Swing Swing Listening Lizard

is a story written for kids, by kids.

We all read stories to our children, hoping that they take away the right lessons from the stories we know and love. But how are those stories received and stored in their little developing minds? “Swing Swing Listening Lizard!” is an original story conceived (almost) verbatim from the minds of toddlers and gives us all a rare look at how the lessons we all value are interpreted and told by the children we try to teach them to.

Synopsis

When Blendy, the chameleon, ignores his friends and wanders off, he finds himself in the middle of a dangerous situation. Can he get himself out of this jam and learn his lesson in enough time?

Get ready for this cute, colorful, and bizarre story straight from the busy minds of a three and five year old.

This story (surprisingly) covers the following themes for you and your little ones to discuss: Listening, Problem-solving, Patience, Imagination.

Our Project

We are looking for support to help these your readers find the right illustrators, printers, and distributers to bring their first book to life. Here is a descriptive brief and some stills from our early production and images of the book as it shapes into its final project.

Author Bio(s):

Ndukaku Anyikam was born in 2015 in Anaheim, CA to Nigerian-American parents. As a naturally passionate storyteller, animal, and science enthusiast, Ndukaku’s interest in world-building had always been encouraged. All too often, he (along with his brother) would create characters and story arcs and tell them to anyone who would listen. Eventually, it got to the point where these stories began getting captured and put into print. His stories, along with his brother Chijindu, have been picked up and published by Kaego Book Company, a publishing company with the same passion for telling stories in the language of their young readers. Ndukaku hopes to become a paleontologist one day and aspires to become a prolific author as well.

Chijindu Anyikam was born in 2017 in Orange, CA to Nigerian-American parents. As a naturally passionate storyteller and chaotic harbinger of change, Chijindu’s fervor and passion take on a life of its own. He, along with his brother Ndukaku are deeply passionate about creating characters and stories and telling them to anyone within an earshot. Eventually, it got to the point where these stories began getting captured and put into print. His stories, along with his brother Ndukaku, have been picked up and published by Kaego Book Company, a publishing company with the same passion for telling stories in the language of their young readers. Chijindu’s interest vary widely and when he grows up, he hopes to become a pilot, a monster truck driver, comedian, or a shoe. Don’t ask.

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