There will be a storytime and book signing of a new local book, Tahoe 123, a fun animal counting adventure around Lake Tahoe. It will be held at Donner Memorial State Park Visitor Center in Truckee, CA.

This new local children’s board book is the companion book to Good Night Tahoe, our best-selling book about the Reno/Carson City/Tahoe region’s places, animals, and activities. In this new adventure, Beary and his friend, Cheeky, count some of the wonderful sights and experiences of Tahoe. Of course, it is full of fantasy and fun for the entire family. You can count on it.

Introducing…Tahoe 123

An animal counting adventure around the Tahoe region.

About the Book

Join Beary Bear and Cheeky Chipmunk as they count their way around Lake Tahoe. Busy Beavers, Dashing Deer, Merry Marmots, and more fun than you can count. This might just be your child’s new favorite book to curl up with before bedtime.

About the Illustrator
Michael Furuya, an accomplished fine artist, is a graduate of the Academy of Art University in San Francisco. He is passionate about environmental education. He was part of the creative duo of ‘Ohi’a Productions, which for a span of 15 years produced plays and a series of award-winning picture books for the children of Hawaii. When he is not painting images of native birds and animals, he is enjoying the beauty of his island home.

About the Author
Kevin Sullivan, a part-time resident of Incline Village, is both a writer and an educator. He has written several Hawaii-themed books for young readers. He is passionate about raising awareness about protecting the environment, particularly the Lake Tahoe Basin and its flora and fauna. He has many fond memories growing up of Tahoe ski trips and rafting the Truckee with his family. When he is not writing, he enjoys spending time with his three big dogs.