Topsy Tales by Donna J. Shepherd: Sully

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Christmas Coloring Page

Illustrator of Topsy Turvy Land (Hidden Pictures Publishing), Kevin Scott Collier, sent this delightful coloring page of Sully, the Singing Snake. Sully's Topsy Tale will be available soon from Guardian Angel Publishing!

*Click on the picture, then print! It will print out full size ready to be colored, or right click on picture,'save picture as...' and print out using your photo program.

Latest Review for Sully's Topsy Tale - Star Search in the Jungle!

New Review for Sully's Topsy Tale!

What’s worse than a giraffe with a sore neck? A singing snake with a sore throat! Meet Sully, the sensational star of Donna Shepherd’s new Topsy Tale. You name it, Sully sings it--solos, arias, and even scats. But what happens when the bane of all serious singers, a sore throat, silences Sully’s beautiful music? Lemon tea, honey…Sully’s well-meaning (and familiar) friends, Chizzy and Dotty, offer up home remedies. Sully’s sure the rest cure will work, but wait! The show must go on, so it’s Star Search in the jungle. Who can stand in for Sully? Will he ever sing again?

There’s a nice message on patience tucked away in this story, and also true friendship. Need to brush up on your musical terms? See the glossary on the back cover, along with a recommendation from a licensed and certified speech-language pathologist. Seems Sully can help children say their ‘s’ sounds! If you’re looking for a warm, bright book that kids will love, Sully’s waiting patiently for a new home.

-- Stephanie Reed, author of The Light Across the River

Sully's Topsy Tale - Reviews

Charmed by a Snake!, June 14, 2010

Donna Shepherd has created another delightful character! Sully the snake is full of personality -- and musical talent! Unfortunately, he must give up singing when he develops a sore throat. It's a good thing he had lots of cute animal friends to help him through his difficulties. By the time he's ready to sing again, he's learned a wonderful lesson about friendship.

Children will love this charming character and relate to his rhyming story. The colorful and lively illustrations add to the fun. They even include hidden hearts for kids to search out! - Diana R. Jenkins, children's author

Sore Throat Silences Snake!, June 10, 2010

Sully's Topsy Tale is a wonderful rhyming story about a solo singing snake with laryngitis. Children will be thrilled as Sully's friends all try to help him with his problem. In the end Sully recovers and discovers in the process that it is good to have friends as they make beautiful music together.

Donna J. Shepherd's rhymes are delightful and have a wonderful message about friendship. Kevin Collier's illustrations are colorful and humorous, and will definitely make children giggle. Donna and Kevin are a winning partnership. I received the book free for review, but it doesn't affect my opinion of the book. I don't recommend books that I don't like.

The back cover includes definitions of musical terms used in the book. I always love a book with an educational element. - Shari Lyle-Soffe, children's author

Now Available - Sully's Topsy Tale

Aren't their expressions adorable? It's almost like you can hear them singing. Sully's Topsy Tale is now available every place books are sold from Guardian Angel Publishing.

The final picture book in the Topsy Tales trilogy features a jazz loving, bebopping, singing snake suffering with laryngitis. What’s an independent snake that only sings solos to do? While waiting for his voice to return, Sully learns to appreciate the talents of others and the value of friendship.

Coloring Pages Sent In!

Here are two masterpieces I received today. Aren't they beautiful? Thanks, Elijah and Emily!

Sully's Topsy Tale

Kevin Scott Collier, illustrator of Sully's Topsy Tale, sent the cover for me to see today. I love it! Aren't their expressions adorable? It's almost like you can hear them singing.

Coming soon from Guardian Angel Publishing.

Sully's Topsy Tale - Coming Along

Kevin (Scott Collier) has been cracking me up all day sending me illos for Sully's Topsy Tale. So colorful and funny. Here's one he has already posted on his blog. There are new characters and hidden hearts throughout the book. Coming soon from Guardian Angel Publishing.

Another Topsy Tale Coming Soon!

Hey, everyone, I have good news! Guardian Angel Publishing has signed me to do another Topsy Tale. This time, Sully gets his day in the sun. Kevin Scott Collier has agreed to visit Topsy Turvy Land one more time to put his fantastical touch on Sully. This book follows Chizzy's and Dotty's books. Watch for more news on Sully's Topsy Tale soon!