The Adventures of Barnaby Bookworm

Barnaby Bookworm lives in a library with his parents, Louisa Mae and George, and his best friend Lewis. Because of a problem, he accidentally leaves the library and begins an adventure that sometimes frightens him but eventually helps him to resolve his problem. It's the beginning of many adventures in the exciting world of books.

In the small town of Centerville, Barnaby Bookworm lives in a library with his parents, Louisa Mae Bookworm and George Bookworm. His best friend's name is Lewis. Because of a problem with his school work, he becomes sad and accidentally leaves the library where he begins an adventure that sometimes frightens him but eventually helps him to resolve his problem. It's the beginning of many wonderful adventures in the exciting world of books.

Anthony Peter Fotia is an artist who wrote and Illustrated this children's book. Having founded APF Graphics, Inc. in 1970, Tony was the president, sales and design force directing the New York firm for 25 years. In retirement, Tony decided to write a story that he had been thinking about since working on ads for Waldenbooks back in the 70s and 80s. He was asked to design a character much like Barnaby for signage in their Children's section at Waldenbook Stores and it was used for several years. The character of a Bookworm stirred his imagination and he kept the idea of a Bookworm born in a library in the back of his mind until recently. He hopes that children will find this story exciting and an opportunity to enhance their reading and library experiences!