big girl" or boy?
3.) Can you believe in something you've never seen before?
The story behind MOLLY MARIE and THE AMAZING JIMMY
Although you'd never it know it from my last name (which I "inherited" when I married my darling hubby), I was blessed to grow up in an Irish family filled with grandmothers, aunts, uncles, and cousins galore. Storytelling, art, music, and theatre were literally part of the very air we breathed. Why, it was nothing for us kids to put on a play for our family and friends any and every day of the week!
As a grandmother, I'm blessed to see these traditions and treasured joys of my youth passed on to yet another generation. Believe it or not, MOLLY MARIE and THE AMAZING JIMMY is actually based on a true family story!
While it was great fun creating a tale that weaves Irish folklore and the magic of every day together, the true joy in creating MOLLY MARIE and THE AMAZING JIMMY lies in depicting the magical bonds of love and trust that exist between a delightful leprechaun, a wonderful family, and a pretty amazing little girl.
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