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.

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.

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:
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Stuttering Stan Takes a Stand
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Yak's Corner: Children's Stories by Artie Knapp
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all Artie Knapp books available on
Amazon.com
Other Artie Knapp Activities: