Chris Parisi

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Turtles Don't Climb Stairs

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Turtles Don't Climb Stairs (2024)

Follow Tony The Turtle as he explores worlds outside his own experiences. Tony finds himself in trouble and helps himself reach safety with some help from his friend, and gains newfound resolve to overcome his limitations.

Hipocampo Children's Books (Rochester, NY)
Hummingbird Books (Chestnut Hill, MA)
Harvard Square Bookstore (Cambridge, MA)
Buttonwood Books and Toys (Cohasset, MA)
Boston Public Library - Brighton Branch
Faneuil Branch of Boston Public Library

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READERS SAY

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I read this story to my three kids over and over and each time they find something new to ask questions about. It really does activate a curious mind.

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My daughter loves to make up her own stories about all of Tony's new friends and draw along on the pages in the back of the book.

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I find my son in the backyard playing out some of Tony's adventures and making up few of his own games inspired by this story.

BROOKE COYNE, Rochester NY

MANDY FERN, Medford MA

GEMMA NASH, Brighton MA

Readers

"My Dad used to dream up bedtime stories for me.

He told me a story about Billy's friend, Tony the Turtle, who learned the power of curiosity and friendship. More importantly he taught me the wonders of adventure, learning to overcome challenges, and discovering the importance of courage and creative problem-solving."

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Upcoming Events

Sun, Jan 05
Sunday Story Time
Hummingbird Books
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Jan 05, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Hummingbird Books, 55 Boylston St Suite 5510, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467, USA
Join us for Sunday Storytime with Chris Parisi and Laura Bolsover. Chris will read his book, “Turtles Don’t Climb Stairs,” followed by an interactive activity with Laura Bolsover.
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Fri, Oct 25
High School Workshop / Presentation
McQuaid Jesuit HS
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Oct 25, 2024, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
McQuaid Jesuit HS, 1800 S Clinton Ave, Rochester, NY 14618, USA
Shell-Volution - The Making of Turtles Don't Climb Stairs McQuaid Jesuit recently welcomed alumnus Chris Parisi, Class of 1980, who returned to speak with current 6th and 7th graders about his journey as an author.
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Wed, Oct 09
Family Story Time
Faneuil Branch of Boston Public Library
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Oct 09, 2024, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Faneuil Branch of Boston Public Library, 419 Faneuil St, Brighton, MA 02135, USA
Join Local author Chris Parisi and illustrator Laura Bolsover for a family Story Time and simple craft project based on their new book, Turtles Don't Climb Stairs.
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Wed, Mar 20
Book Reading: Turtles Don't Climb Stairs
Boston Public Library, Brighton Branch
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Mar 20, 2024, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Boston Public Library, Brighton Branch, 40 Academy Hill Rd, Brighton, MA 02135, USA
Local author, Chris Parisi, shares his newest story about Tony the Turtle's adventures.
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Sun, Dec 11
Drawing and Story Hour
The Corner Art Room
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Dec 11, 2022, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
The Corner Art Room, 6 Academy Hill Rd, Boston, MA 02135, USA
We couldn't be more excited: story time & drawing event for kids with local author Chris Parisi and book illustrator Laura Bolsover. Come out of your shell! Draw turtles along with the book's illustrator. Be inspired as the author reads aloud the story of Turtles Don't Climb Stairs.
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BOOK ILLUSTRATIONS

All the illustrations in the book were carefully crafted with the talents of Laura Bolsolver.

Laura spent her childhood in Lake Ronkonkoma - a small town on Long Island, New York. It was there she began her art career at age five drawing on the walls with her Mom's good lipstick. Since that time Laura has studied art at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston, Massachusetts College of Art, and the Art Institute of Boston.

As a Learning Experience Designer has worked with multiple companies in the Boston area to create immersive digital learning programs for employee onboarding, sales, and new product launches.

She currently lives in Weymouth, Massachusetts with her husband, Bill, and her spirited dog Lily. When she is not in her art studio in Rockland, Massachusetts, she spends her time exploring nature and continuing to find the wonder in things.

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