The Adventures of Baby Moon

 

The Adventures of Baby Moon
Written and Illustrated by Nona Kayla

Join Claire de la Lune in the Adventures of Baby Moon. A charming illustrated children's book filled with pleasing water colors, perfect for reading at story time, bedtime or any time. Claire discovers the seasons, connects with family and friends, and yes, even helps to save the day.

 

F is for Family

 

F is for Family
Baby Katharine’s Alphabet Adventures

A special ABC to celebrate alternative, extended, blended, and birth families! 

Welcome to the world, Katherine,
How wonderful you will be!
Because you are the blossom,
Of the most amazing family tree!

Vibrissae

 

Vibrissae
A Collection of Cats, Facts and Whiskers

Inspired by the Santa Cruz Museum of Art And History's exhibit on local collectors, this book was a collaboration between a mother and daughter. Kayla Rose, a crazy cat lady at heart, has collected over a hundred cat whiskers that she found around the house over two decades from a medley of family pets. She wrote the poem to honor all the past, present, and future cats who bring joy into their lives. 

Grandma's Got Tattoos

 

Grandma's Got Tattoos

Written and Illustrated by Nona Kayla

Ernesto has been bullied for having a large birthmark on his face. He goes to Grandma for some comfort and words of calm advice. Grandma tells him a story of her own adventures about being different. She sets off on an adventure one day, with her faithful companion, June E. Purr. They overcome storms, blockages, and unusual encounters. Along the way she meets a helpful pant, a special animal, and personal guide who all help to build feelings of confidence, resourcefulness, and self-esteem.

Did you know?

 

Kayla has now published seven books as well both a tarot deck and an affirmations set!

BOOKS BY KAYLA

• Baby Crone's Tarot Playbook
• F is for Family: A Unique ABC
• Grandma's Got Tattoos
• Journey Through the Tarot
• Laphrodite's Guide to Mindful Menopause
• The Adventures of a Baby Moon
• Vibrissae: A Collection of Cats, Facts and Whiskers

Book Review: Grandma's Got Tattoos

 

Grandma's Got Tattoos

5.0 out of 5 stars

 Love from the elders

Reviewed in the United States on May 13, 2021

Wonderful absolutely wonderful. Historically time and patterns repeat like the ancient art of story telling , sitting around the campfire or the evening fireplace with full bellies and listening to the story teller ( the elders ), it’s a love message of I believe in you and I unconditionally love you too.. The receding pandemic has highlighted these truths of connection. This delightful book should be read to not only children, teens and young adults but also middle aged adults too who want to remember dear love ones or want find a heart grandmother or grandfather, remember seek and you shall receive ... Mother Earth is plentiful.. thank you Kayla Nona

F is for Family!

I have a new grand-daughter! In her honor I made my second children's book, a special ABC to celebrate alternative, extended, blended, and birth families! Full of nonsense verse and lovingly illuminated, now available on Amazon.

F is for Family: A Unique ABC

A Sampling:

Welcome to the world, Katherine,

How wonderful you will be!

Because you are the blossom,

Of the most amazing family tree!

K is for Aunt Katie, 

Who Knows that kooky kangaroos,

Only eat kiwis in Kansas,

Never key-lime pie.

Q is for Quebec,

Where it is considered quite quaint,

To quaff quinces quietly,

With the quality queen.

U is for Uncle Charlie and Uncle Chip,

Who ultimately understood,

That upside down umbrellas,

Are useless against unicorns.

With lots of branches,

And as you will see,

A few grafts on the vine,

Helped to create
your unique family ABC’s!

Blessed Be!

Adventures of A Baby Moon

 Join Claire de la Lune in The Adventures of Baby Moon. A charming illustrated children's book filled with pleasing watercolors, perfect for reading at story time, bedtime or any time. Claire discovers the seasons, connects with family and friends, and yes, even helps to save the day. Written and illustrated by Kayla Garnet Rose, Ph.D.

This is my granddaughter Claire who was born on October 21, 2018. I wrote and illustrated this book to honor her parents, the Moon Family, and as a surprise gift for their baby shower.


I had taken a class in illustrating children's books last spring at Cabrillo College, as well as classes in both watercolor and travel sketching. We got to go on field trips to Moss Landing, Castro Adobe State Park in Watsonville, the Sesnon House in Aptos, and a wonderful day painting at the Shadowbrook in Capitola.

I wrote the poem after my stepdaughter came in for a hypnobirthing session. After printing it out on white paper, I ripped out each verse and colored the edges to create a scroll-like feel, then glued them into my sketchbook where I had prepared the watercolor backgrounds embellished with some pen and ink details.

Next, I scanned all the images into the computer to create a PDF which I could upload to KindleDirect, which also had a tool in order to create the front and back covers. I ordered a proof and next thing I knew, voila, a book was born.

I have two more children's books in the works, one tentatively titled, Grandma's Got Tattoos. My intention is to create books that appeal to the imagination, are lighthearted and whimsical, and are easily enjoyed by both kids and grown-ups alike. These will be based on some of the classic hypnosis scripts such as The Hero's Journey and I hope they will be especially suitable for those with ADD and ADHD to find solutions to feel calm, focused, and relaxed. 

The book is currently available for sale at the Monterey Bay Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center's gift and bookshop. Ask your favorite local bookstore or simply click on the link below to order your copy of The Adventures of a Baby Moon, and as always, thank you for all the support, constructive criticism, suggestions, and heartfelt encouragement!

Blessed Be.

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