Children's book Author

Markette Sheppard

Biography

Markette Sheppard is an Emmy Award-winning journalist and children’s book author. Her bestselling debut book, What Is Light?, inspired children to discover the light within through everyday surroundings. Markette is also founder of The GLOW Brands, LLC, a media company aimed at illuminating perspectives around the world. She earned a master of arts degree in interactive journalism from American University in Washington, DC, and a bachelor’s in communications and French from California State University Dominguez Hills. Markette lives in Maryland with her husband and son.

My Rainy Day Rocket Ship
What Is Light?
My Rainy Day Rocket Ship
What Is Light?
My Rainy Day Rocket Ship
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My Rainy Day Rocket Ship
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$1697
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · May 5, 2020

My Rainy Day Rocket Ship

By Markette Sheppard · With Charly Palmer

A rainy day sparks an indoor space adventure beyond imagination.

32 pages
4.0/7 Bookroo·3.7/5 Goodreads · 283 ratings
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Hardcover
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My Rainy Day Rocket Ship

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2020

A rainy day sparks an indoor space adventure beyond imagination.

What Is Light?

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2020

Discover the hidden glow in everyday moments through a child's eyes.

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My Rainy Day Rocket Ship
Sale price
$1697

My Rainy Day Rocket Ship

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2020

A rainy day sparks an indoor space adventure beyond imagination.

What Is Light?
Sale price
$1899

What Is Light?

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2020

Discover the hidden glow in everyday moments through a child's eyes.

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Cathy Ann Johnson

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