About the Author

Matthew Lapides has been on an adventure of entrepreneurship since the early 1990's. He is always curious, and opportunities have taken him around the globe where he has witnessed dreams, desire, triumph and defeat. Matthew is inspired by both art and science. He is a critical thinker but also a creative dreamer. For Matthew, those are the delicious ingredients for the recipe of his complicated projects. It must make the people around him nuts, but the results are often curious things of beauty... at least to somebody. Sometimes serious, sometimes silly, always stoic and tirelessly creative, Matthew's hallmark is helping to empower others to be more. This is one of the many themes of Tommy Tortuga, his örst children's book. Matthew is the Founder of Sprout Publishing, LLC. James R. Patterson is a New York based artist and illustrator who has diverse background in the art and design industry.

Reviews

This two volume set is a teacher's dream from the rhyming, to the onomatopoeia, use of similes and alliteration. All of these elements combine to convey a delightful message from Tommy Tortuga. His persistence pays off! Each page has a hidden images that adds another dimension of enjoyment. Bravo Tommy! -Laura Cabrera, Ada Merritt K-8 CenterA speedy turtle? Children not playing? So many things are amiss in the adventures of Tommy Tortuga, and the tale plays out in wonderful ways. There are many lessons and fun to be had in this amusing and inspiring story. It's a great reminder for all of us about what is important in life. -Scott Anthony Asalone, author of Gloria, The Christmas Angel and other books.