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Discover the magic of the “CHARLIE’S HEAD” picture book series

PURCHASE THE ENTIRE SET OF CHARLIE’S HEAD (SOFT COVER ONLY)

A synopsis of the Charlie’s Head Series

In CHARLIES’ HEAD  we meet a boy named Charlie who learns through many mishaps that he has a powerful magic inside of his head. He is fearful of this at first but soon learns he can control it. He befriends his imagination which leads him to find the magic of creation

In CHARLIE GOES TO SEA, Charlie teaches his best friend Ellie  how to create anything she desires with her imagination. Together they imagine a colorful brave new world. By doing this, Ellie conquers her fear of crabs and now able to save her precious goldfish. They soon realize that two imaginations are more powerful than one and when they work in tandem, they effortlessly create change.

In CHARLIE GETS SPOOKED, Charlie, his mom and two sisters travel to Salem Massachusetts for Halloween. Suddenly their Mom disappears. He and his little siblings find themselves lost in a costume parade when an evil witch abducts them. She attempts to steal their imaginative power and bottle it up so she can sell it as a powerful potion to her friends! The kids team up to defeat her combining their imagination and will to win. After this frightening ordeal, they realize how much power the imagination actually holds and that it belongs only to them. Charlie and his sisters vow to always protect their new found power.


THE CHARLIE’S HEAD SERIES teaches that all human beings have a special magic within themselves. You only need to find the missing element to activate it. Even the famous ALBERT EINSTEIN knew this.

“Imagination is more important than knowledge”

Albert Einstein

Until next time,

Stay Creative!

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RI Monthly Magazine Visits The Story Emporium

First off let me say that RI Monthly Magazine is a wonderful publication with amazing workers. They came to The Story Emporium and spent the entire day taking in the atmosphere and if I’m not mistaken, we had a wonderful time! I am excited to say we will be featured in the March issue in the “CURRENT” section edited by Jamie Coelho so be sure to keep yours eyes peeled for that piece!

I am also thrilled to announce that my wonderful Mom has completed my 1700’s style steampunk outfit for me to wear at The Story Emporium on Saturday’s during The Farmer’s Market. I chose this outfit to wear not only because I love the Steampunk era/style but also because my novel coming out this year is reminissant of this period clothing so I have decided to conduct all of my book signings for “A Trashy Novel” in this amazing new costume.

So if you happen to see a victorian style dressed woman wandering the halls of The Farmer’s Market at The Hope Artiste Village be sure to follow her into The Story Emporium because you can bet there will be a children’s author or illustrator waiting inside by the fireplace reading to children, doing crafts, and signing their own books!

So in summary I would like to thank the wonderful team at RI Monthly for coming out to do a story on our cozy little corner of The Hope Artiste Village at 1005 Main Street in Pawtucket RI as well as my beautiful Mother who works so hard everyday to keep The Story Emporium looking beautiful.

Thanks so much to everyone involved in the creation and upkeep of the THE STORY EMPORIUM. I believe so deep in my heart that we can change the lives of all our little readers whether it be helping them read, expanding their talents in art and writing, or just giving them a safe haven to sit in a world of make-believe for a little while. Let’s all keep up the good work together!

                      Erin T. Whalen

            Children’s Author & Illustrator    

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Our Wednesday Visiting Author is….

Good Morning! I would like to announce that tonight from 4-7 Joan Creamer will be fireside at The Story Emporium signing her MAGIC SEPTER SERIES. A beautifully illustrated series of picture books. Joan is not only the author but the illustrator as well. Come visit us tonight and purchase a present that will surely touch someone’s heart this Holiday season.

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Wednesday Author Visit

This Wednesday, November 30th come to The Story Emporium to meet Carol Ekster! She will be signing her books from 4-7pm. 

Did you ever loose something, because your room was so messy? That is exactly what happened to Ruth the Sleuth.  As she searches her very messy room for a potholder she borrowed from her mother.  Ruth the Sleuth gets distracted again and again by the wonderful items she finds within her mess. But, will she be able to find her mom’s potholder in time to have cookies with her friend, Zack? 

Where am I Sleeping Tonight?

“Ever wake up and not know where you are?  Not sure if your homework is due today or tomorrow?  Can’t remember if you have hockey practice tonight? Forgot your homework at your Mom’s and now you’re at your Dad‘s and can’t get it done? Welcome to the world of Mark and Evan…ever since their parents‘ divorce their lives and schedules have been scrambled leaving them feeling confused, frustrated, and even a little angry with their parents for getting a divorce.  But with time, effort, and the assitance of Mark’s parents and teacher, Mark gets a little more organized, and most importantly, starts to come to terms with his parents’ divorce.”

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Pied Piper

The Pied Piper Visited The Story Emporium

The Pied Piper came to The Story Emporium today to recite a poem. He wore so many different hats! Thank you so much for the visit Mr. Pied Piper of Hamlin!

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GRAND OPENING OF THE STORY EMPORIUM

Welcome to THE STORY EMPORIUM

We are so glad you stopped by. So many great things will be happening here in the month of November including our GRAND OPENING on Saturday, November 5th. From 10-2 you can come visit our store, eat cake, and enjoy plentiful balloons! Erin T. Whalen, founder of The Story Emporium, will be signing her three children’s picture books and showing her original art gallery.

our cozy fireplace
where story time and author interviews are held