The Hippo Hop Dance by Artie Knapp 2015-12-06

The Hippo Hop DanceArtwork by Bevin D’cruz & Manoj Murali The sun was blazing that dayAs my friends and I walked along.Then we heard the sound,Oh that beat, to a great, great song. It was the day of the Hippo Hop Dance,That we learned comes once a year.And no matter who they were,They just knew, that they … More The Hippo Hop Dance by Artie Knapp 2015-12-06

Frani and the Little Red Fox by Artie Knapp 2015-06-14

Frani and the Little Red FoxBy Artie KnappPictures by Katherine Thomas Three hippopotamuses were snuggled close together. And they were frightened. A lion sitting close by was, too.  Everything was shaking all around them.   “Oh no, here it comes!” said one of the hippos. An animal with very large teeth soared down from the … More Frani and the Little Red Fox by Artie Knapp 2015-06-14

View from a Zoo by Artie Knapp 2014-07-09

Artie Knapp’s children’s book View from a Zoo is now out in a free flash-animated video for kids. To watch Thea the cat’s adventure in New York City, please click on the video below. **************************************************************** Reviews of the book are also listed below. A captivating and engaging story for children, whether read aloud by an … More View from a Zoo by Artie Knapp 2014-07-09

View from a Zoo by Artie Knapp 2013-09-26

In spite of finally being able to leave Moscow’s airport, it seems little has changed on the Edward J. Snowden front, as the former CIA computer specialist is still leaking information to the media. In his latest round of revelations, Snowden informed Ovi Magazine about the details of View from a Zoo, a new children’s book … More View from a Zoo by Artie Knapp 2013-09-26

The Race for Space: Apollo 11 (Written for Students) by Artie Knapp 2012-09-09

(This story is dedicated to the memory of Neil Armstrong, whose courage and heroism will live on forever. ~ AK) On January 20th, 1961, President John Fitzgerald Kennedy was sworn in as the 35th President of the United States. At age forty three, he was the youngest president ever elected in American history. After being … More The Race for Space: Apollo 11 (Written for Students) by Artie Knapp 2012-09-09