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First Trip to Earth
by
Mark Lappin
and
Alina Lappin
Join Squishy the Seal and his best friend, Crouton Grumbee, on an out-of-this-world adventure! When the shield protecting their home planet, Harpia, is badly damaged, Squishy’s father sends Squishy and Crouton on a daring mission to search the universe for help. Squishy reluctantly agrees; he and Crouton were planning on giving their first musical performance that night, and Squishy dreamed this would propel him to stardom. Seizing the opportunity, Squishy decides to have their music career blast off into space with them instead! However, their journey takes an unexpected turn when they crash-land on a strange new planet—Earth! Stranded but determined, the friends decide to make the best of their situation. They soon discover a party in the park that very night! Can Squishy and Crouton put aside their differences and figure out a way to give their first-ever musical performance? The Adventures of Squishy the Seal: First Trip to Earth is a must-read for young readers who dream big and believe in the power of teamwork.
Mark Lappin is a single father who lives in Toronto, Ontario, with his daughter, Alina Joy Lappin, and his elderly father. Mark’s love of music is shared when he teaches students to play guitar, drums, bass guitar, and sing, as well as guiding them in song creation and recording concepts. Through teaching his students, he has witnessed firsthand the power of music and the creative thinking it provides. When Mark shared his cartoon characters with his students and they all smiled at his creations, he realized the value of bringing his characters and stories to the world. It was his daughter, Alina, who is an avid reader and works as a behavioural psychologist, who encouraged him to introduce his characters through a children’s book. Together, Mark and Alina created the story of The Adventures of Squishy the Seal: First Trip to Earth blending their creative talents and love for storytelling.
Contributors
- Author
- Mark Lappin
- Author
- Alina Lappin
- Illustrator
- Paul Schultz