MARY FRANCES SPADE & JERRI KEMBLE
OODLE DOODLE
Children ages 3–7
Let the hide-and-seek adventure begin!
Get ready for a joyful game of hide-and-seek in Oodle Doodle, an imaginative picture book for young readers!
In this delightful story, the reader is invited on an adventure to discover the mysterious and silly Oodle Doodle—checking shoes, socks, toes, and even noses! But when all the usual hiding spots come up empty, creativity becomes the key to discovery.
With playful verse and a joyful spirit, Oodle Doodle invites young readers into a whimsical world where imagination brings new friends to life. Perfect for storytime, this charming book encourages curiosity, creativity, and self-expression.
MARY FRANCES SPADE is a poet, songwriter, and native Kansan, currently living in Lawrence, Kansas, with her husband, Ken. She is also a retired hair stylist and floral designer, but her first love has always been writing poetry, especially fun poems she shared with her three grandchildren, Zach, Katie and Ryan. She hopes this book helps to inspire children’s creativity and imagination and believes in every child’s ability to create their very own “Oodle Doodle.”
ILLUSTRATOR JERRI KEMBLE
JERRI KEMBLE has spent 38 magical years in education as a teacher, school counselor, principal, and superintendent. She believes in the power of imagination, kindness, and helping kids become the best version of themselves. When she’s not working with schools or recording her podcast, you’ll find her doing one of her favorite things—drawing and doodling! Oodle Doodle is a celebration of that love, and she hopes it inspires every reader to create, play, and believe in the wonder of what’s possible.
