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The publication of our first
children’s story, A SPARK IN THE DARK, sent us on a
number of unexpected and interesting book-related adventures. We
had the opportunity to work with Mike Pinder of the Moody Blues
on two CDs/cassettes of children’s stories. A
SPARK IN THE DARK is featured on one and our sequel, THE LITTLE
BLUE BALL, is featured on another… D.C. Action for Children,
an organization that advocates for poor children in Washington
D.C., chose A SPARK IN THE DARK as the theme for their performance
benefit… Horizons Initiative in Massachusetts auctioned original
artwork from A SPARK IN THE DARK to raise money for homeless children… Stara
College, a teacher training college in Australia used images from
A SPARK IN THE DARK for their school logo… Tapestry Books,
a resource catalog for adoption, has recently included the book
among their selections… And Child at Heart Art Gallery in
Newburyport Massachusetts sells original illustrations from A SPARK
IN THE DARK…
We have been very pleased with the response
to our work. The book and CDs/cassettes have received
wonderful reviews and won many awards. A SPARK IN THE DARK
will soon go into its
4th printing.
Richard is currently working on a new
children’s book
with artist Charles Sovek and Jenny has recently written a book
for teachers and administrators called Education and Health:
Natural Partners in Learning for Life.
We hope you find what you are looking for and would love to
hear your comments and suggestions. Thank you for your interest
and support!
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A
SPARK IN THE DARK (hardcover
and paperback)
 Written and illustrated by Richard Tichnor
and Jenny Smith
“ This is a choice book from
every angle. The theme,
the design, and the artwork are beautiful.
Long may
it sparkle!”
- Nancy Larrick,
author of A Parents Guide to Children’s Reading
and A Parents Guide to Children’s Literature
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A PLANET
WITH ONE MIND (CD and cassette)
 A collection of seven children’s
stories narrated by Mike Pinder. Featuring A SPARK IN THE DARK.
“ The well-balanced integration
of reader, sounds, and rhythm results in a magical synergy.
Excellent for multi-cultural study or for individual and group
enjoyment.”
- Booklist / American Library
Association
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A PEOPLE
WITH ONE HEART (CD and cassette)
 Award winning collection of children’s
stories narrated by Mike Pinder. Featuring THE LITTLE BLUE BALL
written by Richard Tichnor and Jenny Smith.
Winner of the Parents
Choice Award (1997), Benjamin Franklin Award for Excellence (1998), and National
Association of Parenting Publications Award (1998)
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A SPARK IN
THE DARK MOBILE
 Easy-to-assemble mobile with playful images from
A SPARK IN THE DARK.
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A SPARK IN
THE DARK AND LITTLE BLUE BALL T-SHIRTS
 Children's
and adult t-shirts in a variety of sizes.
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