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NuDi Gill: Poison Powerhouse of the Sea
Meet Gill, a flashy nudibranch (noo-de-brank) living a fierce and fascinating life in the ocean without a shell and completely… NAKED!
When a curious young snorkeler stumbles upon Gill, she learns there is more than meets the eye when it comes to her sassy new friend. This soft-bodied mollusk is anything but vulnerable, turning a diet of dangerous ocean creatures into a poisonous sting of its own.
Found in unique shapes and colors in every ocean throughout the world, Gill and his diverse family of nudibranchs serve as a reminder that being small doesn’t mean you can’t have it all!
Published by Gnome Road Publishing.
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Nudi Gill Pin-Ups!
The Coloring Book
Nifty Nudibranchs and Other Sassy Sea Slugs
This coloring book is the perfect companion to the picture book NUDI GILL: Poison Powerhouse of the Sea, written and illustrated by Bonnie Kelso and published by Gnome Road Publishing. Gill, the star or NUDI GILL, shares information about all his friends in this delightfully humorous coloring book. A fun activity book for all ages.
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Coming Soon!
OCTOBER 3, 2023
In A Cave
Written by Heather Ferranti Kinser
Illustrations by Bonnie Kelso
Work up an appetite for cave popcorn as you journey into a subterranean world filled with dazzling cave formations and cave-dwelling creatures!
Join two young explorers and their trusted guide as they head off on a wonder-filled underground adventure. Slip through crevices, creep through passageways, and stop to admire the beauty of a fascinating ecosystem. From stalactites and stalagmites, to dripstone, shelfstone, and pearls – there is something to discover at every turn. Troglobites, glow worms, spiders, and bats make your acquaintance before your return to the light and familiarity of places above.
With a lyrical, rhyming text, and illustrations that illuminate and bring warmth to an otherwise dark and damp environment, IN A CAVE is sure to please science and nature lovers of all ages.
FEBRUARY 13, 2023
Sea Smiles
When an otherwise harmless apple becomes the instrument for losing a tooth, a young girl is ready to retire her smile. That is… until she discovers teeth can give us all a lot to smile about.
This humorous, informative story is sure to be a hit with any kid who has lost a tooth, is about to, or just loves learning cool and fascinating facts about animals with weird teeth in the sea! Take a look inside the mouth of a Wolffish, penguin, sea krait and more. Then count up those teeth, and prepare to be surprised. One of these smiley sea animals has over 750,000 “teeth” – and it won’t be the one you’re expecting!
Author-illustrator Bonnie Kelso brings blasts of color, texture and fun to an adorable cast of characters who make the business of losing teeth entertaining, and yet a normal part of life. It’s a perfect addition to any library, home, or dental office waiting room.
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My picture book, Nudi Gill, is an informational fiction picture book for children ages 5 – 8 that explores themes of ocean recreation, wildlife and environmental stewardship.
The first fiction picture book dedicated to nudibranchs, Nudi Gill is fun, informative and entertaining. As an author illustrator and teaching artist, my programs engage children with creative projects. This is a hands-on presentation that sparks the imagination while introducing children to a fascinating marine species.
Bonnie Kelso 