A sensory-sensitive boy (Bash), his girl-power cousin, some canine coaches and a handful of “dream beasts” are all featured in our next book, Bash and Lucy Fetch Team Vera and the Dream Beasts, due out in May!
The dream beasts, which chase humans who don’t like dogs, were invented and designed by Michael, age 9, who had a major hand in shaping the book. For example, he insisted on a long title–“the kind of title you see in Captain Underpants books.” Along with inventing the dream beasts and writing the title, he created numerous “girl power” characters–based on his formidable sister, Ally, and equally capable grandma, Vera.
In the book, sensory-sensitive Bash gets grumpy and disruptive when his life is too bright, too loud, too smelly or too busy. He relies on his canine companion, Lucy, to help keep him calm, especially when the dream beasts lurk nearby. But his girl-power cousin, Paula, is stirring up all sorts of trouble. Paula says her soccer team has the right to take Lucy away from Bash because girls deserve the very best canine coaches under Title IX. And superstar Lucy is the most successful coach around—for Bash’s boys’ team. How can Bash show he respects the girls’ rights while keeping dear Lucy by his side?
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Our first chapter book features illustrations from Heather Nichols of Portland, Oregon, design by Vinnie Kinsella, and editing by Laura Garwood and Kristin Thiel .
Coming soon is a video about kids, like Bash, with sensory sensitivities, also called sensory processing disorder. It features two 9-year-olds talking about what they’re sensitive to, what makes them feel calmer, and which types of education they prefer, given that they feel antsy if they are required to sit in a class for more than a few hours.
Also coming soon is an audiobook, featuring the voices of Michael and friends. And for the first time, we’ll release an e-book version of our Bash and Lucy book, which is our third book.
Watch our first book trailer, filmed about four years ago, but which is still relevant today!
Questions or comments? Email us at BashAndLucy@gmail.com