Meet Mr. Rick
Mr. Rick is a children's author, classroom educator, and longtime newspaper columnist who believes the best learning happens when children are smiling.
Working with young learners has deepened Mr. Rick's appreciation for children's curiosity, imagination, and love of discovery. That appreciation inspires him to create books that make learning memorable through storytelling, humor, kindness, and heart.
Coming Soon from Mr. Rick
ORANGE IS ORANGE
A heartfelt picture book about being different—and being perfectly happy with who you are.
Orange is different from the other 63 crayons in his box. They see what makes him different. Orange simply sees himself.
As Orange goes about his day, the other crayons begin to discover something important: different doesn't mean broken, and being yourself doesn't require fixing.
With humor, heart, and a little crayon-colored wisdom, Orange Is Orange celebrates individuality, acceptance, and the wonderful possibilities that appear when we learn to see one another a little differently.
Learning Beyond the Textbook
Cellopolis trading cards turn science review into something students can collect, share, and remember.