Frequently Asked Questions

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Flip and Fiona Beat the Heat is our latest release! Flip and Fiona are two hockey-loving penguins with a big problem; the ice is melting! This is the story of two determined penguins who lead their hockey team on their biggest mission yet: saving their home rink. 

Shankapotamus Learns Golf is about a curious Hippo who learns a new game and makes some friends along the way!   

In Rosie Meets Glitter Critter, The Last Unicorn, Rosie Rhino runs away from home to avoid cleaning her room. Along the way, she meets a new friend Glitter, the last Unicorn. Glitter teaches Rosie about taking care of her things AND valuing her family! 

Tricia Timney and Becky Pezzoni co-author the books together, based on characters Mike creates.  

You can buy them on Amazon and Lulu!

Our third book is now released (June 2026) - and the next adventure is already underway. Our fourth story will have a competition and a sporty outdoor theme, with several NEW and ADORABLE critters!  

Also, we are now working with Lulu, a North Carolina-based B Corporation to publish our books in hard back so we can broaden our offerings to libraries and book stores - ask your local librarians and book store owners to carry the Funtastic Menagerie (series!) books!