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Dan O’Neill
Award winning sportswriter and author Dan O’Neill introduces his first Children’s book - which is now in stock!
“The Day Avery Rose Lost Her Nose” is a fun-filled adventure that features an adoring mother playing a classic game with her wide-eyed little girl. The narrative portrays real people and every day circumstances as they try to solve the mystery of Avery Rose’s missing nose. There are no talking animals, animated toys or imaginary monsters, just an interaction between a parent and a child that you and the children in your life surely will enjoy.
Beautifully illustrated by talented German artist Matea Anic, the page-turning tale was inspired by the author’s granddaughter, and celebrates the wondrous nature and endearing qualities that make children so special. You will want to share this book with your children, your children’s children, your nieces, nephews and all those who interact with young minds and young hearts.
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“From the moment I read this book, I absolutely loved it ... it’s adorable.”
“The most adorable kids book of the year.”
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About Dan O’Neill
Dan O’Neill was born in St. Louis and grew up in University City. At 15, he lied about his age and got a job as a busboy at the Arena Club, during the formative years of the St. Louis Blues franchise. O’Neill attended the University of Missouri School of Journalism and spent 32 years as a feature writer/columnist at the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, where he spent time on all of the major beats, including, including Cardinals baseball, Blues hockey and golf. O’Neill has contributed to national magazines such as Sports Illustrated, Sporting News, Golfweek and USGA Journal and worked as consultant for FOX Sports. He has won AP and GWAA awards for feature stories and columns and is a recipient of the Missouri Athletic Club’s Burnes/Broeg Award.
“Dan has a way of painting a picture so all of us feel like we are sitting right next to the person Dan is writing about. It’s a very unique quality and made every story like it’s own movie. ”
Out Now!
The latest title from the award-winning author. Unpredictable, unbelievable and downright bizarre. Everything you ever needed to know about St. Louis—and many things you don’t — are featured in this photo-rich, fun-filled edition - written for young and old alike!
Strange-but-true facts and figures have dominated the St. Louis landscape and marked its colorful history - from the time the first fur was traded in 1764 to the day a new soccer stadium opened in 2023. The stories amaze and astound.
“Crazy But True” with FOX 2’s John Pertzborn.
“Make no mistake, the eclectic collection of pictures and stories contained in these pages will take you on a light and loopy ride through fascinating history and introduce you to the people, places, and things that distinguish this town as one of the most unique cities in the nation.”
