Marlon Finds a Way

By Dan Bailes

Marlon is a feisty cat, Silky a sweet sparrow. Marlon just wants to be friends... but it won't be easy. You'll love this playful, twisty tale about cooling anger, building trust and gaining a friend. 

Can a cat and sparrow ever be friends? 

• Language: English
• Publisher: Nice Dog Books
• Release date: May 23, 2021
• ISBN: 9781953698032

Dan Bailes

Dan creates funny chapter books for children and anyone who loves a good story. His tales feature animals and siblings who may bicker but then come together to solve a problem or meet a challenge. His quirky characters charm us with their silly delights and surprising insights. It's fun to watch them develop self-reliance, grit and the courage to think for themselves. He wrote his first stories when his daughter and son were young and continues the tradition for grandchildren Bennett, Julian, Louise and Helen. With whimsical humor and a playful imagination, Dan's stories are often inspired by something they shared or an issue they were dealing with. It's fun to see the world through their eyes. It's quite a view! Dan lives in Washington, DC with his wife Sharon and their dog of the North, KukkaTahti. When he's not writing or reading or thinking silly thoughts, he likes to hang out with Sharon, play with Kukka, do yoga, take pictures, listen to music or just watch the flowers grow.

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Marlon Finds a Way

A Twisty Tale of Anger, Trust & Friendship

Marlon

Silky

Marlon and Silky dedicate this book to all their fans and to Bennett, Julian, Louise and Helen. You inspire us every day!

Marlon Finds a Way

A Twisty Tale of Anger, Trust & Friendship

Story  & Illustrations by

Dan Bailes

Cover Design by Erin McMahon

Nice Dog Books / Washington, DC

Copyright © 2021 by Dan Bailes

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Publisher’s Note: This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places, and incidents are a product of the author’s imagination. Locales and public names are sometimes used for atmospheric purposes. Any resemblance to actual people, living or dead, or to businesses, companies, events, institutions, or locales is completely coincidental.

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Ordering Information: Special discounts are available on quantity purchases by libraries, schools, associations, and others. For details, contact the publisher at the address above.

Bailes / Dan. Author, Illustrator — First Edition

ISBN 978-1-953698-03-2

Library of Congress Control Number: 2021905170

Printed in the United States of America

Contents

Marlon’s Problem

The Creep and Pounce

Mad Marlon

The Quiet Count and Check It Out

Marlon’s Silky

Silky’s Silky

Marlon Makes a Plan

Marlon Tries to Fly

Marlon Tries Again

Cats Can’t Fly

High Chirpy Voices

What Can