Burt Kempner

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Writer-Producer Burt Kempner has worked professionally in New York, Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., and Florida. His work has won numerous major awards, and has been seen by groups ranging in size from a national television audience in the United States to a half-dozen Maori chieftains in New Zealand. Spurred by his love for young people, he started writing children's books in 2015. Join him on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/burt.kempner) and LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/burt-kempner-9867581?trk=hp-identity-name).

Larry the Lazy Blue Whale was his first published book, followed by Monty the Movie Star Moose, The Five Fierce Tigers of Rosa Martinez and the School of Animal Magic Adventure series: Maisha the Educated Elephant, Dolphins in Distress, The Salmon Who Wanted to Run and The Purple Wave.

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Dolphins in Distress: A School of Animal Magic Adventure -- Book Two Sep 15, 2019

by Burt Kempner , Cal Howard

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Why are dolphins and whales beaching themselves around the world? The School of Animal Magic action team -- Maisha the elephant, Jonas the cattle egret and Maliki, a white lion from the stars -- is sent out to find answers and nothing, not even a sea monster or the man with the world's largest ears, will get in their way. A rollicking adventure that also addresses a little-known danger to marine mammals.

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The Purple Wave: A School of Animal Magic Adventure -- Book 4 Apr 29, 2020

by Burt Kempner , Cal Howard

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With his mysterious ability to work magic on Earth, Maliki the star-born white lion, is an invaluable member of the School of Animal Magic action team. When he learns that his home planet is in great peril, he secretly teleports his fellow team members – Maisha the elephant and Jonas the cattle egret – there and tells them about a fearsome Purple Wave that could destroy his world’s civilization. The problem is that Maliki possesses no magical powers on his own planet – but Maisha and Jonas do! Will they master their new skills in time to defeat the Purple Wave and spare the planet’s inhabitants from total disaster? This is the wildest mission the School of Animal Magic team has ever undertaken.

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Maisha the Educated Elephant: A School of Animal Magic Adventure -- Book One Sep 5, 2019

by Burt Kempner , Cal Howard

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Young Maisha is the pride of her elephant herd. They sent her off to study about the outside world at the prestigious School of Animal Magic. She returns bearing an urgent warning. If only she can remember what it is! As she struggles to recall what she learned time may be running out for the herd -- and all elephants. Maisha the Educated Elephant combines a charming story with a compelling message about animal survival.

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The Salmon Who Wanted to Run: A School of Animal Magic Adventure -- Book Three Sep 25, 2019

by Burt Kempner , Cal Howard

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It is one of Nature’s crowning achievements: each year salmon make an incredible journey from the sea to the rivers where they were born to spawn their young. Their return home — called a run — is dangerous but huge numbers of salmon take part. Until recently. Why is the wild salmon population dwindling and what can be done about it? The School of Animal Magic action team — Maisha the elephant, Jonas the cattle egret and Maliki, a white lion from the stars — is on the case. But will they arrive in time to save the salmon? Another highly entertaining and inspiring adventure from author Burt Kempner and illustrator Cal Howard.

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Monty the Movie Star Moose Sep 10, 2015

by Burt Kempner , Stephanie Richoll

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The Great North Woods is home to many special animals, but the King of Special is Monty the Moose himself ... at least according to Monty! After all, he does sport a most magnificent golden whisker on his chin. Surely he is movie star material and worthy of special treatment! However, the "Woods" are modest and simple, and those who live there let what matters matter. Not so for Monty! He travels over the rivers and through the woods to Hollywood to seek his well-deserved fame and fortune. Find it he does . . . among other things!

Larry the Lazy Blue Whale, A Mild Wild Story (Mild Wild Stories Book 1) May 13, 2015

by Burt Kempner , Stephanie Richoll

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Not all whales are created equal. Some are lazy. And then there's Larry, the laziest blue whale who ever lived. Unfortunately, he forgot to hang his "Do Not Disturb" sign before he started his nap, and whale dreams are sometimes meant to be interrupted. He may be enjoying his dream state for now, but the ocean is a big open house for unannounced visitors. You never know who you will bump into!

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