T.E. Antonino's Blog
September 29, 2025
A GREAT BOOK! The Testing of Luther Albright"
I wanted to let all my followers know about an exceptional book. The books author is MacKenzie Scott. The name of the book is "The Testing of Luther Albright." It's a book about real people going through life the best they can. It's not about dragons, magic, steamy romance, or the fantastical. Why read it, because MacKenzie delivered on a book that most writers only dream of. MacKenzie took the ordinary and made it extraordinary. You can feel the characters emotions and feelings like your actually in the room with them. I would only read ten minutes a night, because I didn't want the "The Testing of Luther Albright" to end. "The Testing of Luther Albright" didn't receive its just dues. I hope in the future people will realize what an amazing book it truly is. MacKenzie is a great author, and I know she has more to say so hopefully she write it down!
Take care and happy reading!
Take care and happy reading!
November 26, 2023
Giveaway "Captain Sparky and the Pool Pirates!"
I've made my book "Captain Sparky and the Pool Pirates" available during a goodreads.com giveaway.
Happy reading and have a blessed holiday season!
T. E. Antonino
Happy reading and have a blessed holiday season!
T. E. Antonino
November 12, 2023
Captain Sparky and the Pool Pirates!
Sometimes the simplest things can be the most meaningful, like being nice. When Sparky has to write a story for her fourth grade English class, she discovers just that. Pirates Bobble, Gobble, and Wobble desperately want to be nice, and it just so happens Sparky desperately wants to be a pirate. It’s a match made in heaven — maybe! Once they set sail, their journey takes them to Jerky Turkey Island where events unfold in unexpected ways. It’s hard to be nice when you have a pirate’s crusty heart, and it’s hard to be a pirate when you can’t float or swim. Join the adventure and sail away to places that bring fun, laughter, hope, and danger all into one bundle of a wild sea williwaw.
February 7, 2023
World of words!
I’m still very much active with my writing and artwork. I recently completed an elementary book with illustrations. The message is positive and hopeful. I really enjoyed creating this book, and I hope my joy over overflows to the children. I wrote this most recent book with the goal of helping children to see the wonder of childhood. I hope to have the book on the market soon.
Take care and happy reading!!
Take care and happy reading!!
August 2, 2022
Front cover artwork!
I just finished up an original front cover drawing for my new elementary age chapter book. I drew the front cover using graphite pencil. I traced over my cover picture with manga marker. The coloring for the front cover will be a combination of photoshop and colored pencil.
Happy Reading!!!
Happy Reading!!!
July 23, 2022
New elementary book finished!
I just sent my new elementary age book to my editor. I had the idea for this book for almost a decade. The age range for the book is from 7-10. The book is highly complex, but I wrote it in such a way that the children can read it without any trouble at all. I hope the book will be just as fun for the kids to read as it was for me to write. I'm almost done drawing the front cover. Take care and happy reading!
January 23, 2022
New book coming along great
I've been working on a new chapter book. I looked forward to seeing the response to the new book. The book is for the same age range as "ShBeep the Unique Sheep." I'm also doing the illustrations. I have the front cover almost done. I hope all is well with you. TAKE CARE AND HAPPY READING!!!
October 1, 2021
New chapter book in the works!
I just wanted my readers to know that I'm pretty far along on a new chapter book for kids! It's full of fun and meaning. I will once again be drawing the front cover and inside illustrations. I have actually started the preliminary drawings for the front cover. I hope to have the book finished before summer, maybe earlier. Happy reading!!!
April 17, 2021
Portland Book Review 4.5 Stars!
Below is the Portland Book Review!
Being unique can sometimes make you an outcast but it can also draw together the best of friends such as Poppy and ShBeep. Two quirky souls find acceptance and encouragement in each other. ShBeep may be fenced in but his imagination knows no bounds allowing him to do anything that he can dream of. One day he meets a girl wearing a pot for a hat and together they go on adventures which includes finding Queen of Sheba’s treasure, making a spaceship, and even joining the circus. The two friends embrace their uniqueness in this charming and humorous story.
Can sheep play checkers? You might be surprised at that answer. T.E. Antonino delivered a story about a little sheep and a girl with a pot on her head by using their adventures to teach children about embracing their own uniqueness. ShBeep and Poppy are quirky examples of not taking life too seriously, having fun, and making the most of our different qualities. The story is a creative lesson in being unique by soaring imagination to life through the wondrous outlook of a child. Their imagination will take you along on their adventures which takes place entirely within the boundaries of the field. Each amazing adventure is driven entirely by their imaginations which takes to extraordinary places such as planting magical acorns in the garden to swimming to Hawaii to joining the circus as a sheepcorn.
The characters both possess charming quirks which balance each other out with a sheep in a top hat and bandanna, and a girl wearing a pot on her head. ShBeep is completely at ease with who he is and this confidence helps Poppy embrace her own unique traits. The catalyst of the story is when Poppy meets ShBeep who teaches her about being unique by never denying his vivid imagination. The bond between them is a great example of how important friendship is through how ShBeep reinforces Poppy’s creativity when the children at school try to dampen it by telling her that a pot can’t a hat and make fun of her pajamas. The writing style matches the quirky and whimsical tone with words such as noggin, and phrases like worth more than gobs of fleas.
