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Welcome to Amanda Perko Balsavage Books
The Vision
Founded in 2024, Amanda Perko Balsavage Books was born out of a love for words and the stories they have the power to create, as well as a desire to share that passion with others.
Here at Amanda Perko Balsavage Books, I am committed to spreading the joy of reading and making it an enjoyable, and accessible activity for all. My first children's series, The Chicken and The Squirrel, allows our little ones a safe world to nourish their imaginations, grow their knowledge, and explore their creativity. Words have power. So does knowledge. Books have both. In an era where a picture paints a thousand words, I believe that a few well crafted words, can also paint a portrait of the undiscovered imagination.
Through the power of stories:
ADVENTURE NEVER ENDS.
The Story
My name is Amanda Perko Balsavage. I am a music teacher and choir director, with a Bachelor of Music from Berklee College of Music, a Bachelor of Music Education from York College, and a Master of Music Education from Boston University. Songs were previously my expressive outlet until becoming a mother to two spirited children: Christopher and Emmaline. Their love of adventure and reading reignited my passion for stories and the written word, and inspired the characters in my first children's series: The Chicken and The Squirrel. It is my hope that the stories my children inspire, help to inspire others to share the joy of reading, especially with our little ones.
Book 1: Available Now. https://a.co/d/cwcxFN7
The Chicken and The Squirrel: A New Friendship
Being alone is not very fun.
When it came to friends, Chris, The Squirrel, had none.
He lived in a tree, and each day was the same.
That was until Miss Emma came…
Is friendship something Chris will finally embrace,
When The Chicken and The Squirrel come face to face?
Available now on Amazon https://a.co/d/dZf0Aym
Book 2 - Available Now. https://a.co/d/5a0Y3H1
The Chicken and The Squirrel: Halloween Fever
Though Chris, The Squirrel, enjoyed the Fall scene,
He had never once had a Happy Halloween.
Goblins and ghouls always gave him a fright,
So he hid away every Halloween night.
Can Miss Emma help him to finally see
How much fun a little pretend can be?
Available on Amazon today!
Book 3: Available Now! https://a.co/d/5Hzmkn8
The Chicken and The Squirrel: Snow Squirrel
Chris, The Squirrel finds...to his delight,
That a blanket of snow has been laid overnight.
He joins his best friend for some wintry play,
And a frozen friend soon takes over their day.
For the magic of Winter doesn't come from the snow,
But from sharing its beauty with friends that we know.
Book 2: HALLOWEEN FEVER Arriving 8/27!
Welcome!
The Chicken and The Squirrel series
Welcomes Book 2 on August 27!
It can be purchased on
Amazon and Ingramspark!
Click to pre-order the ebook today!