Katherine Blanc Knihy

A regular nine-year-old boy with a passion for BMX biking and nature, Jordan Romero became captivated by the idea of climbing the world's tallest mountains after discovering a map of the "Seven Summits." His fascination led him on an incredible journey, culminating in his achievement of summiting Mt. Everest at just thirteen years old. This inspiring narrative explores his motivations, challenges, and determination, encouraging other children to pursue their dreams and embrace adventure.

Designed for children aged 3-9, this book offers an engaging story that captures the imagination of young readers. It features vibrant illustrations and relatable characters that encourage early literacy and a love for reading. Themes of friendship, adventure, and discovery are woven throughout, making it an ideal choice for both independent reading and storytime with parents. The narrative promotes valuable life lessons in a fun and accessible way, ensuring it resonates with both kids and their caregivers.

Meet young Melvin—the future Mel Blanc of Looney Tunes fame—as he drives everyone a little nuts with the noisy soundtrack to his day-to-day life Melvin is an imaginative and noisy little boy who grows up to be Mel Blanc, Looney Tunes cartoon character pioneer and the voice behind Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Woody Woodpecker, the Tasmanian Devil, and so many more familiar personalities. Readers are treated to a typical day for young Melvin, when ordinary tasks like getting ready for school, riding the bus, and completing his chores are charged with sound effects and accompanied by his own personal soundtrack. His knack for making funny noises and using the versatility of his voice was like no other—much to the relief of his teachers. Penned by Blanc's daughter-in-law, this first-person fiction-based-in-reality story is a fun romp and is sure to inspire young readers to turn trouble into triumph! “Reading this book aloud will guarantee a boisterous romp of a story time in a library or classroom setting.” —School Library Journal