Melissa Woo
​Professional Writer. Creative Thinker.
CHILDREN'S FICTION
​Sometimes it's fun to just act like a kid again. Writing children's books is a great reminder of that. I've written a bunch of books for Hallmark Gift Books and have enjoyed every moment of it.
​WHEN YOU GROW UP
(Hallmark Gift Books, 2009)
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"When you grow up, what will you be?
Where will you go? What will you see?
The world's jam-packed with things to do!
There's lots in store for grown-up you!"
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​Insert a picture and be transformed into an astronaut, a deep-sea diver, and even a professional cupcake-eater!
DANCE WITH ME - An Interactive Book
​(Hallmark Gift Books, 2009)
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"Boogie-woogie! Twist and shout!
Let your inner cool cat out!
Shoo-wop-bee-bop! Just lose control!
Oh yeah, it's time to rock and roll!"
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From hula to Latin moves, just push a button, hear a song-- and you'll be dancing all day long!
​KNOCK, KNOCK! WHO'S THERE?
(Hallmark Gift Books, 2009)
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"Knock, knock! Who's there?
Argh! Who could ye be?
It's a pirate ship captain
with one eye to see!"
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Create more than 200 different characters-- and 200 different versions of this story by flipping the pages in this way-zany, super-silly, mix-and-match book.
TICKLE ME​
(Hallmark Gift Books, 2011)​
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"Everyone in Tickle Town
is tickled that you're here!
They love to get their giggle on
all throughout the year!
Grouchy-pants are not allowed!
No pouting, frowns or prickles!
All you'll find in their fun town
are laughter, smiles and tickles!"
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Kids join Piggie, Donkey, and Monkey for some
ticklish fun!
BOOK 1: COOPER'S BIG BEAR HUG​
(Hallmark Gift Books, 2011)
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"Every day when Cooper woke up, his mom fixed him a bowl of his favorite morning honey, gave him a great big hug, and said, "Cooper, I love you!"
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In this first book of the Cooper Interactive Series, Cooper wants to find the perfect way to show his mom he loves her. He enlists the help of his pals Finley the Frog, Teeka the Squirrel, and Sanford the Owl. Finally, Cooper thinks up a great idea all by himself!
BOOK 4: COOPER'S AIRPLANE ADVENTURE
(Hallmark Gift Books, 2011)
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"Early one morning, Cooper rubbed his eyes, scratched his head, wiggled his paws, and hopped out of bed. This was going to be a very fun day. Cooper was going to visit his grandma-- and he was going to take his first airplane ride ever! It was time to get ready for an exciting adventure."
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In this fourth book of the Cooper Interactive Series, Cooper goes to visit his grandma. His imagination really takes off as he goes on his first-ever plane ride!
THE BEST PIROUETTE YET!
(Hallmark Gift Books, 2011)
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"One day at dance class, Sabrina and Martina's ballet teacher made a very important announcement. "The annual Twinkle Toes Twirl-a-Thon is coming up!" she declared. "Work on your pirouettes-- the winner will get to be on the cover of Ballet Today!"
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Sabrina and Martina are best friends determined to win the upcoming Twinkle Toes Twirl-a-Thon. Their constant practice has left hardly any time for them to spend with each other. Thankfully, Doug the Pug and Doodle the Poodle find a way to bring these pals back together.
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A DAY AT FAIRY GRANDMOTHER'S
(Hallmark Gift Books, 2012)
"Hip hip hooray! It's a beautiful day! You're sure to have a magically marvelous time. Just look at this dazzling castle! All sorts of excitement and adventure await you-- so come on! With just a knock on the door, the fun will begin."
Fairy Grandmother has lost her wand and needs help from a child! When read aloud, Fairy Grandmother chimes in with a special question or choice for a child to make. The child's answers will trigger an appropriate response from Fairy Grandmother and help her find her wand so she can conjure up a big surprise!
SABRINA BALLERINA'S
GRAND TALENT SHOW
(Hallmark Gift Books, 2012)
"It's time for Sabrina to twirl in the spotlight! And look! All her ballet classmates came to watch her perform. Martina, Doug, and Doodle are supposed to be in the audience to cheer her on, too. But she can't seem to find them anywhere!"
Sabrina the Ballerina is going to the Petite Bonbon Stage to perform in a talent show, but she needs help along the way! This interactive book will trigger Sabrina to ask questions of a child when read out loud. The child's answer will then trigger an appropriate response from Sabrina.
SANTA AND THE CHRISTMAS EVE FLIGHT
(Hallmark Gift Books, 2013)
"Christmas is nearly here, and everyone's all abuzz at the North Pole! The elves are loading up the sleigh with gifts, the reindeer are flexing their flying muscles after air-robics class, and Santa's busy checking his Naught and Nice List for the second time!"
Santa needs help to get all the Christmas gifts delivered on time! When this story is read out loud, Santa chimes in with a special question or choice for a child to make. Those answers will trigger an appropriate response from Santa and help him on his Christmas Eve flight!