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About the Author
Karen Carmack Clinton developed a love for literature and theatre at a young age. Acting in school plays and writing poems and dramas was the natural result of that passion. Inspired by her love for children, Karen is now writing stories to instill subtle values in young minds. She resides in Denison, Texas.
Deli's Pickle is her first book.
Activities Time:
Play is exceedingly important for children to develop thinking skills, socialization skills, concentration skills, coping skills, and innumerable other abilities. At a time when “fun” is hard to come by, we adults need to find ways to give kids an avenue to learn with laughter.
Ideas utilizing the following categories may give parents and their children some ideas for fun after reading “Deli’s Pickle” together.
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Creative Drama Activities
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Writing Suggestions
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Available in eBook format too!
Just outside the town of Adderville lives an underground community of mice who are doing their best to keep their existence a secret from the humans.
One of its residents is a tiny, overbearing mouse who often finds herself in trouble because of her bossiness. Deli wants things done her way all the time. To be honest, she would rather read, play, or throw tantrums than do anything her parents tell her to do. But when a scary chain of events suddenly leaves Deli in a precarious situation, she learns a difficult life lesson: that being courteous, mannerly, and respectful is much better than being bossy.
Deli's Pickle is the charming story of a tiny yet bossy mouse as an unexpected adventure leads her to learn valuable life lessons.
Deli's Pickle Virtual Release Video + Interview
Deli's Pickle was released during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic so we filmed a virtual release "party" including a 1-on-1 interview of the author by her inspirational muse for the main character in the book. Come check it out!
In the Press
Deli's Pickle is such a delightful adventure! I think young readers would be able to relate to these adorable mice! Valuable lessons about respect, family, love, and devotion are front and center in this story. The detailed and sweet illustrations top off this engaging story!
5-Star Review,
Verified Amazon Purchaser