Book 2 of the Sapphire Family Series
Alicia and Annie
Having a pet is easy, right? You just need to make sure your pet is happy, healthy and safe. But what happens when your very first pet goes missing? Welcome to the world of animals with Alicia and Annie.
Alicia loves animals. For her sixth birthday, Alicia is given her first pet, a guinea pig she names Annie. Alicia wants to be a responsible pet owner, but now her guinea pig is missing. Where is she? Why are the twins shouting? Is there squeaking coming from the bathroom? How will Alicia save Annie and make sure she stays safe?
The Sapphire Family Series
Book 1: Four-year-old twins Jackson and Jillian
Book 2: Six-year-old Alicia
Book 3: Eight-year-old Mason (presented in graphic novel format)
TO PARENTS, CAREGIVERS AND TEACHERS:
The three books in the Sapphire Family Series offer a three-dimensional exploration of sibling interactions and family structure. All three books take place during the same time period, but each book is told from the perspective of a different child.
“Alicia and Annie” is written for read-aloud and for early readers. A healthy recipe, and interactive questions to promote memory recall and emotional intelligence are included. The themes revolve around steps toward independence and positive family dynamics.
Alicia and Annie
By Robin Heald
Illustrated by Alexandra Artigas
Picture Book for Ages 3-9
ISBN: 978-1-7363557-2-5
List Price: $14.99 USD
Paperback
Dimensions: 8.00(w) x 10.00(h) x 0.14(d)
Pages: 52
Publication Date: 12/30/2023
Publisher: Robin Ray Books
About the Artist
Alexandra Artigas is a native of Spain who was raised in several countries throughout Europe and Latin America before settling in California. She studied graphic design and illustration at the Caracas Institute of Design in Venezuela and Children’s Editorial at The Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, CA. Alexandra has worked as a freelance illustrator, product designer and storyboard artist for various publishers and agencies in Spain, Latin America and the USA for over 30 years.
Learn more on her website at www.aleart.com
About the Three Book Series
I was in my classroom when a student asked, “I wonder what my sister is doing right now?” The student’s question made me think about a child’s emerging concept of time: that of being aware of life happening elsewhere, outside of the child’s own experience.
Each book in the Sapphire Family Series is told from a different point of view: that of the twins, in “Jackson and Jillian,” their older sister, Alicia in “Alicia and Annie,” and big brother, Mason in “Mason and Invincible Igor“. All three books take place during the same period of time, early evening.
Although the books can stand alone, read together they offer a three-dimensional exploration of sibling interactions and family dynamics. Reading a story from different points of view is a first step in thinking beyond oneself.
My intention is that the Sapphire Family Series will offer children compelling characters with whom they can identify and grow, and present positive, realistic family dynamics that will delight them.
I hope you enjoy reading the series.
– Robin Heald
