As a writer and librarian, CRISTINA ERGUNAY believes in the magic of picture books. She spends her days celebrating the written word with a cup of coffee in her hand and a seashell in her pocket. After years of living and working in New York City, she moved back to the Jersey Shore to build sand castles with her husband and daughter. She is still patiently waiting for The Great Pumpkin.

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BEDTIME FOR CRANKY CRAB
by Cristina Ergunay, illustrated by Heather Sketcheroos
Scholastic Cartwheel, 2020
This sweet rhyming padded board book is perfect for cranky kiddos not quite ready for bed — it’s The Pout-Pout Fish for the preschool set!