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Hello! I'm Michael Loughman, a passionate children's book author originally from the USA, and I'm now happily living among the vibrant landscapes of Spain. My stories are inspired by the love and adventures of my family and the beautiful world around us. I believe in the magic of imagination and the power of kindness, which I weave into every page I write. My books aim to bring joy, curiosity, and a sense of wonder to children everywhere.
Feel free to connect and follow my journey!
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In Can’t Wait ‘Till Eight, we find a girl excited about her upcoming birthday, but also thinking about all those birthdays between 8 and 16.
Every year is a learning experience, and everyone has their own milestones about what is essential. Do you agree with her worries, hopes, and enthusiasms?
Follow her as she counts down to her eighth birthday.
In Two Branches Of The Same Tree a little girl traverses her universe through two different languages and cultures. How she questions the world that opens up around her is how we all learn to see the moments unravel in front of us.
Being unique is not being different, questions will get you answers, and in the end what we learn we can pass on.
Join her on her journey.
Just because Pluto is no longer a planet, it doesn't mean we don't think about it.
In the Pluto Mission, we find a girl and her friends excited to clean up and resell the idea that Pluto is part of the Milky Way galaxy.
Are their ideas good enough to get people excited about making Pluto a planet again?
What would you try?
Setting your sights high will make sure that your future will always be out of this world.
Relive the cherished moments between a father and daughter with "Time," a heartwarming children's book that celebrates love, growth, and the passing of time in a family setting.
Captivating illustrations that bring the story to life, enhancing the emotional connection.
Touching narrative that captures precious moments shared between a father and daughter.
Ideal for bedtime reading and bonding, making it a cherished addition to any child's library.
"Time" beautifully commemorates the bond between father and daughter, making it an unforgettable gift that resonates through every phase of growing up.
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This is a space for parents and children to come to for questions, no answers, that might be posed in each of the books on the website.
Read us a selection of any of the books and post it here. Reading has only recently been a private thing. For hundreds of years reading together and out loud was part of society. Post your voice and practice projecting with confidence your way of sharing the wonderful world of reading.
Open forum on how AI can be a tool parents and children use to create books together, but also remembering the magic that spontaneous creation and brainstorming between loved ones can create lasting memories,
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