MORTIMER THE MORTIFIED DRAGON
by Gary Young
will be available here soon!
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“IT SEEMS,” original book series by Gary Young, for children ages 3 – 7. Interactive story includes humor and opportunities for child and parent to act out certain parts of the story, and even solve some of the problems in the stories. “MORTIMER” is a play series for children.
…it seems, by Gary Young
An illustrated, interactive storybook for children
to be read aloud and acted out by parent and child.
For ages 3-9
IT SEEMS…carries on the oral tradition of the “Ole Sloppincabbage” fables,
created during the Depression. There was no television and little radio, and people
relied on creativity and imagination to carry them to places of interest, fun, and awe.
The best of these traditions included the family in an active way,
reading, listening, and creating the stories.
The stories can be a little different, or the same, each time they are read.
It depends on the moment. Parent and child will enjoy playing with
Mr. Strabinsky (the dog), Ole Sloppincabbage, Luke, and the folks.
The stories are about silly problems for which the characters need a solution.
_____________________________
INTERACTIVE MODES:
1.
1.
Read aloud.
2.
2.
Specific portions are meant to be acted out by the parent and child,
but are written in such a way that the story can complete if the parent
or child are not comfortable acting out the portions.
3.
but are written in such a way that the story can complete if the parent
or child are not comfortable acting out the portions.
3.
Solving the problem in the book. The narrative provides for a
solution by the child. If no solution comes, or if it is a solution
that does not work, the narrative handles this in a positive way
to insure a good outcome.
32 page hardcover book, with at least six books immediately ready.
_______________________________
SOME TITLES INCLUDE:
How do you get a dog out of a tree?
The popcorn eating contest.
Luke gets stuck in a hole.
Eddy Elephant’s Problem.
Luke finds something strange in his sandwich.
Mr. Strabinsky finds a cricket.
A very sticky Halloween.
Benny Bedpost has a booger.
The big, fat egg.
Peanut butter and Luke.
___________________________
Some of the Characters in …it seems
You! A major contributor to the successful outcome of many of the problems posed in these stories is the person to whom the story is being read. The narrative optionally enables the child to solve the problems in the story.
Ole Sloppincabbage & Luke: Both are dense but loyal and generous. Always getting into silly predicaments. Luke is married to Phyllis Willis. Sloppincabbage, whose real name is Willis Willis (Phyllis’ brother), is married to Trudy Streudel Doodle.
Mr. Strabinsky (Sloppincabbage’s dog): wears glasses because he has the eye condition, Strabismus. Funny, affectionate, smart, a little sneezy.
Mary (age 8): Sloppincabbage’s daughter, and loyal friend to Luke, very smart, fun-loving, good at solving problems.
Johnny Curbstone (age 8): Luke’s son. Good at listening, but not really plugged in.
Terwilliger: A business man who can sometimes be mean and sometimes be helpful (not always on purpose).
Nate Alwayslate
Bessy Fewclothes
Berkeley Bannanapeel
Waggle; his brother Wiggle
Mable Gatsky, mean lady
plus fifty-five other characters
IT SEEMS-Rough sample of one story
For more information about the stories and characters, please go to: it-seems.com.
MORTIMER THE MORTIFIED DRAGON
by Gary Young
will be available here soon!
…it seems, by Gary Young
An illustrated, interactive storybook for children
to be read aloud and acted out by parent and child.
For ages 3-9
IT SEEMS…carries on the oral tradition of the “Ole Sloppincabbage” fables,
created during the Depression. There was no television and little radio, and people
relied on creativity and imagination to carry them to places of interest, fun, and awe.
The best of these traditions included the family in an active way,
reading, listening, and creating the stories.
The stories can be a little different, or the same, each time they are read.
It depends on the moment. Parent and child will enjoy playing with
Mr. Strabinsky (the dog), Ole Sloppincabbage, Luke, and the folks.
The stories are about silly problems for which the characters need a solution.
_____________________________
INTERACTIVE MODES:
1.
1.
Read aloud.
2.
2.
Specific portions are meant to be acted out by the parent and child,
but are written in such a way that the story can complete if the parent
or child are not comfortable acting out the portions.
3.
but are written in such a way that the story can complete if the parent
or child are not comfortable acting out the portions.
3.
Solving the problem in the book. The narrative provides for a
solution by the child. If no solution comes, or if it is a solution
that does not work, the narrative handles this in a positive way
to insure a good outcome.
32 page hardcover book, with at least six books immediately ready.
_______________________________
SOME TITLES INCLUDE:
How do you get a dog out of a tree?
The popcorn eating contest.
Luke gets stuck in a hole.
Eddy Elephant’s Problem.
Luke finds something strange in his sandwich.
Mr. Strabinsky finds a cricket.
A very sticky Halloween.
Benny Bedpost has a booger.
The big, fat egg.
Peanut butter and Luke.
___________________________
Some of the Characters in …it seems
You! A major contributor to the successful outcome of many of the problems posed in these stories is the person to whom the story is being read. The narrative optionally enables the child to solve the problems in the story.
Ole Sloppincabbage & Luke: Both are dense but loyal and generous. Always getting into silly predicaments. Luke is married to Phyllis Willis. Sloppincabbage, whose real name is Willis Willis (Phyllis’ brother), is married to Trudy Streudel Doodle.
Mr. Strabinsky (Sloppincabbage’s dog): wears glasses because he has the eye condition, Strabismus. Funny, affectionate, smart, a little sneezy.
Mary (age 8): Sloppincabbage’s daughter, and loyal friend to Luke, very smart, fun-loving, good at solving problems.
Johnny Curbstone (age 8): Luke’s son. Good at listening, but not really plugged in.
Terwilliger: A business man who can sometimes be mean and sometimes be helpful (not always on purpose).
Nate Alwayslate
Bessy Fewclothes
Berkeley Bannanapeel
Waggle; his brother Wiggle
Mable Gatsky, mean lady
plus fifty-five other characters
IT SEEMS-Rough sample of one story
For more information about the stories and characters, please go to: it-seems.com.
Within these pages, you will find a true example of a person with ADD.
This is an eclectic mix of original plays, short stories, novels,
monologues, and self-help books.
The plays and monologues are available for perusal and rent,
for regional theatre, community theatre, or schools.
The monologues are especially good for schools.
I am also an actor, director, and teacher, so you can
contact me if you need a little help or counseling with the plays.
The books and stories are available for perusal and purchase.
I am also available to help you with writing and publishing questions.
The one-person show, ON HOLD: The MYTH of Male Maturity
will have its west coast premier soon –
the word “soon” being a relative term, maybe “soonish” is a better word.
I hope you find something here that touches you.
Cheers,
Gary Young
Executive Director, Lifetime Achievement Foundation (http://lifetimeachievement.org)
President, Publishers Association of Los Angeles (http://pa-la.org)
Director of Professional Development, Independent Writers of Southern California (iwosc.org)
Vice-Chair, Alliance of Los Angeles Playwrights (laplaywrights.org)
Member: Dramatists Guild of America (dramatistsguild.com)
Member: Book Publicists of Southern California (bookpublicists.org)
Member: Theatre Communications Group (tcg.org)
Member: Independent Book Publishers Association (ibpa-online.org)
If you have any questions,
please contact me at info@garyyoungunlimited dot com
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