I create unique Children's Picture Books to inspire curiosity, collaboration, and connection.
Sylvan's Big Leap!
The day Sylvan leaped out of his comfort Zone
The day Sylvan leaped out of his comfort Zone
The day Sylvan leaped out of his comfort Zone
Sometimes, it starts with an idea...sometimes it happens by accident...sometimes you suddenly realize that you have an opportunity that may never come again.
How do you get in with out getting wet?
The day Sylvan leaped out of his comfort Zone
The day Sylvan leaped out of his comfort Zone
Trying something new can be scary. There are so many things to consider. And what if...?
However, with most things the journey can be the best part!
What if?.....
The day Sylvan leaped out of his comfort Zone
Happy Accidents
New adventures can be a little bit scary.
That scary feeling can mean you’re about to discover something that could change your whole world.
And If you keep going, you might discover so many wonderful things...about yourself.
Happy Accidents
Find out what happens when Sylvan leaps into a whole new world
Happy Accidents
Happy accidents happen when we're out trying new things. And even if we're afraid, we'll experience them when we step onto the road of adventure!
You gotta have Friends!
Find out what happens when Sylvan leaps into a whole new world
Find out what happens when Sylvan leaps into a whole new world
If you're lucky enough, you'll have a friend who's with you all the way. A friend who believes in you, a friend who cheers you all the way.
Find out what happens when Sylvan leaps into a whole new world
Find out what happens when Sylvan leaps into a whole new world
Find out what happens when Sylvan leaps into a whole new world
So many changes, so many opportunities, so many new discoveries...so many things about himself that Sylvan never knew.
A Story for Everyone
Sylvan’s Big Leap is a story for anyone, at any age, who has ever stood on the edge of something new and felt afraid.
My Children's Picture Book debut features Sylvan, a little frog in a big pond, and what happens when he makes the scary decision to leap into the unknown.
A hilarious, inspirational story for anyone!
He's always wanted to be a writer
Cause he has a story to tell
The Next Two Books
Scheduled for Summer of 2026
Second book in the “A Little Frog in a Big Pond” series!
Second book in the “A Little Frog in a Big Pond” series!
A collection of tongue twisters and silly poetry for the funny in all of us! The Green Lizard Queen with a deep purple sheen…A Tailor that I Know…A Glittery Golden Fish…colorful characters with funny stories to tell. Just the first of many “Other Silly Poems“ books.
The Lizard Queen debuts May 28, 2026.
Each poem is illustrated in a different style..'cause I so easily get bored...lol.
Second book in the “A Little Frog in a Big Pond” series!
Second book in the “A Little Frog in a Big Pond” series!
Second book in the “A Little Frog in a Big Pond” series!
Oh, he does! He had a big crush the minute he laid eyes on Charlene. And then he fell in love with her heart. Find out what happens when all that Sylvan AND Charlene thought meant true love...didn't.
Another "Sylvan" book that anyone of any age can enjoy.
“Sylvan loves Charlene”, the second book in my series “A Little Frog in a Big Pond” is loaded with "Easter Eggs"!
Books in the Works!
Second book in the “A Little Frog in a Big Pond” series!
Books in the Works!
I’m currently working on 4 more poetry collection books; “ The Kitchen Witch “, ”Blow Your Horn”, ”Beautiful Dreamer”, and “A Dragon Smokey Blue” (poems are written, illustrations are being conjured.) The process is SO MUCH FUN! These will come out next year (2027)….if others don’t push their way to the front! (No kidding)
SK Crandall
Why I create
I began my picture book journey
when I was old enough to pick up a crayon.
But somewhere along the way, I lost my belief in the
magic of storytelling and I abandoned the idea of creating
my little books in favor of other artistic pursuits.
I kept my stories to myself.
But, my characters with their magical, curious, mystical lives; their poems and lyrics, their desire to manifest insisted
upon coming to life and I came to realize that the stories
about these amazing folks that "arrive" are important to share.
I hope the voices of all these whimsical adventures
(that are so excited to show up),
inspire my readers to live their magic out loud.
My Hope
I am passionate about delighting readers with familiar tales that veer off into unexpected, imaginative twists.
I'm all about helping people express and celebrate the things that can be hard to understand or say out loud.
A great story can spark ideas to create and live your own story of courage and possibility.
My process
I write "children's" literature that focuses on celebrating individuality and the fun that ensues when unique characters come together.
I see so many stories in the oddest of places and people. I love to "people-watch" and wonder about them and where they came from and where they're going. I have vivid dreams, I have characters (including humans, animals, trees and other creatures) that "show up" and want to tell me how they feel and what they experience.
I enjoy using different writing and illustration techniques to tell these stories as I explore the intricacies of how to tell them.
I want to create books that address fear, divergence, and acceptance with humor and colorful characters that foster curiosity, confidence, trust, unity, respect, and joy.