Picture books about two foxes in Foxland
Thursday, February 23, 2017
Thursday, February 16, 2017
Wednesday, February 15, 2017
Meet Richie Preketzian
And now to meet the other star of our story...
Richard Preketzian, better known as "Richie" for short, is the other protagonist of our story. Richie is 8 years old and lives with Hilda in her spacious mansion. Richie is just like any other little boy - he goes to school, he plays sports (he loves soccer) and he likes playing video games.
Because Hilda has so much money, Richie can have anything he wants likes toys, electronic gadgets, fantastic trips. In spite of this, Hilda will set limits and say "no" to Richie if she has to.
Richie has been taught the basics of etiquette too by Hilda as she is a proper lady herself. While he is casual with Hilda (referring to her by her first name), he has been taught to address adults as "Mister", "Ms", "Lady", "Lord" and so forth.
Richie often accompanies Hilda to social functions like balls, dinners, parties, etc. While he dresses casually, he does have suits and fine clothes he'll wear for special occasions. Richie doesn't like wearing them but won't complain since he cares a lot for Hilda.
Richard Preketzian, better known as "Richie" for short, is the other protagonist of our story. Richie is 8 years old and lives with Hilda in her spacious mansion. Richie is just like any other little boy - he goes to school, he plays sports (he loves soccer) and he likes playing video games.
Because Hilda has so much money, Richie can have anything he wants likes toys, electronic gadgets, fantastic trips. In spite of this, Hilda will set limits and say "no" to Richie if she has to.
Richie has been taught the basics of etiquette too by Hilda as she is a proper lady herself. While he is casual with Hilda (referring to her by her first name), he has been taught to address adults as "Mister", "Ms", "Lady", "Lord" and so forth.
Richie often accompanies Hilda to social functions like balls, dinners, parties, etc. While he dresses casually, he does have suits and fine clothes he'll wear for special occasions. Richie doesn't like wearing them but won't complain since he cares a lot for Hilda.
Tuesday, February 14, 2017
Meet Hilda Otejekker
I believe introductions are in order. Let's meet the stars of this children's picture book.
Hilda Otejekker is a 20-year-old vixen who resides in the European micro-state known as Foxville.
Hilda is a very rich woman. Her family, the Otejekkers, are a very old family known for their wealth. How rich is Hilda? We are talking Scrooge McDuck levels of wealth. She has no day job but puts her vast wealth to work for her with all sorts of investments like stocks, bonds, commodities, index funds and so on.
Hilda's home is a giant mansion with many rooms as well as all kind of amenities like huge gardens, a tennis court, stables with horseback riding, a big library with vast bookshelves, a grand ballroom and even an indoor swimming pool (something Richie enjoys).
Hilda is the legal guardian of Richie. She is not related to Richie, by blood or by marriage. She pretty much provides all his needs - food, clothing, healthcare, shelter and so on. That's no problem considering her vast wealth.
Hilda is responsible for Richie, but tends to behave more like a friend than as a parent. Of course, if the situation calls for it, Hilda will pull rank.
Monday, February 13, 2017
Dedications and Thanks
I have a number of people and entities to thank out there. So without further delay, let's get to that.
I'd like to thank my mentors at the School of Visual Arts - namely the three men known as Tom Motley, Matt Madden and Tom Hart.
More thanks go out to the following:
Andrew Chang, for teaching me to use water soluble paints
Shelley Haven, whose painting classes taught me the practical use of colors
The Fargo Public Library of Cass County, North Dakota, where much of my research was done and where I read books about how to create a children's picture book
The State of North Dakota
My fans and followers of Sunnyville Stories and all my other creative works
The inventors of iced coffee, a wonderful concoction that helps keep me creative
Richard Scarry (1919-1994), the illustrator and creator of Busytown; also one of my biggest creative influences
And finally to all of you out there reading this.
Thank you very much.
I'd like to thank my mentors at the School of Visual Arts - namely the three men known as Tom Motley, Matt Madden and Tom Hart.
More thanks go out to the following:
Andrew Chang, for teaching me to use water soluble paints
Shelley Haven, whose painting classes taught me the practical use of colors
The Fargo Public Library of Cass County, North Dakota, where much of my research was done and where I read books about how to create a children's picture book
The State of North Dakota
My fans and followers of Sunnyville Stories and all my other creative works
The inventors of iced coffee, a wonderful concoction that helps keep me creative
Richard Scarry (1919-1994), the illustrator and creator of Busytown; also one of my biggest creative influences
And finally to all of you out there reading this.
Thank you very much.
Sunday, February 12, 2017
Copyright and Legal
The following is all the pertinent legal information regarding my creation, copyright, and other important material. So without further ado...
CREATED BY
MAX WEST
WRITTEN & ILLUSTRATED BY
MAX WEST
PUBLISHED & PRODUCED BY
DIFFERENT MOUSETRAP PRESS LLC
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Copyright 2017
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
The illustrations in this book were created with pen, design marker and digital design.
This book was typeset in Century.
EXCEPT AS PERMITTED UNDER THE COPYRIGHT ACT OF 1976, NO PART OF THIS WORK MAY BE REPRODUCED IN ANY FORM OR BY ANY ELECTRONIC OR MECHANICAL MEANS, INCLUDING THE USE OF INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL SYSTEMS, WITHOUT PERMISSION IN WRITING FROM THE COPYRIGHT OWNER.
This work is entirely fiction. Any resemblance to actual persons and names, living or dead, is purely a coincidence.
The publisher and the author does not have any control over and does not assume any responsibility for author or third-party websites and their content.
CREATED BY
MAX WEST
WRITTEN & ILLUSTRATED BY
MAX WEST
PUBLISHED & PRODUCED BY
DIFFERENT MOUSETRAP PRESS LLC
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Copyright 2017
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
The illustrations in this book were created with pen, design marker and digital design.
This book was typeset in Century.
EXCEPT AS PERMITTED UNDER THE COPYRIGHT ACT OF 1976, NO PART OF THIS WORK MAY BE REPRODUCED IN ANY FORM OR BY ANY ELECTRONIC OR MECHANICAL MEANS, INCLUDING THE USE OF INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL SYSTEMS, WITHOUT PERMISSION IN WRITING FROM THE COPYRIGHT OWNER.
This work is entirely fiction. Any resemblance to actual persons and names, living or dead, is purely a coincidence.
The publisher and the author does not have any control over and does not assume any responsibility for author or third-party websites and their content.
Saturday, February 11, 2017
Hilda and Richie Cover
Every journey starts with a single step. And just as every children's book has beautiful artwork on the cover, so will my picture book.
I hope you enjoy this creation of mine.
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