Follow the story of an imaginative little boy who loves dinosaurs as much as he hates broccoli. No Pterodactyls at the Table is a tale about a boy who has a giant secret that he may or may not be able to keep. The magic begins when Leo receives a mysterious box from an eccentric uncle. Petunia’s curiosity gets Leo into a lot of trouble… But will his mom find out?

About the Author: Catherine Kells lives in rural Wisconsin with her family. She has six children and has always dreamed of being a writer. She builds on her years of experience as a mom to create stories that encourage kindness, inclusion and acceptance in a creative way. Her own son, Leo, is the inspiration for this book, and this story was created at the kitchen table when she had to explain to his wild imagination that there were absolutely No Pterodactyls at the Table!

About the Illustrator: Nikki Cooper lives on a farm in southwest Wisconsin, with her husband, three children, lots of animals, and her ’72 VW Beetle Ernie. She began drawing cartoons for her local paper at the age of 16 and continued as she attended college. She obtained degrees in animal science and agricultural education, but the twists and turns of life sent her down an artistic path. Nikki’s love of animals and passion for art serve her well in her current occupations as teacher and artist. She teaches elementary school art and brings her cartoons to life as comical fabric mache sculptures made from recycled materials, as part of the Green Chicks Studio.

Paperback, 36 pages, Printed in the USA