BookPeople Presents: Debbe Hysell - Talbot the Tooth

Please welcome Debbe Hysell in a special storytime to celebrate Talbot The Tooth: Just A Little Wiggly!

This event is free and open to the public.

• Start time: 10:30 A.M.
• Location: The BookKids Amphitheater (on the second floor of BookPeople)

The author will be signing and personalizing copies of the book after the speaking portion of the event.

• To get a book signed, a copy of the event book or an item of equal value must be purchased from BookPeople.
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About the book:

Meet Talbot the Tooth, the delightful star of a story that turns a milestone every child experiences-losing a tooth-into an outstanding adventure. Talbot will make your child's smile grow because every tooth has a story, and every child deserves magic and laughter.

When Talbot discovers he is wiggly, he is not sure what to think. Where will he go? What will he do? Horror of Horrors, will he leave a hole?

Told from the perspective of a baby tooth that's about to fall out, this heartwarming story helps children:

• Develop healthy habits
• Overcome fears with smiles and laughter
• Celebrates a milestone

Talbot the Tooth is a perfect bedtime read for children and a helpful tool for parents navigating their child's first lost tooth. Where learning meets laughter, this book is full of charm, imagination and encouragement. It will leave young readers grinning from ear to ear.

About the author:

I was born halfway through the 1950s—a wonderful time to be a kid. Life felt simple then: days filled with outdoor play, meals shared around the family table, evenings spent reading or watching TV together.

Reading didn’t come easily at first. But thanks to some inspiring authors who lit the way, I grew to love it. Now, I don’t go anywhere without a book in hand. I grew up in Ohio, moved around a bit, and eventually put down roots in Austin, TX. Along the way, my love of reading naturally turned to an interest in writing.

Publishing wasn’t something I rushed into. My words lived on paper, sometimes curled and torn, or saved on a computer labeled poetry or reflections. I finally took the leap in 2018 when I self-published The Christmas Pajamas. A sweet holiday story for my family. I also have several poems published through the Library of Congress. Now, with the release of Talbot the Tooth, Just a little wiggly, I’m thrilled to share my first children’s book with the world.

My writing goals are simple but meaningful: to write stories that encourage curiosity, laughter, and kindness—books that families can weave into cherished bedtime routines for generations to come.

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Thank you for supporting Debbe Hysell and your local independent bookstore!

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