Last time I posted about the making of my children's book "Toni the Punk Rock Opossum", I was so touched by how much joy and support it received <3
Since I have chosen to self publish, I thought making this sticker set of the "Trash Munchers" would be a fun way to both raise funds for the printing/editing and also provide something adorable to those who are excited for the book!
If interested in following along with this journey, or to visit my shop to snatch one of these little guys, here is my linktree: https://linktr.ee/spookymoosestudio
Hey Everyone! So now that I officially have the first draft written, I am excited to share with you all that I am creating a childrens book this year called... "Toni, the Punk Rock Opossum!" (don't act so surprised 😆) It will be a short tale of how Toni became a "Punk Rock Opossum", and it will be told in the style of a rhyming song! ♥️ This project is a HUGE deal for me and I am going to be giving it everything I have. I have decided to self publish this one so that I can stay true to my original characters and concept. Over the next several months, you will probably see a lot more of this little dude and his bandmates pop up as I fine-tune the characters, environments and compositions.
If the idea of having a children's book about a Punk Rock Opossum excites you too, there are a few ways you can help in making this dream come true!
1. Consider buying work from my shop! Really as simple as that. Since this is a business endeavor, any money I make this year will be helping me in paying for the printing and promoting.
2. Coming later this year, I am planning on releasing some limited edition stickers of Toni and the rest of the "Trash Goblins" as a way to help promote the book and crowd fund.( I will be selling these on my Ko-Fi page and will definitely let you all know when those go up)
3. Like, Share and Talk about it with your buddies! :D As I continue to flesh out these pages and characters, I will be sharing some sneak peeks with you all. I would be thrilled if this can become something others get excited about too! In a world where there are billions of children's books, I'm hoping to create something that hits a special place in your hearts.
Welp! Thats it for now. If you have read. this far, thank you so much for following my page and helping me make my dreams come true ♥️
Also, as I post this little opossum and his friends, I welcome and ENCOURAGE feedback and constructive criticism regarding the styles and changes I toy with.
Last character for my "Toni the Punk Rock Opossum" children's book is Sammy Skunk!
And with that, "Trash Goblins" lineup is complete. As I continue to work on finishing the pages and illustrations these next couple of months, I thought it would be fun to make a cute vinyl sticker package of these little dudes to help fund the printing later on.
(If you are interested in following along in the progress, here is my linktree with all my socials and shop: https://linktr.ee/spookymoosestudio )
After a year of sharing the character art with you all, My first ever children's book: Toni the Punk Rock Possum has officially launched!!
Pre-Orders for "Toni the Punk Rock Possum" are finally open
I will have this option available until October 20th, and books should be here by November 2024!
- First 50 orders will come with a 5x7 print and mini sticker set!
- All pre-orders will be signed
- This book is a full color, 32 page Hardback sizing at 7.5" x7.5"
(If uncomfortable with pre-ordering, but still want to be notified when books are available for purchase, enter your email at the bottom of the shopify page and I will email you when it's ready!)
Here's my linktree with that new preo-rder page: https://linktr.ee/spookymoosestudio
I am SO EXCITED to get this book out into the world!!
Heya! Did you know that the California Leaf-Nosed Bat is one of the few insect-eating bats that can supplement their diet with cactus fruit? Though they are mainly ravenous little insect eaters that fly pretty low to the ground for most of their prey. I am dedicating my next series of Prints/Stickers to these incredible creatures whose habitat and livelihood could use a bit more respect. 🦇
For more of my work, or to visit my shop, here is my linktree: https://linktr.ee/spookymoosestudio
Number 3 in my Christmas Folklore series is Jólakötturinn, the Yule Cat! This adorable beast lurks the snowy countryside and devours those who haven't received new clothes for Christmas... A little incentive for those wool farmers to wrap it up in time for the season. Personally, I think we should use the threat of a man eating cat to complete our tasks a little more often. 👍🎄
He will be on my Etsy later this week
For more of my work, or to snatch a print/sticker come visit me here: https://linktr.ee/spookymoosestudio
I am in the process of writing a children's book called "Toni, the Punk Rock Opossum" and I thought you guys might enjoy his bandmate - "Tommy Toad" <3 I know its still a little early to be picking favorites buuutttttt.....
Also, here is my Linktree if you wanna follow the progress of this book on my socials or visit my shop: