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About the Author

Katie Marie is a children’s author who has been journaling about being a published author since she was in high school.  Inspired by the birth of her son, she began jotting little ideas down until one day she came up with the full concept of T-Rex and Tuck Explore the Zoo.  This was the first in a series of stories that she felt passionate to share. She graduated from Northwest Missouri State University and enjoys reminiscing about her semester studying abroad in London, England with her best friend. She currently lives in the Kansas City area with her husband, two little ones, and three dogs. She enjoys the sunshine, laughing until you cry, and finding joy in simple, everyday tasks. She hopes to continue her creative journey and, just maybe, bring a spark of an idea to one of her little readers. 

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Now Available!

T-Rex and Tuck Explore the Kitchen

Enjoy the third book in the series as you travel to the kitchen to make a special birthday cake for Tuck’s dad. T-Rex and Tuck learn how messy baking can be. They will learn the importance of patience and good listening skills, but most of all how much fun cooking in the kitchen together can be!

T-Rex and Tuck Explore the Zoo

Written by Katie Marie

Illustrated by Jessie Johnson

It’s Official…

T-Rex and Tuck Explore the Zoo and T-Rex and Tuck Explore Outer Space are award winning books!

“The Literary Titan Gold Award is bestowed on books that we found to be perfect in their delivery of original content, utilizing fresh themes to convey innovative ideas, and deftly uses elegant prose to transform words into expertly written literature.” -Literary Titan

Click on the award icon to read the full review!

Get colorful.

It begins with an idea. Maybe you think Tuck would look better with a bright pink shirt, maybe T-Rex should be blue. Take whatever artistic liberties you want. Be creative. Download a coloring sheet, then tag me on social - @authorkatiemarie.

Go ahead, get colorful!