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MamaBear Book Authors

Lynsey Martin

Lynsey Martin is a wife, Mom of two boys and dog Ellie, and a graduate of Santa Clara University.  LEARN MORE

Jamie McMahon has always had a love for writing, drawing, performing, problem solving, and all things creative. LEARN MORE

Kristy Tussing author with tall cacti in the background

Kristy is an Arizona resident and mother of three cute little humans and one furry dog named Wolfy. LEARN MORE

Kristy Tussing author with tall cacti in the background

Heather and Claire are a mother-daughter writing team who get inspiration from their own mini farm which includes horses, pigs, chickens, bunnies, a turtle, fish and a dog named Scooter. LEARN MORE

Kristy Tussing author with tall cacti in the background

Ashley Wall is a Texas native, former teacher, and mother of two.  Ashley has a Master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction and a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Education. LEARN MORE

Award Winning Author of ‘The Day I Had Series’

‘A simple, charming story about dinosaurs, adventure and friendship’. “A message-driven tale that will appeal most to young construction-vehicle enthusiasts. Our verdict: Get it!”

“A message-driven tale that will appeal most to young construction-vehicle enthusiasts. Our verdict: Get it!”

“Izzy Bean’s flashy illustrations move the mystery along as much as the text, resulting in a joyful celebration of all things color—and coaching kids on the steps needed to correctly solve a puzzle.”

“Colorful crayons and mystery solving unite in this kaleidoscopic debut by Tussing, who originally wrote the book when she was in 8th grade.”

“Feelings on the Farm is a charming little board book chock full of goodies. In a kid-friendly format, the book presents to young children an array of feelings that they commonly experience – cranky, peaceful, rowdy, happy, grouchy, calm, mad,…

“There are several SEL components to the story. The children display empathy and kindness throughout the book … A new worthy addition to the series, The Day I Had a Dinosaur, provides multiple learning opportunities while being a fun and…

“Libraries and parents seeking board books that excel in the easy understanding of emotions by the very young will find Feelings on the Farm a major attraction.” 

“Picture book readers who enjoy stories of intrigue and discovery will find the action-packed Detective Stan the Crayon Man and the Missing Birthday Cake both fun and appealing.”

“Ashley Wall’s vibrant story of puppy training receives colorful, fun embellishment by artist Alana McCarthy.”

“Embedded into the story are accompanying messages about diversity, friendship, problem-solving, adaptation, and building inclusive support systems. These themes will especially delight adults looking for picture books that feature basic examples of cooperative thinking.”

“Ashley Wall creates an engagingly fantastic story about kids who adopt new skills and information, sharing their fun together and helping each other problem-solving the ironic, lively conundrums that evolve from trying new things.”

“I recommend sharing Feelings on the Farm with your family or class. It’s a book that your family can enjoy for years!” 

“The children’s book has a creative, fun, interactive plot with vibrant illustrations! It’s a brilliant read from start to finish!”

“The book will spark young children’s imagination and will also help them to learn color combinations.”

“A fun and sparkly picture book for girls and boys who love unicorns, puppies and anything that glitters. Simply, sparkle-tastic!” “A laugh-out-loud, fun-filled playground adventure, with a dino-sized twist.”