Scribble & Author Kane Miller Books

Scribble & Author is written as a dialogue between the main character, Scribble, and the author who created her. Scribble’s journey starts on a peaceful shore called THE BEGINNING. continues through the rough, adventurous MIDDLE, and leads finally to THE ENDING, which is not at all what Scribble expected…

“An unseen author guides a scribble through the elements of story creation...Vivid, offbeat, and instructive.”

Kirkus review, Sept. 2016 Read the full review...

“So, so, clever is this story! This is a terrific way to introduce young readers to how narratives work. So many teaching possibilities with this wonderful book!”

Jeff Barger, NC Teacher Stuff blog. Nov. 2016 Read the full review...
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“The starting point in this project was--what else--scribbles! :-)
I scribbled on the page, looking for a new character, not knowing where it would take me.
When I saw Scribble, I immediately fell in love with her and knew I’d found my new character...”

Interview with Miri Leshem-Pelly, Kane Miller Book’s blog. Read the full interview...

Teachers –

Click here to download a page of teacher’s tips full of ideas for using Scribble & Author in your classroom.
Book a school visit or a Skype visit with Miri to get kids excited about reading, imagination, and creativity!

Other books by Miri Leshem-Pelly:

  • Lon-Lon’s Big Night

  • Book of Cats

  • Deep in the Sea

  • Into the Birds’ World

  • Wildflower Guide

  • Adventure in the Grass

  • Following the Dogs

  • My Favorite Colors

  • Travel in Israel

  • Luti & Tery, the Otter Cubs

  • When Night Fell

  • Klinky