Gold Medal Winner, Mom’s Choice Awards

In his picture book debut, award-winning author Clark Burbidge weaves together a Dr. Seuss style rhyme of bravery, courage, and kindness for parents, grandparents, children, and the young at heart to enjoy together.

The kingdom of Snee is in great danger…can anyone save it?

The kingdom of Snee has always been a peaceful and happy place…until a terrible giant shows up. He torments the kingdom and troubles the people. He storms unexpectedly from his lair in the dark swampy forest and destroys their crops, homes, and wagons.

The King is desperate and sends out pleas for heroes to end the giant’s reign of terror. Mighty knights and heroes come from near and far, but none can defeat the giant. Then, one day, a smallish, unimpressive boy answers the call for help. Brave Howie certainly does not look like a hero in armor that is a little too large for his small stature, and the people doubt his offer.

Can this unlikely knight defeat the giant? How can one so small make a difference? He is the only one that thinks he has a chance. Join Brave Howie in his dangerous quest into the dark and fearsome swampy forest. Will he succeed or meet his doom?

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About the Author

Clark Rich Burbidge was born and raised in the mountain valleys of the Rockies. He earned an MBA from the University of Southern California and a BS from the University of Utah. His finance career includes life as an investment banker and Chief Financial Officer, and his involvement in community and church service spans four decades. Clark and his sweetheart, Leah, live near Salt Lake City, Utah, where they enjoy outdoor activities such as mountain and road biking and sharing their lives with their blended family of 10 children and 11 grandchildren. He and his wife enjoy traveling, cycling, and scuba diving.