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When Uncle Chris Was a Little Fish

Who hasn’t wished on a birthday candle? But what happens when your birthday wish comes true, as it did for Little Chris, who becomes Chris the Boy Fish, Prince of all the fishes? Now what? Adventures, of course, lots of adventures and mishaps with his best friend, Clownfish, deep in the ocean.

A fun book filled with a bit of geography, an ocean fact or two, life lessons, and family love.

Rocky Heights Local Book Nook

Opa and the Tiger Trap

Little Thomas, a naughty little boy who doesn’t listen to anyone, runs away and becomes trapped in a big problem.

Will a best friend come through when it counts?

Who will come to Little Thomas’s rescue?

Set in Indonesia-a place of dangerous creatures, beautiful jungles, and a weird plant or two-OPA AND THE TIGER TRAP invites readers to adventure with Little Thomas and Little Tiger as they trek through Indonesia’s wilds.

Luminare Press Bookshop

Finding Sofie

Little Thomas did it again!

He didn’t listen and left on another adventure all alone. Along the way, he meets many of the community's colorful personalities.

After getting hopelessly lost, Little Thomas meets Sofie, a doggy without a home.

Thank goodness Little Thomas understands Doggish, a unique language spoken only by a few people worldwide. This helps him communicate with Sofie and perhaps helps him find his way home.

Come and adventure with Little Thomas on Indonesia's many scenic and beautiful byways. You will love traveling on this lovely adventure with Little Thomas and Sofie.

Rocky Heights Local Book Nook

REVIEWS

“Mrs. Flohr has made it possible for Uncle Chris's adventures in the ocean to be shared in many homes and abroad. Forty copies of this book was so liberally donated to Ms. ABC's Tutoring Service and has been given as a welcoming gift to those children attending. Parents have expressed their enjoyment in reading this story to their child and have shared the conversations sparked by the details in the illustrations. I can say that as a person who enjoys children’s books, When Uncle Chris Was A Little Fish, is a reading journey worth taking. The imagination shown by the author, makes this book a solid selection for your library of books for children. This work of literature also provides a unique opportunity to learn about the ocean and about Holland, where the author lived. ”

Donna Brooks Lampley - Educator
“I awaited the arrival of my hard copy of ‘When Uncle Chris Was A Little Fish’ with great anticipation. The ultimate recipients of the book were my grandson, Jack Robert, and my granddaughter, Olivia. Jack entered first-grade today and he is not yet a proficient reader. Olivia – not quite two-years-old - has already become enamored with reading-time before surrendering to the confines of her crib for the night (with four of her favorite books deemed ‘required reading’). “I unwrapped the contents of the package like a child on Christmas morning. The first thing that impressed me were the illustrations, and I was equally impressed to learn that they were the work of the author, Mady Colin-Flohr. In fact, even though my granddaughter is not old enough to fully grasp the theme of the story, her mom informed me that she was mesmerized by the illustrations – and ‘When Uncle Chris Was A Little Fish’ has already become required reading at bedtime (make that five books to read).” My hope is that this will become the first book that my grandson reads on his own. This story is a testament to the grandeur of imagination that is sure to unleash the creativity in young children. The story also contains a message about the ccrucial role that our oceans play in terms of regulating our climate (but without detracting from the magical element of the story)."

Robert Peoples
The author-illustrator has created a lovely book that will delight young and not-so-young readers!

AnnieLaurie53
I just read "When uncle Chris was a Little Fish"! How cute and educational! Her artwork is awesome! The colors are so vibrant! It's a quick read that will leave a smile on your face! Mady Flohr's book is geared to elementary school children. But I'm 71 and I enjoyed it!

Adele Richardson
This book is a creative and imaginative story with cheerful and inviting graphics. It is guaranteed to entertain and engage young children.

Penny Smith
Opa and the Tiger Trap, Een ondeugende Thomas loopt weg in de jungle en raakt in de problemen…..wie komt hem redden? Ideaal leesboek voor kinderen, maar ook als voorleesboek erg leuk. Prachtige kleurige illustraties en duidelijke teksten. Mijn kleindochter vond het prachtig en kijkt al uit naar het volgende boek van Mady Colin Flohr.

Roy Pijfers
"When Uncle Chris Was a Little Fish is the first children’s book written and illustrated by Mady Colin-Flohr. The book cover introduces the reader to the vibrant and alluring illustrations that complement the text. As a writer, Colin-Flohr uses the age-old practice of family storytelling to create the character of Uncle Chris, who will surely entertain young readers. Uncle Chris’s life revolves around his love of fish. He is surprised when a birthday wish comes true, and the adventure begins that holds the reader’s attention until the story ends.

Lesley Colvin - Writer
May 2025
Opa and the Tiger Trap by Mady Colin-Flohr is a clever contribution to children learning the value of obeying parents. Colin-Flohr continues to honor the practice of family storytelling. She writes about a grandmother telling her grandson about one of his grandfather’s childhood experiences, disregarding his parents' guidance. Things appear fine until he responds to fear, and the drama begins. As we have come to expect, Colin-Flohr’s illustrations add energy and emotion to the story. This time, she teases readers' curiosity by introducing them to fruit and animals from her native Indonesia.

Lesley Colvin - Writer
May 2025

Why Write a Book at My Age?

The original concept of this book occurred when I was in my twenties and working as a graphic artist for a university in upstate New York. I was a new mother with a very interesting toddler who had a great interest in everything: fish. We couldn't keep him from smudging his little face against the glass of aquariums or reaching into the water with his pudgy little hands, much to the chagrin of the aquarium owners. Christopher's interest in fish sparked the story. I managed to draw quick illustrations and started coloring them using Prismacolor pencils, which took forever. I soon found little time to devote to this new project as I now had two little ones to raise. Thus, the manuscript was stored under the bed, gathering dust for fifty years. Until…. Emma.

Emma is our grandniece and is very attached to her great-uncle, Thomas, my husband. He was Facetiming her when he called me to his side to say hello. My long silver hair hung loose around my shoulders as I sat down to say hello. She didn't say anything and just stared. She leaned forward and asked me, "Are you a mermaid?" I giggled as I was amused at her consternation and simultaneously remembered I had a Merboy book under the bed. Afterward, I took the manuscript out from under the bed and reread it. With the eyes of a much older woman, I thought I might have something children could enjoy.

Thus began a new journey and career for this seventy-five-year-old grandmother and great-aunt. I updated the story and added more interest by including social interests and a little geography. As educators, we always desire that the reader get more than entertainment from a book. I hope I provided that in When Uncle Chris was a Little Fish.

So, why write this book now? Because I can. Just because we and I speak to everyone who thinks that reaching seventy is a death sentence, we can yet live and sparkle. We octogenarians have loads of talent and lots of time; even though we may be limited in energy, we can still do much. I say, find what is covered in dust under the bed, dust it off, and go for it. Shine! If I can do it, so can you.

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