BOOKS
CK writes picture books that kids and parents can enjoy together.
All of the listed books are currently signed or being pitched for publication.
A Cloud That Has to Rain
A Cloud That Has to Rain is a picture book about a happy cloud that realizes it has to rain — but doesn’t want to ruin the sunny day for everyone. What a cumulus conundrum! This quirky page-turner has a potty training hook and will have kids giggling as our cloud tries to find a place to rain with ever growing urgency!
A Cloud That Has to Rain is signed with Novus Pressworks scheduled for a spring of 2026 release.
Party of One
Sprinkles the unicorn lives in the fairytale forest with all her amazing friends. One day, her friends start acting very strange around her. Seemingly unrelated, there appears to be something big happening on the other side of the tall hedges, but Sprinkles isn’t allowed in. Can Sprinkles find a way in? Or will she end up feeling left out?
Party of One is about self-worth and the true value of friendship.
Mopert & Jovie Series
Mopert and Jovie is a children’s picture book series written by CK James. The books have a Pre-K focus involving simple scenarios with mental and emotional educational value. Mopert and Jovie often experience the same situation very differently based on their unique personalities and perspectives, resulting in funny and educational moments for kids and parents.
Mopert is even-keel, realistic, grounded, and somewhat melancholy. He is patient and gets sad when he is upset. He is cautious and can be afraid to try new things. He’s a reliable friend and values quality time.
Jovie is an enthusiastic dreamer who wears her emotions on her sleeve. She loves trying new things and anxiously awaits what each day could bring. She tends to leap before she looks and can get visibly frustrated if things don’t go her way. She’s a deeply loyal friend who values words of affirmation and loves using her imagination.
We Require a Squire
We Require a Squire is a story about a sleepy medieval town, a scary monster, and an unlikely hero that saves the town in more ways than one.
One of the core themes of this book is finding your voice and having the courage to be more than you ever thought you could be. The book has an emphasis on emotional intelligence and promoting curiosity before judgment.
This impactful story is about a young girl who lost something she can never truly get back. As she tries to ignore her feelings, her heart starts to become numb and the color in the world begins to disappear. With wisdom from her grandfather and the company of his loyal cat, Iris, she sets off to restore color to the grayscale landscape and learn about grief in the process.
This book avoids watering down the topic of grief but rather aims to kneel down to a child and talk about it on their level. And the World Went Grey has so much potential to be visually stunning and become a go-to book for parents about a difficult topic.
And The World Went Grey
Callie Cat Series
Callie Cat is a children’s television program and book series for children ages 3-8. The series follows a lovable family of calico cats, the Calico family, and their everyday adventures together. Callie, or Callie Cat as she is often called, greets each day with great enthusiasm alongside her little brother Leo, her littler sister Penny, and her mom and dad.
Written by CK James, the series and its characters are based on his family and his experience as a father. The series is truly a love letter to millennial parents, who will feel seen and valued alongside their children as they experience Callie Cat together.
Multiple picture books are written and are in negotiations for publishing with a major five book publisher. Books include Purrfect Day - A Callie Cat Story and A Beginner’s Guide to Making a New Friend among many others.