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Introducton
Hello!
My name is Jodie Campbell. I recently published my first children's book, There Was a Zookeeper. This has been a dream of mine for many years, and with encouragement from family and friends, I am thrilled to see this sweet story of mine come to life for children around the world to enjoy!
This journey has had its ups and downs and I've had incredible experiences, and met many amazing people, along the way. One of those amazing people is a talented illustrator, Alexey Chystikov, who poured his heart and soul into the adorable imagery of the book while living in Ukraine amidst a war.
I am glad you are here, and I appreciate your interest in my work. Please visit often to stay up-to-date on current happenings, school visits, book signings and more! Also, do not hesitate to reach out if you'd like to connect.
"The greatest gift you can give
a child is an imagination."
Eleanor Roosevelt
UPCOMING EVENTS!
STORYTIME / BOOK SIGNING
Mercantile Coffee & Feed
(Nicholasville, KY)
Saturday, June 1
1:00 am - 2:00 pm
BOOK SIGNING
Plaid Elephant Books
(Danville, KY)
Saturday, June 22
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
STORYTIME / BOOK SIGNING
Kanawha County Public Library
(Charleston, WV))
Saturday, June 29
1:00 am - 2:00 pm
For a school or library, CODE: MYGIFT
In There Was a Zookeeper, a hungry elephant’s poor choice creates a negative ripple effect throughout the zoo. The alligator’s apples disappear! Blaire Bear’s honeypot is nowhere to be found! All is chaos until Harper Lou Kangaroo begins to cry - then, something amazingly beautiful happens!
Filled with vibrant illustrations and memorable zoo animals, There Was a Zookeeper offers a tale about decision-making and forgiveness. Readers will see that one good choice can lead to a happy ending for all. Children will recognize their favorite zoo animals, and parents will appreciate the subtle positive message.
Here are additional details about the book:
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Includes colorful artwork and whimsical rhymes!
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Brings to life unforgettable zoo animal characters!
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Presents a timeless message, highlighting several moral and ethical lessons for young children.
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Includes discussion questions for parents, teachers, and caregivers to use with their children.
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Designed for toddlers and preschool- and elementary-age children.
Meet
Alexey Chystikov, illustrator
Alexey was born in 1994 in Kramatorsk, Ukraine. In his early twenties, he moved to Kyiv to pursue his studies in Kyiv National University of Culture and Arts. He has a bachelor’s degree in graphic design and advertising and a master’s degree in design.
As a child, Alexey was always surrounded by picture books with different styles of illustrations, which he found fascinating! With love for art in his heart, he spent his days studying and observing these pictures. He now specializes in digital illustrations for children’s books and loves to trigger a child’s imagination through his works.
Meet
Jodie Campbell
Jodie Campbell resides in Nicholasville, Kentucky, where she works as a registered nurse for her local health department. A West Virginia-native, Jodie moved to the Commmonwealth to be closer to her two daughters and granddaughters. She wrote There Was a Zookeeper for her animal-loving children when they were younger. Through clever rhyme and fantastical imagery, the book teaches children how the decisions they make may affect others.
On a sunny spring day, Jodie enjoys all things related to nature - especially kayaking! On a cool fall day, you can find her cheering on her favorite football teams. Most importantly, she loves spending time with her family and friends, be it a planned dinner out or a spontaneous weekend roadtrip!
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Order your books, make a child smile!
Order There Was a Zookeeper now and enjoy this sweet tale of decision-making and forgiveness.
Books ship out 2-3 days after ordering.
Gift-a-Book Program!
If you would like to purchase a book as a gift to a local elementary school or library, you can do so here!
* I will personally deliver books gifted in the Lexington, KY area (Fayette and Jessamine Counties)
* You select which school you want to gift the book to.
* I will send you a photo of the book at its new home!
Gifted books will be delivered at the end of each month.
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Author Visit
Author Visits! I am looking forward to visiting schools in the Fall of 2024 and bringing There Was a Zookeeper to the children of Lexington / Nicholasville, KY. Drop me a line expressing your interest and let's chat!
Want to sponsor an author visit? Let me know If you or your company would like to gift some books for an author visit to children who may not be able to afford one.
How else can I help you? Just send me a message and say Hello!
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