Monica DiIorio,
Author of Books for Children & Adults

The Adventures of Baxter the Unusual Cat

Power Pet Heroes Book One
By Author Monica Diiorio
Illustrations by Carla Naude

Join Baxter the unusual cat on this hilarious adventure as he transforms from a scaredy cat into a courageous Power Pet hero! This blast from the past takes place in the 1950s. Baxter lives in a small friendly town, but he has a problem. Whenever he is afraid, he becomes invisible! Baxter must learn to control his superpower of invisibility by being brave. If he doesn’t, he will miss out on new friendships and his destiny of becoming a Power Pet superhero!  

For grades 3-7

 

Baxter the Unusual Cat:
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A Nativity Song

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A Nativity Song:

Angels Wake the Forest

This heartwarming story includes a brief retelling of the night Jesus was born as two angels reflect on the very first Christmas. They decide to bring the joy of that night to a quiet, snowy, and sleeping pine forest. As they begin to sing, the Nativity song awakens the sleeping forest. Squirrels, raccoons, rabbits, and deer begin to dance in the snow. As the angelic music spreads, bringing life to the woods, birds fly from heaven to decorate the snowy pine trees. The Nativity song grows louder as choirs of other angels arrive to sing and dance, turning the quiet forest into a breathtaking scene of Christmas light and happiness, reflecting the joy that awakens in us during the Christmas season.

About Monica

Author’s Biography for Monica DiIorio

Monica DiIorio is the author of Power Pet Heroes: The Adventures of Baxter the Unusual Cat and A Nativity Song: Angels Wake the Forest. She is a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and author who enjoys life in her cozy yellow home by the ocean in beautiful Connecticut. She shares her space with two adorable cats that love lounging on the furniture. Monica has a green thumb and tends to a lovely garden filled with colorful flowers and fresh vegetables. She also enjoys brewing a pot of tea using one of the charming teapots in her kitchen! Having spent many happy years in education and libraries, Monica has worked as a school librarian in elementary, middle, and high schools. She is passionate about writing books that bring positivity, hope, inspiration, and fun to readers of all ages. To learn more about her work, visit her website at www.monicadiiorio.com!

 

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