KNIGHTY KNIGHT cover reveal!
🛡️ HEAR YE! HEAR YE! 🛡️
Behold, the long-awaited cover reveal for KNIGHTY KNIGHT, written by me and illustrated by Scott Magoon!
What tale lies within?
Brave Sir Gallant has had a very busy day! And now that it’s evening, it’s time for some much-needed sleep. But EGADS! His rest is ruined by a hungry horse, a wailing prince, pesky pixies, troublesome trolls, pillow-fighting princesses, and one extremely dramatic dragon. 🐉 Can our increasingly exhausted hero protect the kingdom, conquer the chaos, and finally get some peace and quiet?
This humorous rhyming jaunt (with escalating mayhem and a cozy bedtime twist!) rides forth onto shelves on March 23rd, 2027, but it can be preordered from any purveyor of fine tomes. We thank you for your allegiance! 🏰⚔️📚
I AM NOT GRUMPY! is a Kids' Indie Next Pick!
🐸🙁 I Am Not Grumpy! Is a Kids’ Indie Next Pick! ☹️🐸
Some bookseller love for our misunderstood rain frog—an amiable amphibian with a serious case of Resting Frog Face:
“This was the CUTEST little picture book I’ve ever read!! Because YEAH. Sometimes a girlie just has RBF and there isn’t anything to be done about that!! As an autistic adult woman who can be having the time of her life but still have people going, ‘Omg are you okay???…’ It’s such a deep, awful feeling to suddenly be aware of every aspect of your body and face and voice when you really were just in the moment enjoying it, but apparently not in the right way! It’s a beautiful, sweet lesson in asking and listening AND trusting those you love even if they react visibly different than what you’re used to.” – Cat VanOrder, Bookmarks (Winston-Salem, NC)
“This book made me giggle all the way through. The subtle little things.. too gosh darn cute! If you like frogs, you will like this book :).”- Kay Sines, Carmichael’s Bookstore (Louisville, KY)
“Mix Caroline Perry’s humorous story and Sydney Hanson’s delightful illustrations and you have a winner of a book! A must for storytimes, family shared stories, and classroom read-alouds!” – Pam Page, {pages} a bookstore (Manhattan Beach, CA)
“Honestly, the cover made me laugh out loud.” – Kristine Jelstrom-Hamill, Buttonwood Books and Toys (Cohasset, MA)
Indies are the best! 📚
A delightful Kirkus review for A Hug For Punch!
This beautiful book is coming out on August 11th with G.P. Putnam’s Sons/Penguin Kids!
Kirkus gives I AM NOT GRUMPY! a glowing review!
This sulky sweetie shuffles onto shelves on August 25th with Simon & Schuster!
Messi's Magic selected for Florida's Orange Blossom list!
Messi’s Magic was included in Florida’s Orange Blossom list, a statewide selection od age best nonfiction books (part of the Sunshine State Young Readers program).
COVER REVEAL - I AM NOT GRUMPY!
… and here she is! I’m so excited to introduce you to Rain Frog, the misunderstood main character in I AM NOT GRUMPY! (written by me and illustrated by Sydney Hanson).
This amiable amphibian shuffles onto shelves on September 29th (with the team at Simon & Schuster), and we hope you’ll love her— and her RFF, or Resting Frog Face—as much as we do 🐸😠🥰 📖
The Memory Cake wins a 2026 Christopher Award!
The Memory Cake has been honored with a Christopher Award in the “Books For Young People” category! 🇲🇹 🍰 🎇
The Christopher Awards celebrate writers, producers, directors, authors, and illustrators whose work “affirms the highest values of the human spirit” and reflects the Christopher motto, “It’s better to light one candle than to curse the darkness.” Previous recipients include Dolly Parton and Fred Rogers!
I AM NOT HAPPY! receives another glowing review!
The Colorful Apple described I AM NOT HAPPY! as “…an excellent tool for teaching emotional literacy and empathy.”
Messi's Magic is a CBC Kids' Favorite!
KID READ. KID CHOSEN.
Each year, thousands of children, teens, teachers, and librarians across 50 states read newly published K-12-grade books and vote for the ones they like best.
The books with the most votes become the annual KIDS FAVORITES… and Messi’s Magic was a winner!
I AM NOT HAPPY! is a Publishers' Favorite
Delighted that I AM NOT HAPPY! was chosen as a “Publishers’ Favorite Read” of 2025!
I AM NOT HAPPY! is a Best Funny Book of 2025!
Appearing on one of Betsy Bird’s end-of-year lists is like being anointed by a kidlit deity. To get a “chef’s kiss” on top? We’ll be smiling about that for a while! 🐾 📖 🥰
I AM NOT HAPPY! is a Kids' Indie Next Pick!
Some bookseller love for I AM NOT HAPPY!
🐾 “Hilarious and smart. I Am Not Happy! is so cute and made me laugh and awe at each page. Will give to all the grumpy and happy littles in my life.” 🐾
– Rachel Trainum, Dog-Eared Books (Ames, IA)
🐾 “I’ve been mildly obsessed with quokkas since Q Is for Quokka, so I’m delighted to see a picture book starring ‘the world’s happiest animal.’ Just think, this animal has the opposite of RBF! Super cute character with layers—love it!” 🐾
– Tegan Tigani, Queen Anne Book Company (Seattle, WA)
I AM NOT HAPPY! review from BCCB
The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books gave I AM NOT HAPPY! a rave review!
