Excerpt from children’s book Jackie the Penguin Goes to India

When the tiger rolled over to its stomach … and looked straight at us, I asked, “Alex, did you finally get a good close-up tiger picture?” Excerpt from children’s book Jackie the Penguin Goes to India Paperback edition:  https://amzn.to/3CpO1YR eBook edition: https://amzn.to/3Edi06U #india #tigers #jungle #kidsbooks #childrensbooks #childrenbook #adventurebook #chapterbooks #chapterbook #firstreader #firstreaderbooks #junglebook #picturebook #wildlifephtography #wildlifephotos #penguinsContinue reading “Excerpt from children’s book Jackie the Penguin Goes to India”

Ready for a wild adventure with your little explorer? 

“Jackie the Penguin Goes to India” is the perfect gift for curious kids—and the grownups who love reading with them! Looking for a children’s book that’s educational, adventurous, and absolutely adorable? Meet Jackie the Penguin, the intrepid traveler who’s off to India in search of the elusive Bengal tiger! In this fourth installment of the Adventures of Jackie theContinue reading “Ready for a wild adventure with your little explorer? “

Send your curious child, grandchild, niece, or nephew on a virtual adventure of a lifetime! 

While reading, or being read to, the Adventures of Jackie the Penguin series books, your child will be magically transported to a thrilling African safari, enchanted forests of Madagascar, magnificent Yellowstone National Park, and mysterious jungles of India teeming with wildlife. Kids will learn about lions and giraffes, wolves and bears, lemurs and chameleons, majestic tigers, and many more fascinating animals and birds.Continue reading “Send your curious child, grandchild, niece, or nephew on a virtual adventure of a lifetime! “

Jackie the Penguin Goes to India Is Published

Hey parents, grandparents, aunts, and uncles! Would your adventurous child, grandchild, niece, or nephew enjoy exploring the Indian jungle in the company of a little penguin who can talk? In this fourth book of the Adventures of Jackie the Penguin series, children will join Jackie the Penguin and travel through Indian wildlife reserves in search of theContinue reading “Jackie the Penguin Goes to India Is Published”

Jackie the Penguin Goes to America eBook On Sale

Only $0.99 Oct 22 – 24 “Jackie the Penguin Goes to America: Jackie Visits American National Parks and Learns About the Animals, Geysers, Glaciers, Caves, and Native American Tribes” The third book of “Adventures of Jackie the Penguin” series In addition to the paperback edition, the eBook edition of this book is now available forContinue reading “Jackie the Penguin Goes to America eBook On Sale”

“How to Be a Published Author” Free In-Person Lecture 

“How to Be a Published Author” Free In-Person Lecture  – March 13, 2024 – AAWR Post by Jessa Burtis, Contributing Editor Dear readers, writers, and aspiring authors, Please join an in-person lecture by author Alex Shaland on how to write and publish your own book. Alex will share his writing and publishing experience at this event, hostedContinue reading ““How to Be a Published Author” Free In-Person Lecture “

Alex Shaland Presents Writers Workshop on October 19

Please join local author Alex Shaland for this all ages writers workshop at the Coventry Branch of Heights Libraries!  Alex will also share adventures from his book, “Jackie the Penguin Goes on Safari: A Story of One Little Penguin who Wanted to Meet the Wild Animals of Africa.” Coventry Branch Library Address: 1925 Coventry Road, Cleveland Heights, Ohio DateContinue reading “Alex Shaland Presents Writers Workshop on October 19”

Come to Loganberry’s Kids & Illustrated Literature Show 

Come to Loganberry’s Kids & Illustrated Literature Show  Date: September 9, 2023 Time: 12 pm-4:00 pm Place: Loganberry Books13015 Larchmere Blvd.Shaker Hts., OH 44120216.795.9800 Among many other children’s book authors, Alex Shaland will be showcasing his new book “Jackie the Penguin Goes to Madagascar.” In addition, Alex’s previous book from the Adventures of Jackie theContinue reading “Come to Loganberry’s Kids & Illustrated Literature Show “

eBook Jackie the Penguin Goes to Madagascar Released

I am happy to share good news: in addition to the paperback edition, the eBook version of my latest book “Jackie the Penguin Goes to Madagascar: Jackie Meets the Animals of Madagascar and Learns to Care About Nature” is now available at Amazon. To review the book, please follow the link: https://amzn.to/3QylWDi This book, the second in the “AdventuresContinue reading “eBook Jackie the Penguin Goes to Madagascar Released”

“Jackie the Penguin Goes to Madagascar” is released

I am happy to share the good news: Alex Shaland’s new children’s book “Jackie the Penguin Goes to Madagascar” is now released. In this book, Jackie meets adorable lemurs, colorful chameleons, tiny frogs, strange insects, beautiful birds, and other fascinating wildlife. No matter whether large or small, these creatures are very special because most ofContinue reading ““Jackie the Penguin Goes to Madagascar” is released”