Meet the Author
Kim lives in San Antonio, Texas, with her husband and a sweet orange cat named Rusty. She was an educator for forty years, having taught students of all ages from first grade through the university level. She has always enjoyed the thrill of teaching reading! She believes reading gives people a lightbulb that allows them to see and observe the world, learn about faraway places and people, and help themselves and others. Kim is happy to share these poems with you! Her poetry is joyful, imaginative, and gives you a picture in your mind of the beauty all around us!
Details
Format: E-book, Paperback, Hardcover
ISBN E-book: 978-1-962416-45-0
ISBN Paperback: 978-1-962416-44-3
ISBN Hardcover: 978-1-962416-43-6
Pages: 50
Release date: 11/4/2025
Endorsements
“At A Snail’s Pace is a clever, catchy book of poems and beautiful illustrations that will capture children’s imaginations and encourage a curiosity and appreciation for nature. It is a versatile collection that is perfect for enjoying at home, giving as a gift, or reading in a classroom.”
–Scarlett Ryan
Author of Secret of the Viking Dagger, The Aztec Adventure, and numerous short stories for Harcourt, Inc.
“At a Snail’s Pace is a shining example of Kim’s ability to transport us with her thoughtfully radiant words. Each poem sparks joyful compassion for nature and the world that we find ourselves in, nudging us to slow down and save space for the everyday beauty that surrounds us. Coupled with vibrant illustrations, At a Snail’s Pace is perfect for young minds and their families, offering a playful narrative that gently encourages the imagination. From the hearty labor of a gardener’s trusty watering can to the wiggle of worms beneath the soil, Kim distinctly represents every aspect of our own backyards with loving detail woven into the pages. It is without a doubt that I believe this book will be treasured by families for years to come.”
-Sydney Dudley
Nature Educator, San Antonio Botanical Garden
“My, my, a perfect pack of poems just right for the young gardener and outdoor adventurer. Clever and darling illustrations with the added joy of spotting the snail on each and every page. Includes a nice balance of rhyming and non-rhyming poems, a wonderful introduction to poetry for the pint sized! “
–Anastasia McKenna
Children’s Storyteller for The Twig Book Shop, San Antonio, TX
“At a Snail’s Pace has joyful, lilting rhymes and whimsical, playful illustrations. Children listening to it can imagine themselves in their own backyards listening to nature and participating in its beauty. Heartfelt debut for this first-time author!”
–Nancy Gebhardt
Bookseller at The Twig Book Shop, San Antonio, TX
Meet the illustrator
Paige Billin-Frye lives in a tree-lined neighborhood in Washington, DC, where she gathers inspiration from the people around her and their gardens, pets, and children. She has illustrated over thirty books for children, and for five years, her illustrations brought Beatrice Black Bear to life in each issue of Click Magazine. When she isn’t illustrating, Paige switches from digital work to making paper-based art, specifically hand bookbinding and historical process photography. She studied graphic design and illustration at Washington University in St. Louis, and she previously worked in retail advertising design and as an illustrator for Hallmark Cards.
