Author | Writer | Word Enthusiast
I can't wait to share my first children's book, Bix's Balloons, with you!
Author | Writer | Word Enthusiast
I can't wait to share my first children's book, Bix's Balloons, with you!
I can't wait to share my first children's book, Bix's Balloons, with you!
I can't wait to share my first children's book, Bix's Balloons, with you!

Bix is a small dog with big feelings. As he moves through his day, facing challenges and meeting new friends, colored balloons appear around him, each one tied to what he’s going through. Balloons float, deflate, delight, and refuse to be buried – just like feelings!
"Bix’s Balloons beautifully shows children and their caregivers how to return to happiness and joy through connecting with others, accepting our feelings, and trying again when needed. In specifically naming a wide variety of feelings, validating associated states of confusion and even overwhelm along the way, it promotes the social emotional learning that is so important in successfully navigating our everyday lives. With bright and engaging illustrations, and enduring themes including hope, resilience, and the power of support, readers young and old will reach for Bix’s Balloons again and again."
-Dr. Debbie Raphael, M.D., Double Board-Certified Child & Adult Psychiatrist and Author of Carry My Strength (Wiley, 2027)
"Elementary students will be drawn into Bix's colorful doggie world and journey with him through his big feelings.
They'll discover that all feelings are ok to have and that it helps to talk about them with friends. An excellent read aloud choice for teachers and parents."
-Sallianne Norelli, MS Ed, Founder of The Picture Book Library, author of The Fib, Elementary Teacher & School Librarian
“Bix’s Balloons, written by Megan Duggan and illustrated by Joana Pereira, is a wonderful children’s book that engages the reader or listener on each and every page. What is most captivating about this book is not only its vivid illustrations, but also its rich use of figurative language, from alliteration to onomatopoeia and personification. For example, the yellow balloon is described as dancing joyfully, which further draws the reader in and brings the story to life. The story also uses metaphors and symbolism through color to express a range of emotions, giving each balloon a deeper meaning.
The true value of this book lies in how it helps young readers understand and connect with a range of emotions through the adventures and the different symbolic colors that each balloon represents.” -
-Nwando Clyburn, Director of Learning Foundations at E3 Alliance Greater Austin Reading Coalition (GARC)
Visit the Walk-Through Balloon for storytime!
Visit Denver's newest bookstore, Little Blue Pigeon, for story time! You can RSVP to the event here.
Stop by the Stanley Marketplace for a fun story time!
Visit Frisco's adorable indie bookstore, Next Page Books, for storytime!

I am a passionate writer, storyteller, and now a first-time children's book author with MamaBear Books!
With a degree in Journalism and over 15 years of experience in communications and writing, I have built a career dedicated to crafting compelling narratives. Four years ago, I took the leap into freelance writing and never looked back.
My love for storytelling is deeply rooted in my childhood, where I spent countless hours immersed in books and creating my own imaginative worlds. Together with my husband (a Language Arts teacher) and our son, we have built a life centered around a love for words.
Based in Colorado, we love to take every opportunity to explore the mountains and discover new corners of our beautiful state—always accompanied by our beloved rescue pups.
I joined the KUHS Radio team for an interview about my writing journey, the publishing process, and Bix's Balloons!
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