| THE CAST OF CHARACTERS |
| This site is dedicated to bringing the talents, insights, humor and creativity of nationally published author/illustrator Larry Shles to a wider audience. Larry taught high school science for over 20 years before discovering some heretofore hidden talents. At the age of 42 he began drawing and writing. As you browse this site you will be able to enjoy the fruits of this mid-life journey into passion and productivity. Now explore the worlds of Squib, Scooter, Geoffrey, Rodney and Tabitha as they wriggle, struggle and eventually triumph in the books and videotapes written and illustrated by Larry Shles. |
| The Geoffrey Books Nose Drops |
| Larry Shles (rhymes with yes) (Squib in the background) |
| Squib is a young owl who tries to understand the dilemmas that confront him. Join in his journeys as he copes with school struggles, learning disabilities, teenage siblings, self-esteem issues and complex emotions. |
| "Andrew, when I become a star, will you come see my games?" "I wouldn't miss a one! I believe in you, Squib! I'll practice with you every day until you become that star." |
| The Squib Books |
| Scooter begins life as a squirrel who has the world by his tail. Soon he is introduced to the pleasures of a vine that appears at his tree. Join him in this series of books as he struggles to cope with and survive the challenges of addiction. Then Buzz moved close. "Everybody's doing it," he whispered to Scooter. "You have no idea what joys the vine will bring. The vine will be there forever for you. And once you use the vine, your tail will never fail you." |
| Squib and Andrew |
| The Scooter Books Scooter's Tail of Terror Hooked on Scooter (in progress) |
| Buzz and Scooter |
| From left to right: Peg Nose Pete, Yellow Nose of Texas, Geoffrey, Julius Sneezer and Noses. Not pictured: Dr. Hypotenose, Tyrannosnorus Rex the Lizard of Schnoz, Nose Hare, et al. |
| Rodney |
| Rodney, just like his creator Larry Shles, struggles with symptoms of ADD. "After two minutes of his teacher's lecture, Rodney came out of his skin." The Rodney Books Volume One - As Yet Untitled e-mail me when this book is available. Larry@hootsandtoots.com |
| Tabitha awakens one morning to discover that her fur feels about two sizes too tight. In this wacko spoof, Tab embarks on her own weight loss program. Check out Hipposuction. The Tabitha Books Volume 1 - As Yet Untitled e-mail me when this book is available. Larry@hootsandtoots.com |
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| All illustrations, photographs and book text on this web site, unless otherwise credited, are Copyright Larry Shles 2002. Larry@hootsandtoots.com Site created September 2002. |
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| Updated on August 22, 2005 |