Mary Amato

Writing with Humor, Heart, & Grit

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Traveling Tales

August 6, 2020 by Mary Amato Leave a Comment

From the pen of award-winning children’s book author Mary Amato come three timeless, original stories specifically written for audio. Each story features a character who takes an unexpected journey. Lovingly-crafted long-form stories with rich language and imagery,  The Chair, The Umbrella Maker and her Son, and Goose Child are meant for young children and adults to enjoy together. Narrated by the talented voice-actor Kate Reading and showcasing the gorgeous music of Amy K Bormet, these are perfect for bedtime snuggles. The first story in the collection, The Chair, is also available to enjoy in video form as a shadow theater production.

Story by Mary Amato; text editing and illustrations by Andrea Caspari; narration by Kate Reading; music by Amy K Bormet; music and video editing and additional illustrations by Mary Amato; sound engineering by Cletus Kennelly, Urban Garden Recording Studio.

Purchase link. ISBN 978-1-953486-00-4

The Chair
After being bought and sold, a carpenter’s favorite creation longs for a happy ending.
The Umbrella Maker and her Son
A lost son uses his mother’s silk and scissors to create a wondrous guide that he hopes will bring them back together.
Goose Child
When a girl is accidentally misplaced during a storm, she discovers that not one but two loving families are ready and waiting.

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I give voice to the funny, sad, messy, and wondrous stories of life, especially the stories of children and young adults. My mission: each book has humor and heart. If you are a teen and/or you're looking for info about my books and music for older readers, please check out my www.thrumsociety.com site.
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