Three stories of triumph combine to empower young readers to look inward for strength and create their own definition of bravery. Told in gentle, rhyming couplets, this collection of stories presents relatable moments of unease and the strength found in conquering fears. A roaring nighttime thunderstorm, the first day of preschool, and a doctor's visit, in turn, encourage young readers to forge their own paths of strength in times of distress. Illustrated in rich, emotional scenes that depict vignettes of daily life, this book provides comfort and empowerment for resilience and resolution.

Three Ways to Be Brave: A Trio of Stories

Literature & Fiction

Clark, Karla

Short Stories & Anthologies

Rise x Penguin Workshop

Once Upon A Camping Dream

MANARCHY LLC

A tired mommy lets her daughter have a turn being the parent at bedtime inYou Be Mommy, a humorously charming debut picture book from writer Karla Clark and illustrator Zoe Persico. Mommy's too tired to be Mommy tonight. Can you be Mommy and hold me tight? In this clever, rhyming picture book, a mother tells her child that she's simply too tired to be Mommy tonight and asks her daughter to take over for her. An utterly relatable theme told with humor and heart provides a story parents and children will delight in reading together at bedtime.

You Be Mommy

Children's Books

Feiwel & Friends

A tired daddy lets his son have a turn being the parent at bedtime in Karla Clark'sYou Be Daddy, a humorously charming companion picture book toYou Be Mommy, featuring illustrations by Steph Lew. Daddy's too tired to be Daddy tonight. Can you be Daddy and hug me tight? In this clever, rhyming picture book, a father tells his child that he's simply too tired to be Daddy tonight and asks his son to take over for him. An utterly relatable theme told with humor and heart provides a story parents and children will delight in reading together at bedtime.

You Be Daddy

Humor

About the Author\nKarla Clark writes fiction for adults and children, but picture books are her passion. Her favorite sound in the world is a child’s giggle. Karla is a member of the Society of Book Writers and Illustrators and lives in Rockford, Illinois, with her husband and son. When she is not writing, she’s creating paper collages and digital art that she sells at art shows.\nZoe Persico is an illustrator with a love for everything cute, colorful, and full of whimsy. Her books include Mermaids Fast Asleep, Summer Color and Georgia's Terrific, Colorific Experiment. She currently resides in comfy and cozy Illinois with her significant other, Kasper, and their dog named Zombie.\nA tired mommy lets her daughter have a turn being the parent at bedtime in You Be Mommy, a humorously charming debut picture book from writer Karla Clark and illustrator Zoe Persico.\nMommy's too tired to be Mommy tonight. 
Can you be Mommy and hold me tight?\nIn this clever, rhyming picture book, a mother tells her child that she's simply too tired to be Mommy tonight and asks her daughter to take over for her.\nAn utterly relatable theme told with humor and heart provides a story parents and children will delight in reading together at bedtime.

Karla Clark's You Be series continues with You Be Grandma, all about a grandma being just too tired to do the bedtime routine and asks her granddaughter to take over for her.\nCan you be Grandma and turn off the light? 
Grandma’s too tired to be Grandma tonight.\nShe played dress-up and drank afternoon tea. 
Helped you climb up the Sycamore tree.\nTook a hike and went for a dip. 
Now she’s exhausted! There’s an ache in her hip.\nIn this clever, rhyming picture book, a grandma tells her granddaughter that she's simply too tired to be Grandma tonight and asks her granddaughter to take over for her.\nAn utterly relatable theme told with humor and heart provides a story parents, grandparents, and children will delight in reading together at bedtime.

You Be Grandma

Growing Up & Facts of Life

You Be Grandpa

A tired daddy lets his son have a turn being the parent at bedtime in Karla Clark's You Be Daddy, a humorously charming companion picture book to You Be Mommy, featuring illustrations by Steph Lew. Daddy's too tired to be Daddy tonight. Can you be Daddy and hug me tight? In this clever, rhyming picture book, a father tells his child that he's simply too tired to be Daddy tonight and asks his son to take over for him. An utterly relatable theme told with humor and heart provides a story parents and children will delight in reading together at bedtime.

<div class="Section1"> Karla Clark's delicious firstnovel takes on the enduring themes of family, food and love.&nbsp; Filled with dozens of rustic Italianrecipes, this funny and touching love story offers a peek into the lives of aspirited Italian-American family of "foodies." &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; SabinaGiovanotti, waitress by day and aunt extraordinaire by night, is forty, single,and still living above her family's folksy café in Chicago's Little Italy.&nbsp; Sandwiched between four sisters, all happilymarried with children, and her mother and aunt, both cooks at the café, Sabinais trying to come to terms with the fact that her life didn't turn out asplanned. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Shewas supposed to marry her childhood sweetheart Vito Salina and run her family'scafé with him.&nbsp; But a tragic accidentripped Vito from her life...one week before their wedding...leaving Sabina stuck inneutral, waiting for the next course of her life. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Eighteenyears later, it's brash, red-headed Aunt Lina who propels Sabina into overdriveand helps her to discover all the wonderful life there is between appetizersand dessert. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Pullup a stool, tuck in your napkin, and enjoy! &nbsp; </div>

Between Courses: A Culinary Love Story

Cookbooks, Food & Wine

AuthorHouse

Karla Clark's delicious first novel takes on the enduring themes of family, food and love. Filled with dozens of rustic Italian recipes, this funny and touching love story offers a peek into the lives of aspirited Italian-American family of "foodies." Sabina Giovanotti, waitress by day and aunt extra ordinaire by night, is forty, single, and still living above her family's folksy caf in Chicago's Little Italy. Sandwiched between four sisters, all happily married with children, and her mother and aunt, both cooks at the caf, Sabina is trying to come to terms with the fact that her life didn't turn out as planned. She was supposed to marry her childhood sweetheart Vito Salina and run her family's caf with him. But a tragic accident ripped Vito from her life... one week before their wedding... leaving Sabina stuck in neutral, waiting for the next course of her life. Eighteen years later, it's brash, red-headed Aunt Lina who propels Sabina into over drive and helps her to discover all the wonderful life there is between appetizers and dessert. Pull up a stool, tuck in your napkin, and enjoy!

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Books by Clark, Karla

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Three Ways to Be Brave: A Trio of Stories

Once Upon A Camping Dream

You Be Mommy

You Be Daddy

You Be Mommy

You Be Grandma

You Be Grandpa

You Be Daddy

Between Courses: A Culinary Love Story

Between Courses: A Culinary Love Story