Jean C. Osborne
Children's Author
Stories that make your heart leap, dance and soar.
BOOKS
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Jean C. Osborne
Children's Book Author
"Stories that honor the emotional world of children - told with quiet power, poetic language and boundless imagination."
*These are selected works from my collection of unpublished picture book manuscripts, currently being submitted to literary agents.
GRANDPA LISTENS
Every child deserves a hero who listens and this one calls him Grandpa!
A quiet, reflective and family-centered story with emotional resonance.
259 words.
MABEL'S MOMMY IS IN THE HOSPITAL
A tender picture book about a young child who misses her mommy while she is in the hospital and discovers comfort, courage and love with the parent who stays by her side.
254 words
THE SECRET CLUB
A gentle picture book about four sisters who discover that the best secret clubs aren't defined by who's kept out but by who is welcomed in.
265 words
BACKYARD SURVIVAL GUIDE - KID EDITION
A slightly silly and highly imaginative tale that follows a young narrator who prepares for backyard dangers - escaped monkeys, quicksand, runaway camels armed with a wild imagination and grandpa.
255 words.
WHEN EMILY SLEPT IN A TREEHOUSE
A reassuring picture book about a child facing travel anxiety, finding safety in family routines and learning that new experiences can feel cozy too.
273 words.
THE ANT FARM
A gentle picture book about a sensitive older brother who retreats to the quiet world of his ant farm when his noisy little sister overwhelms him, and discovers that calm hearts can find their way back to play.
171 words
THE WIND HAD ARMS AND RIPPED HER DRESS
A whimsical story about a little girl who blames everything but herself until the wind, a cookie and a wallpaper full of birds help her face the truth.
391 words.
THE FABULOUS FLYING BURRITOS
A tender story about togetherness, joy, and the magic found in everyday moments.
299 words
THE OPEN PAGE
A quiet story about a child who doesn’t always feel as neat and careful as the world around him.
307 words
MY ART NEST
A gentle picture book about a shy child who discovers her creative voice while visiting her artist grandparents, and brings that confidence home by building an art space of her own.
284 words
I AM NOT WILLIAM
A tender picture book about a sensitive teddy bear who learns that being calm and confident doesn't mean being like someone else.
254 words,
THE WHISTLE
When a young boy hears his father's whistle on the wind, first as a promise during time apart, then as a familiar sound of return.
305 words.