A FUNNY, GENTLY SPOOKY PICTURE BOOK · AGES 5–7
My Dadthe Werewolf Penelope and Scott have a theory about Dad. A very hairy theory.
With one mischievous dog named Molly along for the investigation.
For the grown-ups who do the voices. And the children who always ask for one more story.
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MORE ADVENTURES ON THE WAY
Two more worlds to wander into.
Rabbit turns bedtime into a wild adventure through old New York with his three brothers, while Nana Rosie remembers things a little differently.
Meet Rabbit and his brothers → Coming soon
SUPER SEAMUS & FRIENDS
The Big Little Rescue
A little cat. A red wagon. A very big plan. Seamus is ready for a grand rescue, Annie is inspecting the supplies, and the cat has other ideas.
Meet Seamus and his friends → Coming soon · In development
AT HOME, IN CLASS & AT THE LIBRARY
Where will you read together? FOR PARENTS & CAREGIVERS
Read it with your whole voice. Try a silly voice. Whisper a secret. Pause before the surprise. Leave room for your child to join in and get the joke first. Start with a book you already love.
Try easy read-aloud ideas → Get the free family printables →
A little imagination goes a long way.
FOR TEACHERS & LIBRARIANS
A little wonder for your classroom. Free lessons, playful story ideas and book companions for teachers and librarians. Choose something useful for your group, or invite C. J. to read and perform with them.
Story Studio Live · Concept illustration
Something to try today. Six complete lessons, short activity ideas and a free 45-page collection. Read online or print what you need.
Explore Ideas & Activities →
A companion for storytime. The Werewolf educator pack includes classroom and library plans, discussion prompts and eight activity pages, including a two-page Word Explorer.
Get the free book companions →
Let the children direct. A free introductory 30-minute Zoom workshop: C. J. reads his whole book, then children try voices and direct his performance.
Meet Story Studio Live →
FOR THE GROWN-UPS
Get book news. Occasional notes from C. J. about the books and publication updates. For parents, teachers and other grown-ups.
AFTER THE STORY
A little something to take along. Shirts, stickers, a detective notebook and a bag for the grown-ups doing the voices.
Explore the shop Made to order · Books sold separately
MEET C. J. MCGUIRE
See you at storytime. C. J. McGuire is a dad, a filmmaker, and a longtime teller of bedtime stories.
He writes books made for reading aloud, with big voices, small pauses and jokes children can spot in the pictures.
He lives at the Jersey Shore, where the full moon is very bright and nobody suspects a thing.
(He is definitely not a werewolf.)
For production & publishing partners Interested in adaptation, publishing or licensing? Contact C. J. directly.
Discuss a partnership →
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