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Are you an adult who is sick of reading sugary-sweet and dumbed down books to your kids? Do you like to hear your kids laugh out loud?  Are you a weirdo with a dorky sense of humor?  (I knew I liked you for a reason!) This book is for you.

In the world of "Twisted Tales" there are snoring Princesses, and Saber-toothed marshmallows. There’s a crocodile who loves eating babies but hates eating vegetables. And there are a couple of poems that make you want to curl up with your kid on your lap, and read books in a rainstorm. Read some sample poems on this website.

Quill Press

ISBN 978-1-947848-95-5

People often ask me, "Why did you choose the word Tacky for your book title?!" For me, Tacky is a good thing.  It means being carefree, adventurous, and probably barefoot.  Most importantly, it means being able to laugh together as a family, and to not always take things seriously, (especially ourselves.)

Advanced Praise for "Twisted Tales for Tacky Children."

"Gripping.  A compelling glimpse into the misunderstood life of vegatablephobic illustrated crocodiles." 

"Heartwarming, funny, and clever. Katie Hayes is the best writer since Geoffrey Chaucer. "

"Brilliant. It's been a long time since I laughed this hard.... because I'm an extinct marshmalllow and I don't have a mouth anymore."

Crocodiles, Monthly

My Dad, Daily on the Phone

The Mid-Western Journal of Peep Archaeology. 

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