Picture books with heart
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Brian's first series, Ollie & Friends, is eight picture books, each built around one
gentle life lesson. Open a book to read more, or head straight to Amazon.

Book 1
(subtitle TBD)
Afraid to fall asleep, Ollie befriends the Moon and learns that everyone gets scared sometimes—and asking for help is perfectly okay.

Book 2
The Color of Our Hearts
Ollie and Timmie stand up for a classmate being teased and show that, no matter how different we look outside, we are all the same inside.

Book 3
(subtitle TBD)
Ollie meets a shy pit bull at the shelter and discovers that every animal deserves a chance—and sometimes all they need is the right home.

Book 4
Be Who You Are
You are perfect just the way you are

Book 5
(subtitle TBD)
The Color of Our Hearts

Book 6
The Magic Inside All of Us
There is magic inside all of usThere is magic inside all of us

Book 7
Not understanding someone's language doesn't mean you can't help them

Book 8
(subtitle TBD)
Theme coming soon
Currently in final edits
Brian is planning further themed picture book series for children.
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Picture books with heart
Children's books by Brian Taubman. His first series, Ollie & Friends — illustrated by Anastasiia Sokolova — is eight picture books with a gentle life lesson in every story.
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