STARRED review for Messi's Magic!
Thank you to School Library Journal for the glowing, starred review of Messi’s Magic!
MESSI'S MAGIC IS A JUNIOR LIBRARY GUILD GOLD STANDARD SELECTION!
KIRKUS REVIEW FOR I AM NOT HAPPY!
“Perry’s amusing text is well suited to Hanson’s impish artwork; both are suffused with a delightfully Pixar-esque comedic sweetness. Sure to inspire a grin in even the grumpiest animal lover.”
KIRKUS REVIEW FOR THE MEMORY CAKE!
“Perry brings history to vivid life… sweet and savory all at once, a lesser-known history gets its due.”
Nobody's Cat Announcement!
Nobody’s Cat features two of my favorite things—cats and ghost towns! This atmospheric, lyrical book—illustrated by the incredible Devin Fan—will saunter onto shelves in Spring ’27.
Visit Malta article on The Memory Cake!
Remembering Malta Through ‘The Memory Cake’ – a Visit Malta ‘Inspire Me’ piece, written by me!
The Memory Cake featured in Malta Daily!
‘The Memory Cake’: The Children’s Book That Celebrates Maltese Culture & History
Nighty Knight Announcement!
Nighty Knight, my humorous rhyming picture book (illustrated by the brilliant Scott Magoon, and publishing with Simon & Schuster) will gallop onto shelves in fall ’26!
Cover Reveal!
Global Press Coverage For The Corgi and the Queen
- People Magazine: Corgis Parade Outside Buckingham Palace in Tribute to Queen Elizabeth Ahead of First Anniversary of Her Death
- People Magazine: Are King Charles and Queen Camilla Having a Pre-Coronation Break in Scotland — Just Like Queen Elizabeth?
- Vanity Fair: Queen Elizabeth Once Wrote an Emotional Letter to the Veterinarian who Took Care of Her Favorite Corgi, Susan
- People Magazine: Queen Elizabeth Penned a Heartfelt Letter to the Vet Who Cared for Her Beloved Corgi, Susan
- Town and Country: A New Picture Book Explores the Relationship Between Queen Elizabeth and Her First Corgi, Susan
- Brides.com: Article about the Queen’s relationship with her first corgi
- Woman & Home: The Queen’s corgis would ‘slump’ on the floor when they saw her wear her tiara
- Reader’s Digest: Why did Queen Elizabeth II Love the Royal Corgis?
- The Telegraph: The late Queen was right – a writer’s best friend is a dog
- Independent UK: Queen ‘touched’ by book on corgi dynasty after author’s daughter wrote to palace
- Express: Girl who cheered up Queen with her mum’s corgi story
- TV Asahi, Japan: 12-minute segment on flagship news and entertainment show devoted to The Corgi and the Queen! The book was a number one English language bestseller.
- Vanity Fair, France: Elizabeth II : sa tendre lettre au vétérinaire de son premier corgi, Susan, dévoilée
- Voici, France: Elizabeth II : cette lettre bouleversante écrite au vétérinaire de Susan, son corgi décédé
- Closer, France: “J’avais toujours redouté de la perdre” : cette très étonnante lettre d’Elizabeth II révélée au grand jour
- Vanity Fair, Italy: La regina Elisabetta, che «ha progettato personalmente la lapide» per la sua corgi Susan
- Cosmopolitan, Italy: Il corgi più amato dalla regina Elisabetta è sempre stato al suo fianco, anche al matrimonio con Filippo
- Lifo, Greece: Η άγνωστη ιστορία της βασίλισσας Ελισάβετ και του πρώτου κόργκι της- Επέλεξε προσωπικά την ταφόπλακα
- Vanity Fair, Spain: Así logró Isabel II llevar a su querido corgi a su boda con el duque de Edimburgo
- Marca, Spain: A tribute fit for a queen: Corgi parade commemorates Queen Elizabeth’s first death anniversary
- Bunte, Germany: Tierisch süße Hommage zu ihrem ersten Todestag
- Beaumonde, The Netherlands: Waarom de corgi’s van Queen Elizabeth niet blij waren met een tiara-moment
- Spectacola, Romania: Regina Elisabeta, scrisoare emoționantă către veterinarul care i-a îngrijit câinele preferat: „Tot ceea ce ați făcut pentru draga mea Susan”
- Albanian Post, Albania: Parada e Korgjive në nderim të Mbretëreshës Elizabeth, përpara përvjetorit të parë të vdekjes së saj
- Velvet, Chile: El tierno homenaje de la gente a Isabel II en el aniversario de su muerte
Celebrity fans of The Corgi and the Queen!
Sir Stephen Fry and Lisa Vanderpump
Awards and accolades for The Corgi and the Queen
- WINNER, 2023 SLJ ‘Case Cover’ Award
- FINALIST, 2024 SCBWI Crystal Kite Awards
- VOGUE, 60 Best Books for Kids
- Library Mom selection
More Press for The Corgi and the Queen
- Vanity Fair
- People Magazine
- People Magazine (second article)
- HELLO! Magazine
- Daily Mail
- Express
- NY Post
- Insider
- AOL
- Yahoo
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