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Kathleen is grateful for the opportunity to share inspiring stories where dreams take flight. Her background as a lifelong publishing professional, combined with her dedication to mindfulness, provides a rich and informed foundation for her creative work.
Over the course of her career, Kathleen has served in key executive and editorial roles, including Senior Editor for Dow Jones-Irwin, Publisher for Dearborn Trade, Vice President and Publisher for IDG Books, and Director of Book Publishing for the American Bar Association. She began her publishing journey as a college textbook sales representative and also served as a Director for H&R Block and a Book Producer for AKA Books.
A graduate of Stanford University with a B.A. in English (Major) and Italian Literature (Minor with Honors), Kathleen also earned a Feature Film Writing Certificate with Distinction from UCLA Extension and is a Chopra Certified Meditation Instructor.
She is currently working on novels based on her screenplays.
Reviewed by Jamie Michele for Readers' Favorite
Whoo! Hoo! Hoo! The Carousel at the Zoo, written by Kathleen Welton and illustrated by Tamara Joubert, takes young readers on a lively carousel ride through a zoo, where different animals add to the joyful experience. As the carousel spins, various animals create unique sounds and movements: piggies squeal with "Whoo! Hoo! Hoo!" while horses gallop and neigh and elephants stomp and sway. Each group of animals contributes to the rhythm of the carousel as lights shimmer and the poles go up and down. The accompanying zoo animals, like monkeys, penguins, and lions, cheer along, clap in time, and playfully join in with each carousel turn. Peg invites her friends to enjoy the carousel with her as flags wave, music chimes, and an eagle swoops by. When the carousel slows, Peg eagerly suggests another joyful ride.
Whoo! Hoo! Hoo! The Carousel at the Zoo by Kathleen Welton is a delightful read-aloud that captures the rhythm and joy of a zoo carousel adventure. Set to the tune of The Wheels on the Bus, the rhythmic text invites children to sing along, creating an interactive experience. Each page introduces new animal friends on the carousel in a way so that young readers may anticipate each verse and engage with the fun, repetitive structure. Joubert’s illustrations are truly exceptional, featuring a soft, detailed color palette that gives the images a unique textured quality, making each scene come to life. Together, the tale and the beautifully crafted artwork make this book a great choice for storytime. Very highly recommended.
