Snout
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Book Overview
Snout and Captain Paulie are the city's ultimate fire engine duo-until shiny new Fire Engine 75 arrives on the scene. Suddenly, Snout must hang up his hoses. He fears his days as a fire engine are over.
Captain Paulie has a brilliant plan that might change everything. Can Snout get on board with the plan and find a way to shine once more?
Author Kelley M Likes and Illustrator Ninnani invite you to join Snout on a heartwarming journey of embracing change and finding a new purpose.
Kids ages: 6 and 8
Grades: 1st & 2nd
Early/Transitional Reader
Lexile Level 440L
Snout has strong emotional appeal with themes of resilience, change, teamwork, and finding purpose, plus the always popular fire truck setting, which makes it both heartwarming and exciting for kids.
when old meets new: a story of self-worth
overcoming doubt and finding purpose
fire station favorite for storytime
great for SEL classrooms and counselors
early reader book with big emotions
fire truck story with heart
perfect for kids who love rescue vehicles
includes teamwork and confidence themes
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Kelley M Likes is an award-winning children's author, publisher, and former T6 Certified educator who creates stories that inspire curiosity and kindness, build confidence, creativity, and resilience. Her books range from humorous picture books and beginning readers to social-emotional learning stories that help children navigate real-life challenges.
Drawing on her background in business, education, and educational technology, Kelley creates engaging books for children of all ages, from beginning readers and humorous adventures to social-emotional learning stories and imaginative picture books.
Her growing catalog includes titles such as Panic and the Happy Thought, The Pumpkin Who Stayed for Christmas, Quest for the Momma Violin, Snout, Ben Wise and the Purple Dragon, and the Mat early reader series.
As founder of Likes Publishing, Kelley is dedicated to producing high-quality books that inspire a lifelong love of reading while helping children navigate friendship, emotions, creativity, and personal growth.
A mini-stroke survivor, brain tumor host, and lifelong storyteller, Kelley believes books can help children see the world, and themselves, in new ways. When she's not writing, Kelley enjoys encouraging young writers, speaking to students about the publishing process, and helping aspiring authors bring their own stories to life.
EDUCATION:
Educational Specialist (Ed.S.) in Media and Technology
Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Business Education
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Business Administration
Associate of Arts (A.A.) in Marketing and Management
MEMBER:
SCBWI
Storyteller Academy
The Authors Guild
IBPA Independent Book Publishers Association
Book an Author
Alliance of Independent Authors
AUTHOR VISITS
I offer a full day of age-specific presentations for grades 1st to 12th, focused on what it means to be an author & publisher and creating stories.
Visits can include: Lunch with students, book signings, contest judging, classroom drop-ins, and individual classroom presentations and discussions.
In addition, free lesson plans with projects to extend the visit are included.
ABOUT THE ILLUSTRATOR
Ninnani has been an artist, writing and drawing for as long as they can remember. Still a teenager, they found in writing and drawing a way to find themselves in the world to deal with adversity and prejudice. They started their artistic studies very young at the age of 11.
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