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Jump into the Forbidden Forest with Squirt and his symphony and join the band!
Located in the middle of the Forbidden Forest, Leaky Stump is home to many musical monsters. It's about that time of year when the Monster Mixture Club hosts their ever popular competition, and Squirt is ready for it. He's just missing one more monster. So when Tasall and his pack join the band, the others get a little nervous, but Squirt couldn't be happier. The only thing in his way is himself. Squirt will test himself and discover that his perseverance is what truly matters.
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WHAT PEOPLE SAY
“A very cute story in a clever book! The artistic detail the author/illustrator put into each character is wonderful. I hope this becomes a series so we can see more of the characters' personalities. I highly recommend this book.”
– Carolyn Jenkins, CJQ Enterprises
Let's Take a Look
Inside, vibrant images tell the story as you read. Enjoy cartoon-like characters find their way through Squirt's crazy idea of becoming an award winning orchestra!
This is a great learning mechanism for children to build confidence. While Squirt may not be sure in his abilities, he quickly learns about his support system.
Want to know more about the monsters?
Peak inside the Monster Files at the end to learn more about each monster and their special "instruments".
With the help of all his Forbidden Forest monster friends, he may just blow the judges away.
Do you wanna know if Squirt wins?
Read Squirt's Symphony to find out!
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About the Book
What started out as a college project soon become a main goal. When developing the short story version, I realized there was more potential here. I kept working and reworking the ideas, sketching and redrawing the scenes until I was happy with it.
The book features 11 different monsters, each with their own special musical ability. Instruments such as tubas, drums, flutes, and even voices, make up Squirt's symphony. When combined, their rhythms and tempos mesh together to resonate an alluring sound.
Monsters were carefully designed to portray their talents and their nature, such as the Xylertle and Bushelhorn. Check out the Monster Files to learn more.
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The Monster Files helps teach children about the special abilities and characteristics.
About the Author
I grew up in what once was a small town, Stafford, Virginia. From a young age, I have alway been getting into something, whether it was paint, chalk, glue, or construction paper. I was alway full of ideas.
When I went to high school, I elected to take a graphic communications class and ended up loving it. It involved everything I love about art, but in a new light. It was the reason I decided to major in Graphic Design when I went to college.
I attended Northern Virginia Community College while working part time at Dominos™ in 2011. It was nowhere near what I wanted to do with my life, but it allowed me to support myself in the mean time. During those years in school, I was in art shows, internships, and unfortunately physical education classes, where I also got to play tennis, which was an upside to the P.E.
I graduated NOVA with an A.A.S in Communication Design 3 years later. I was lucky enough to start working with Lowe's™ after I graduated which allowed me to grow in ways I never thought I would. Experience was the key.
But that was also when I fell ill and was diagnosed with diabetes. Like any bad news would do to someone, I struggled with life. I was determined not to be limited, though. Before falling ill, I knew what I wanted to accomplish.
In hindsight, becoming diabetic helped push me to actually achieve my goal. With support from family and friends, and even co-workers, I pushed myself to the limit and benefited far beyond my beliefs.
Today, I continue to work on book ideas and illustrations while working a full time job (still) at Lowe's™. But the real fun begins on my down time.
I have way more to come your way, so stay tuned.
–Meghan Kube
Creator of "The Monsters of Leaky Stump"
Meghan Kube
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