The story is aimed at all ages and is one that can be shared between parents and children by providing a way for parents to venture back into their own imaginative youth. Antonino uses laughter and a playful tone to teach a message about being yourself and embracing uniqueness. /ShBeep the Unique Sheep/ is a charming story with a quirky sense of humor and a whimsical message that’s full of heart and encourages children to embrace their unique qualities and imagination.
Reviewed By: Elizabeth Konkel
Being unique can sometimes make you an outcast but it can also draw together the best of friends such as Poppy and ShBeep. Two quirky souls find acceptance and encouragement in each other. ShBeep may be fenced in but his imagination knows no bounds allowing him to do anything that he can dream of. One day he meets a girl wearing a pot for a hat and together they go on adventures which includes finding Queen of Sheba’s treasure, making a spaceship, and even joining the circus. The two friends embrace their uniqueness in this charming and humorous story.
Can sheep play checkers? You might be surprised at that answer. T.E. Antonino delivered a story about a little sheep and a girl with a pot on her head by using their adventures to teach children about embracing their own uniqueness. ShBeep and Poppy are quirky examples of not taking life too seriously, having fun, and making the most of our different qualities. The story is a creative lesson in being unique by soaring imagination to life through the wondrous outlook of a child. Their imagination will take you along on their adventures which takes place entirely within the boundaries of the field. Each amazing adventure is driven entirely by their imaginations which takes to extraordinary places such as planting magical acorns in the garden to swimming to Hawaii to joining the circus as a sheepcorn.
The characters both possess charming quirks which balance each other out with a sheep in a top hat and bandanna, and a girl wearing a pot on her head. ShBeep is completely at ease with who he is and this confidence helps Poppy embrace her own unique traits. The catalyst of the story is when Poppy meets ShBeep who teaches her about being unique by never denying his vivid imagination. The bond between them is a great example of how important friendship is through how ShBeep reinforces Poppy’s creativity when the children at school try to dampen it by telling her that a pot can’t a hat and make fun of her pajamas. The writing style matches the quirky and whimsical tone with words such as noggin, and phrases like worth more than gobs of fleas.
The story is aimed at all ages and is one that can be shared between parents and children by providing a way for parents to venture back into their own imaginative youth. Antonino uses laughter and a playful tone to teach a message about being yourself and embracing uniqueness. /ShBeep the Unique Sheep/ is a charming story with a quirky sense of humor and a whimsical message that’s full of heart and encourages children to embrace their unique qualities and imagination.
Reviewed By: Elizabeth Konkel
March 13, 2021
Kids' BookBuzz Book Review Five Stars!
Kids' BookBuzz Book review
5 Stars!
This is an inspiring story about a girl named Pop and her sheep friend, ShBeep, who stand out from the crowd. After a small hiccup in their path to friendship, they became best friends. Pop and ShBeep always have each other's backs as they encounter exciting adventures, including being chased by an angry mob! ShBeep and Pop have vivid imaginations and go on even more adventures in their super-duper topsy-turvy world. There may have been some bumps in the road, but Pop and ShBeep were always there for each other. The book portrays the true meaning of friendship, to accept each person for who they truly are. Pop and ShBeep live their own unique ways and love it all. They don't care what other people think and support each other's decisions. ShBeep loves to wear his hat with a feather and a bandana to distinguish himself from the other sheep. When the farmer shaves ShBeep’s wool off, ShBeep was embarrassed and hid behind a tree. He did not want his friend to see him like this, but when Pop did see him, she assured him she still liked him. It did not matter to her if ShBeep had wool or not, he was still unique to her. This book is well written and will help young kids be in a position to thrive as great readers. This book made me want to turn the page even as an older reader. The illustrations were well done and made the story come to life. I would definitely recommend this book as it teaches young kids about the true meaning of friendship, as well as how to accept everyone and their own unique ways. This was such an adventurous and heartfelt book that it made me jump out of my seat while learning some important life lessons “ When you stop expecting people to be perfect, you can like them for who they are” Donald Miller.
Reviewed by Soha & Sohail - Age 11
Kidsbookbuzz.com
5 Stars!
This is an inspiring story about a girl named Pop and her sheep friend, ShBeep, who stand out from the crowd. After a small hiccup in their path to friendship, they became best friends. Pop and ShBeep always have each other's backs as they encounter exciting adventures, including being chased by an angry mob! ShBeep and Pop have vivid imaginations and go on even more adventures in their super-duper topsy-turvy world. There may have been some bumps in the road, but Pop and ShBeep were always there for each other. The book portrays the true meaning of friendship, to accept each person for who they truly are. Pop and ShBeep live their own unique ways and love it all. They don't care what other people think and support each other's decisions. ShBeep loves to wear his hat with a feather and a bandana to distinguish himself from the other sheep. When the farmer shaves ShBeep’s wool off, ShBeep was embarrassed and hid behind a tree. He did not want his friend to see him like this, but when Pop did see him, she assured him she still liked him. It did not matter to her if ShBeep had wool or not, he was still unique to her. This book is well written and will help young kids be in a position to thrive as great readers. This book made me want to turn the page even as an older reader. The illustrations were well done and made the story come to life. I would definitely recommend this book as it teaches young kids about the true meaning of friendship, as well as how to accept everyone and their own unique ways. This was such an adventurous and heartfelt book that it made me jump out of my seat while learning some important life lessons “ When you stop expecting people to be perfect, you can like them for who they are” Donald Miller.
Reviewed by Soha & Sohail - Age 11
Kidsbookbuzz.com
