Kids love stories, but parents are often too busy to read with them.
As a parent, Mr. Z knows how frustrating that is.
So he creates stories that make everybody happy!
Mr Z's featured Book
Bookfest First Place Award Winner!
"Time big. Time small. Time held dear. This fable feels as natural and eternal as any of Aesop’s, but the story allows the reader to complete its message without reducing it to a slogan. Mr. Z uses both sensibility and craft to illustrate the joy of being present in the moment."
The Mayfly & The Methuselah Tree
Peter Andrews
Author and creator of the How to Write Fast blog
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The Mayfly & The Methuselah Tree
Mr. Z's Stories
Meet Mr. Z!
Art teacher, story teller, and brand new grandfather, Mr. Z connects with kids!
Mr. Z was born a long time ago. Well, not as long as The Methuselah Tree (who was born more than 4500 years ago), but a lot longer ago than the Mayfly, who was born today.
So far, Mr. Z has had two and half careers: art teacher, advertising copyrighter and a short time as a successful filmmaker.
Mr. Z's short comedy, called Your Were Awesome! was published in Best New Plays of 2019. He also published "Rap Notes: Shakespeare's Greatest Hits" for teens.
And now, he inspires kids and their families with his stories tenderly illustrated and voiced. Mr. Z's stories help us all get through life's ups and downs. Read more...
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Testimonials
‘If Ted Lasso wrote children’s books, they’d probably sound like Mr. Z’s.’ - Idaho Mom
"Really, Pinky" is the perfect book for parents and grandparents to share with the young ones in their lives. As Pinky's life bounces between happy and sad, grownups and kids will be charmed, humored, and filled with a life lesson that we need almost every day of our lives!
Really, PInky
Lori Rosolowsky
A lovely tender story; tugs at your heart. Discovering how these characters meet and learn from each other will enhance your appreciation of the wonders of nature and life. Can't wait for our granddaughter to read!
The Mayfly & The Methuselah Tree
Milton Polsky
Time big. Time small. Time held dear. This fable feels as natural and eternal as any of Aesop’s, but the story allows the reader to complete its message without reducing it to a slogan. Mr. Z uses both sensibility and craft to illustrate the joy of being present in the moment.
The Mayfly & The Methuselah Tree
Peter Andrews