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My Slippery Escape is Jesse's first book (see details below) that is published and available for purchase. Jesse is still currently working on more children books and adult books. This page contain information about what is available for purchase now or announcements for the up and coming books. 

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My Slippery Escape

Written by Jesse Basler
Illustrated by Matt Peterson

Available for paperback on Amazon and Ebook on Kindle

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Paperback: $9.99

EBook: $3.99

MatchBook: $0.99

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Description:

A children`s book about a frog`s journey from his perspective when he is temporarily captured and finds a way to escape from the "Giants" (people). The frog watches and plans and even avoids the "Scary Ones" (dogs) in this frog adventure which will become a family favorite for all frog lovers. Cute cartoon frog pictures illustrate the story. 

the story. 

 

This frog story was written about an actual event, but is described from the frog's feelings about what happened. Children will learn to consider the perspective of others when reading about how he was scared, plans to escape, and carries out his plan.

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Series:

My Slippery Escape

JackieJo The Daring Dreamer

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A Children`s Book from the frogs perspective.

Age: 1-10

Grade: p-4

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The Adventurous Book Worms

Written by Jesse Basler
Illustrated by Roger Smith

Available for paperback on Amazon and Ebook on Kindle

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Paperback: $9.99

EBook: $3.99

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Description:

Sparky the worm adventures into the world with his best friend, Kate, in this cute Children`s book. Their exploration includes hints at well-known book characters, books, and tales that will be exciting to identify throughout the book. It also notes changes in the seasons, differences and similarities between country and city worms, and shows that fear of new places can transform into excitement with the right attitude and friends.

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A Children`s Book from the frogs perspective.

Age: 1-10

Grade: p-4

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JackieJo The Daring Dreamer

Book 2 Continuing The Frog Adventure From

"My Slippery Escape"

 

Written by Jesse Basler
Illustrated by Matt Peterson

and Vanessa Brown

Available for paperback on Amazon and Ebook on Kindle

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Paperback: $9.99

EBook: $3.99

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Description:

JackieJo, the frog, falls asleep after the experience with the “Giants” (People) and “the scary ones” (dogs) from the first book, “My Slippery Escape.” JackieJo thinks about what it would be like to be a superhero. He dreams about becoming the caped superhero for his friends and gains super powers with other frogs. Something goes wrong and JackieJo must save the day! He tries to save his friend from the “Giants” (People) in this new adventure of JackieJo, the frog.

A Children`s Book from the frogs perspective.

Age: 1-10

Grade: p-4

Announcements for up and coming Books

The Descriptions and Titles are still a work in progress. Both are subject to change as the stories develop in the Quirky Croaker Universe. Thank you for understanding that these are just beginning statements of stories that I hope will interest you. We are currently working on them but we will let you know when the stories are published. Thank you again for understanding!

The Cat Basset

Written by Jesse Basler
Illustrated by Unknown

The Basset Hound is left alone after losing touch with his parents and siblings. Sam, the Basset Hound, goes exploring and discovers a family of cats. Sam befriends a cat named Sally and he starts to become part of the cat`s family. Sam grows up and protects all of the cats in the litter while also attempting to find his own family. This story talks about acceptance of the differences between others and that love does not have to come from blood. Sam still loves his dog family but just has the opportunity to gain a cat family too. The story is a cute combination for dog and cat lovers alike. 

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A Children`s Book from the Basset Hound dog`s perspective.

Age: 1-10

Grade: p-4

Ray of Sunshine

Written by Jesse Basler
Illustrated by Archer

This ray finds different things around the world that the ray's explores while learning about the ocean and other animals that live there. 

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A Children`s Book from the ray's perspective.

Age: 1-10

Grade: p-4

The Silly Otter

Written by Jade Boz
Illustrated by Unknown

An otter gets into trouble and causes panic within his family but doesn`t understand what is truly going wrong. The family tries to understand what is happening while also trying to get to safety. The story gives children information on what happens when they make mistakes and how to help learn from those mistakes.

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A Children`s Book from the Otter`s perspective.

Age: Unknown

Grade: Unknown

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