Julie Falatko

Oct 24, 2024 | publishersweekly.com | Julie Falatko |Tom O’Donnell |Mark S. Riddle |Tim Miller

Duckie & Snaps: We Cannot Be FriendsThis tale, a series kickoff, begins when a duck egg plops into a crocodile nest, and a duckling hatches simultaneously with a baby croc. But Duckie, who sports a bright pink bow right out of the shell, is no ordinary bird. “I’m HERE!” the duckling announces, and immediately plans to befriend its nestmate, whom it dubs “Snaps.” Not so fast: “We. EAT. Duckies!” interjects an adult croc wearing a bow tie (“FRIED DUCKIE, DUCKIE SMOOTHIE, DUCKIE PIE”).

Jan 2, 2024 | taralazar.com | Julie Falatko |Tara Lazar

by Julie FalatkoWelcome to Day Two of Storystorm! If it hasn’t happened yet, soon your world will be full of stories. You walk down the street and every bird, every dog, every odd-colored car seems like they could be the star of a picture book. I love this. Yes, the sparrow, the puggle, and the car the color of pineapple juice are there every day, but there is magic in suddenly seeing ideas, and seeing that they are everywhere.