Maggie the Moomaid is a body-positive children's book that was released by Mascot Books in March 2020. In June 2020, Maggie won a Mom's Choice Award, and in December 2022, she won a Family Choice Award.

The story revolves around a manatee named Maggie, raised by two mothers, who loves to dress as a mermaid! However, she encounters hurtful comments from the sleek and slim dolphins at her school. Maggie uses her creativity and reframes these comments as fuel to design an even more fabulous mermaid tail for herself.

This book is available at national retailers such as Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Hudson Books, Books-a-million,and Wal-Mart.

The book is available through local retailers in select cities: Pageturners in Indianola, Iowa, Politics and Prose in Washington, D.C., Awesome Possumz in Fredericksburg, VA, and Boho Chic Boutique in Ballston Spa, New York, and Dog-Eared Books in Ames, Iowa!

Adventures of Maggie and Dez
Stories by Maggie Eaton
Illustrations by Rachel Terlop

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Dez and Maggie
by Maggie Eaton
illustrations by Rachel Terlop

Dez goes to the beach with the Maximus family and drinks too much seawater! Join Dez for a surrealist journey and a powerful meeting with Maggie the moomaid. Does he actually meet the manatee?

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Dez and Maggie Sojourn to Paris, France
by Maggie Eaton
with illustrations by Rachel Terlop

Join Dez and Maggie for a surrealist journey to Paris, France! The pair eat their way through the city, see the sights, and enjoy some incredible art. They even share a favorite croissant recipe they picked up on the journey.

Additional Stories by Maggie Eaton with Illustrations by Rachel Terlop

Paisley, the Seeing Eye Dog

by Maggie Eaton

with Illustrations by Rachel Terlop

A found puppy grows with the young family. In this story, Paisley helps her dog Dez adjust to life as he loses his vision. This story captures the spirit of friendship as Paisley helps make life accessible for Dez! Adapted and appropriated Braille format used in illustrations.

Jonathan's Christmas Tree

by Maggie Eaton

with Illustrations by Rachel Terlop

Jonathan, a joyful little boy from a small Ohio town, shared a special tradition with his loving parents. Every year, after Thanksgiving, the family visited Sprague Spruce Farm to choose a Christmas tree. Jonathan delighted in the search, selecting a unique tree to replant in their backyard. As the tree grew, it became a home for baby cardinals, teaching Jonathan the beauty of giving back to nature. The tradition continued as the family welcomed a baby brother, adding more joy to Jonathan's life. Each tree became a symbol of love, magic, and the wonder of the world around them, leaving a lasting legacy of cherished memories and beautiful surprises for years to come.