Children’s books for kids & kids at heart
written & illustrated by Dr. Kelleyerin Clabaugh
Available Books
Princesses, Ponies and Pa'u Series ***
Princesses, Ponies and Pa'u Series ***
Ka Hui Lio Lani
Pa’u is a beautiful representation of the history of Hawai’i on horseback.
Horses were introduced to the Hawaiian islands in the early 1800s. Unlike most of the Western world, Hawaiian women (wahine) rode astride like their male counterparts.
To protect their gowns, the wahine would drape themselves in long colorful silk skirts (pa’u), allowing them to ride with dignity and modesty over the rough terrain of Hawai’i.
As cars replaced horses as transportation, the functional Pa’u skirt developed into a form of pageantry.
Modern day Pa’u riders honor their cultural traditions and showcase their horsemanship and lei making skills while bringing vibrancy and beauty to parades.
Each Hawaiian island is represented by a different color.
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My 6-year-old granddaughter, Hazel, and I delighted in reading this book! She was hooked after the first two pages. The book addresses differences among not only animals, but people, too. Colorful, lively illustrations are used, and genuine dialogue promotes acceptance and helps children realize, “You are just the way you are meant to be!” This book is a keeper! Clara Fromme
Clara Fromme
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“Why isn’t Harriette hairy yet?” is my toddlers favorite book. So much so that when we choose it as his book at night he always asks for it to be read twice in a row. He also has to move my fingers while holding the book to make sure he can see all the animals! We love this book. The graphics are beautiful, the story has a good lesson on self awareness, and we also get to learn about many of our favorite animals. I really enjoy the fact that this children's book was written by a vet. Extra bonus is all of Dr Kelleyerin Clabaugh’s books have animals facts in the back of the book about all the animals you see drawn.
Kaia Stachel
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“"Harriette" is our favorite book written by Dr Clabaugh, but we have more of her books on our shelf as they are educational, full of imagination, each have important lessons for children, and we get to learn about new and exciting animals! I also love how a portion of the book goes to an important cause. We can't wait for the next ones to be published!
Amazon Purchaser
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Great story and information! Loved it! Fun to read with my niece.
Kalyssa
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Sweet, loving, and authentic children’s book. Beautifully illustrated. Loving message to be yourself.
Amazon Purchaser - Oregon
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The story of Harriette and her struggle to find out why she looks different from the other animals is so well done and is written in a way that young children can relate. It talks about kindness, friendship, learning that each animal can be unique and made to be just who they are. It is a lesson of acceptance and appreciation for our differences but not preachy…. Just a sweet, kind story with fabulous drawings to accompany it
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This story had me wanting to reach through the pages and give this sweet little porcupine a hug! Quilliam longs to connect and get a hug, but his sharp quills prevent this. It is not until he learns that exposing your softer side, while making you more vulnerable, will allow others to connect with you. I can easily see young children hearing/ reading this and relating. A great story with a good lesson and wonderful illustrations.
Meghan - Houston TX
Meet the real-life animals in the stories *
Meet the real-life animals in the stories *
I have worked and volunteered all over the world with domestic and exotic species. Each of my allegories are based on animals I have had the pleasure to work on.
Reading Supports Conservation *
Reading Supports Conservation *
I donate a portion of the profits from the sale of each of my books to various non-profit organizations dedicated to protecting and promoting the animals in my stories.
