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 story.

	No More Car Wash Blues 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.
	The Rooster that Wouldn't Crow A story about individuality and a rooster's right to fall in love with whomever he chooses.
	The Shell Shocked Turtle A baby turtle shells out a lot of courage in order to face his fear of thunderstorms.
	The Sweet Smelling Skunk What does old Mrs. Donnelly do when she discovers a skunk in her garden? The answer might surprise you.
	There's a Crocodile in Our Pickle Jar Sometimes onions aren’t the only thing in the fridge that can make you cry.