Books by Phaea

Oh Deer!

Coming spring 2025

The story of an introverted Sasquatch, his turnips, and some enterprising deer.  

Illustrated by Erica J. Chen | Sleeping Bear Press, 2025

Princess Battle Royale

Coming summer 2025

G.L.O.W meets the Brother's Grimm in this action-packed wresting tale of princesses who pack a punch trying to take down super-Heel, the Swam Princess!

Illustrated by Jen Hill | Viking Books, 2025

Super Pizza and Kid Kale high five on the cover of this picture book

Super Pizza & Kid Kale

With great flavor, comes great responsibility.

Super Pizza and Kid Kale have been delicious do-gooders and the best of friends since the day they came aleaf in the oven of the Baker Elementary cafeteria. But as they heroically foil one dastardly deed after another, Super Pizza’s popularity begins to drive a wedge in their friendship that's threatening to take the school down with them! Get a signed copy from Word on the Street.

Illustrated by Zach Smith | Viking Books, 2022

jet the cat is confused as a bird tells her she "is not a cat" on the cover of this picture book

Jet the Cat (Is Not a Cat)

Jet is not like any other cat . . . but when other animals try to convince her that she’s really a bird or a frog or a goat, she learns to embrace her unique identity. This hilarious story teaches us to celebrate our differences. Get a signed copy from Word on the Street.

“Crede’s tale of individuality and acceptance of self gets its point across in an age-appropriate manner. Little individualists will identify with Jet and respond favorably to Runyan’s cartoon illustrations of wide-eyed animals with bendy limbs and googly eyes” – Kirkus Reviews

Illustrated by Terry Runyan | Barefoot Books, 2021


jet el gato se confunde cuando un pájaro le dice que "no es un gato" en la portada de este libro ilustrado

La Gata Jet (No Es Una Gata) 

Jet no es como cualquier otro gato. . . pero cuando otros animales intentan convencerla de que en realidad es un pájaro, una rana o una cabra, aprende a aceptar su identidad única. Esta divertida historia nos enseña a celebrar nuestras diferencias.

¡Jet ya está disponible en español! That is just a google translation, but the Spanish language version of Jet the Cat was lovingly translated with a few new surprises for this new group of readers. Get a signed copy from Word on the Street.

Barefoot Books, March 2023


Stitch from Lilo and Stitch busts through the cover of this picture book.

Stitch Crashes Disney

Coming soon! Catch Stitch before he crashes your favorite Disney movies inside this interactive picture book!

The Galactic Federation needs your help! Experiment 626, also known as Stitch, is causing all sorts of trouble, and it is your job to catch him. See Stitch cause a splash in the world of The Little Mermaid, get into some pixie dust with the cast of Peter Pan, visit Tiana’s Palace from The Princess and the Frog, and more! Will you be able to stop Stitch before he messes up everything?  Get a signed copy from Word on the Street.

Illustrated by Steph Laberis | Disney Books, May 2023


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