Curious Tomás, a desert tortoise and resident of Red Rock Canyon, is joined by many desert friends on his adventures, while young readers and listeners learn about the Mojave Desert and its environs.
In My Big Book of the Desert, Tomás and his friends learn about the plants and animals of the desert.
In Joshua’s Surprise, the plucky tortoise’s holiday exuberance softens even the hard heart of a spiky old Joshua tree.
Play in the Clouds finds a determined Tomás climbing to the snowy heights of Mount Charleston.
In Tales for Tomás, we learn about the history of the Las Vegas area and celebrate the 100 year centennial.
In Tomás and the Ghost Town, Tomás goes to the real Nevada ghost town of Rhyolite.
In One Hot Day, Tomás sets out at sunrise on a trek to Lake Mead.
These beautifully illustrated stories are destined to become classics for desertdwelling children.
