Bøker av Jace Bandalin

The winter season is a time that is overflowing with different celebrations and experiences all over the world! One thing that binds them all together is that each observance carries its own unique brand of magic. Elves with bells, snow with soul, and creatures whose purposes aren't always...benevolent. The Winter Compendium is a collection of short stories and poems that explore different winter customs and characters that you might be less familiar with. From tales of the fearsome Krampus and the looming Yule Cat, to Santa's list and snowball fights; within these pages are stories and illustrations filled with laughs to keep you warm, and tender lessons to bring you light. So pull on your favorite winter coat, take a stroll through Snowman City, and sled down the slope that is The Winter Compendium!

Have you ever wondered what a Jack-o-lantern talks to its therapist about? Or how to make Ghost Pie? Or the warning signs that a Were-Taco may be lurking near? The Halloween Compendium is a collection of short stories and poems that answers these questions and many more! From tales of the spooky house at the end of the block to the mystery of the pumpkin portal, this book dips into the autumnal joys of all things Halloween to entertain any fan of the season be they young or young at heart. So get your costume ready, decorate your favorite candy collecting bucket, and dive into the pumpkin spice latte flavored sea of fall that makes October the most entertaining time of year. Whether you're reading this collection to a loved one or seeking a moment to yourself to slip into the spooky playful vibes; please enjoy the humor, the stories, and the colorful imagery. Be it mid October and your spirit is in full swing or you just need a little bit of that sweet Halloween nectar to get you through the other eleven months of the year, know that this book is here for you should you need it.

Have you ever noticed how the sunlight scatters differently in some areas of the woods? Maybe you've wondered what ogres find stressful when they're out shopping, what a genie wears to the beach, or what's REALLY under a gnomes hat? The Fairy Tale Compendium is a collection of short stories and poems that provides you with the answers to these quandaries along with many others! From tales of looming dragons and stingy genies to sorcerers' curses and the inner musings of the cowicorn; within these pages are stories and illustrations to guide you through a world that's always just a leprechaun's laugh away. No matter how grumpy the gnome, how curious the pixie, or how Pegasuspicious the pony, a world of riddles and magic awaits you! Author and illustrator Jace Bandalin brings his love of fairy tales to life with this collection of original stories and illustrations designed to take you on a journey into a world of magic. Whether you're taking a walk along a nature trail, exploring your local park, or sitting at home and letting your mind wander, the realm of so many enchanted beings is only as far from you as you want it to be. That land of imagination provides the excitement and mystery that never really leaves us if we know where to look. May these stories bring you on that journey of laughter and curiosity.