Helping kids think bigger and love better.

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Build a love of learning

Kids thrive with good books. Jolie Canoli picture books help kids grow big hearts and love learning. Learn More

 
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Phonics every beginning reader needs

Free Coloring Book
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About me

I’m Jolie Canoli. I’m an author-illustrator, educator, and performing artist. Stories that I tell are most often born out of story time with my own children. I write books that I know my own children will love and need. I think your children will love them too.

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Science PDFS

Jolie Canoli Science pdfs develop deeper understanding with colorful, descriptive, and hilarious illustrations.

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Laugh Together!

Fun kids entertainment! Meet Buddy the dog puppet as he makes friends and brings the laughs.

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Jolie Canoli Visits

Author visits include illusion, puppetry, comedic interaction, and memorable themes like growth mindset, valuing diversity, and the author/illustration process.

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