Once Upon a Slime

Illustrated by Erica Chen
Hardcover
$18.99 US
10-1/4"W x 9"H
On sale Jan 05, 2027 | 40 Pages | 9798217040032
Preschool - 3

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A hilarious new fairy tale--with a slippery, slimy twist!

Shelby the snail lives in the land of fairy tales. Princes, princesses, fabulous dresses, heroes to meet, villains to defeat. But each time Shelby thinks she's come close to finding her own happy ending, her bliss is thwarted by her, well. . . slime.

Can Shelby find a fairy tale where a snail can prevail?

Written by debut author Kathy P. Kelly and with lush art created by Erica Chen, this is a hilariously sweet picture book about a little creature with a big heart.
Kathy P. Kelly is a children’s book author who writes stories with humor and heart from her home in central Pennsylvania. Once Upon a Slime is Kathy’s debut picture book. You can visit her online at KathyPKelly.com.

Erica Chen is a Chinese-American illustrator based in North America. She enjoys creating whimsical illustrations featuring chubby-cheeked children and awkward animals. A third-culture kid, Erica is interested in stories that promote inclusivity and understanding. When she is not drawing, Erica enjoys reading mysteries, raising caterpillars, and watching cute animal videos.

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A hilarious new fairy tale--with a slippery, slimy twist!

Shelby the snail lives in the land of fairy tales. Princes, princesses, fabulous dresses, heroes to meet, villains to defeat. But each time Shelby thinks she's come close to finding her own happy ending, her bliss is thwarted by her, well. . . slime.

Can Shelby find a fairy tale where a snail can prevail?

Written by debut author Kathy P. Kelly and with lush art created by Erica Chen, this is a hilariously sweet picture book about a little creature with a big heart.

Author

Kathy P. Kelly is a children’s book author who writes stories with humor and heart from her home in central Pennsylvania. Once Upon a Slime is Kathy’s debut picture book. You can visit her online at KathyPKelly.com.

Erica Chen is a Chinese-American illustrator based in North America. She enjoys creating whimsical illustrations featuring chubby-cheeked children and awkward animals. A third-culture kid, Erica is interested in stories that promote inclusivity and understanding. When she is not drawing, Erica enjoys reading mysteries, raising caterpillars, and watching cute animal videos.

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