Cowbilly Willy's






INTRODUCING:

THE COWBILLY WILLY HARDCOVER COLLECTION!


One of the problems with our earlier adventures was that the kids loved them TOO MUCH! Paperbacks just don't hold up well when kids take them EVERYWHERE!


Three years ago we introduced Hardcover versions of "Sparky & Yama Volumes 1 & 2". In November of 2024 not only did we release "Sparky & Yama Volume 3", but also an ALL NEW Larger Format "HEIRLOOM EDITION", featuring all 8 of Sparky and Yama's adventures (Read more about it below).


Each of our Hardcover Editions feature high quality cloth bindings and vibrant color illustrations with every page turn on low acid paper for generations of future enjoyment! We also made good use of the extra space afforded by the "Heirloom Edition" to slightly polish the text for easier storytelling and enlarge the font to 20dpi throughout!


Don't worry... We've kept the single story and multi-story volumes available in paperback for the budget minded. The singles are also great for giveaways at local library story hours or book signings. Paperback versions of the three multi-story volumes are perfect for lower cost school readers. Lessons and classroom discussion can be derived from the "Talking Points" in the back of the books.


The Heirloom Edition is not available in paperback. It's 550 pages, and quite large. We do not believe a simple glue binding would be durable enough for a book of that size that is frequently handled by children.








THE LATEST NEWS


11-November-2023


INTRODUCING:

THE HEIRLOOM EDITION

THIS THING IS BIG! It's Grandkid Sitting on Your Lap Big! 8-1/4 X 11 Inches BIG! 550 Pages Big! 20 Point Easy on Your Eyes Font Big! Every Big Page has AT LEAST ONE BIG FULL COLOR Illustration on the Page Next to it!


It's BIG on Stories Too! You Get All 8 of Sparky & Yama's Adventures, INCLUDING the Latest, "Cowbilly Willy's short TALL Tales"! This One is Sure to Whet the Appetite of All of You WILD DOGS Fans Who've Waited All These Years for Another Chili-Dawg Fix!


IN OTHER NEWS:

"Cowbilly Willy's short TALL Tales" IS NOW AVAILABLE!

When a storm interrupts the children's picnic, Willy puts on a pot of beans and ham over the fireplace and starts spinning tales. The kids hear stories about why Willy spent years in a wheelchair, what happened to Yama in the accident, who fixed him, who was out to get Willy (Wild Dogs Fans Know!!!), and how they thwarted his plans. They also learn how Willy came to be at the cabin where Yama met a very young Sparky!


BUT WAIT! THERE"S MORE!


"Sparky & Yama Volume 3" IS NOW AVAIlABLE TOO! Just like Volumes 1 & 2, it's available in Paperback and durable Hardcover. Complete your Sparky & Yama collection with "Nest of Evil" and revisit those crazy Chili-dawgs in "Cowbilly Willy's short TALL Tales"! Due to new techniques and imaging software, our illustrations are turning out better than ever, but don't worry... everything is still hand drawn!


10-August-2023

ALL SINGLE ADVENTURE PAPERBACKS NOW ONLY $12.99 EACH!

TRIPLE ADVENTURE VOLUMES 1 & 2 NOW ONLY $25.99 EACH IN PAPERBACK (A SAVINGS OF $14.02 OVER BUYING SEPERATELY!), OR $34.99 IN DURABLE HARDCOVER (A SAVINGS OF $3.98 OVER BUYING THE PAPERBACKS SEPERATELY)!

This represents a slight price increase for the first two books in the series, but a SUBSTANTIAL PRICE REDUCTION across the rest of the line! We now clearly include price AND PAGE COUNT in the book descriptions.


4-August-2023

Update across THE ENTIRE SPARKY & YAMA SERIES!

ALL SPARKY BOOKS NOW INCLUDE "TALKING POINTS FOR PARENTS & TEACHERS"!

These are included at the end of each book, and can be (carefully) cut out and kept by parents without damaging your child's book. "Talking Points for Parents & Teachers" can help parents guide their child through the Judeo Christian Values that are embedded within the stories. Most of these moral values are clearly presented, but you may be surprised how many you've missed! For those of you who have previous revisions of our books, the "Talking Points for Parents & Teachers" PDF is available for download free of charge on our "Additional Learning" page in the above Menu.


FOR THE TIME BEING, OUR BOOKS ARE NO LONGER AVAILABLE ON KINDLE.

We apologize for the inconvenience, but there have been persistent issues with the way they display on Kindle. Our storybooks are best viewed in 2 page format, where the picture supports the text on the opposite page. Kindle devices have never been able to do this well. There have been many issues with broken pictures, mismatched fonts, and other issues. Despite our best efforts, we've been unsuccessful in resolving these issues, so it was decided to discontinue the Kindle format until we are able to offer a high quality product.


27-May-2023

NEST OF EVIL NOW AVAILABLE!


NEST OF EVIL--


Many years ago, Ake's father and grandfather planted the rubber tree farm that would later be called "The Spookies". At the time, the entire area was infested with deadly King Cobras.


The two men cleared the area of the deadly serpents, making it safe for farming and raising a family. For almost 30 years, Ake and the farm animals came and went into the trees without fear of snakes.


The repatriation of the Alaskan Timberwolves (accidentally transplanted into the area) brought an end to the "Era of Lord Canis Lupis" , and "The Spookies" became safe for all... or so everyone believed.


Check out NEST OF EVIL on the SPARKY & YAMA page!


23-July-2022

Another Website Update!


We've simplified the website, adding a new page and removing some unfinished items from the Menu. The "Media" page has been replaced by the "Additional Learning" page and a clickable Youtube link at the bottom of every page.


The "Merchandise" page is still under construction with some exciting new items, but the page has been temporarily removed from the Menu until it has been completed and new merchandise is in stock and ready to ship.


The "Wild Dogs" page has also been removed until the re-write is complete. The two Original "Wild Dogs" books, "Lost in Lopburi" and "North Near Ubon" are still available in paperback only (Kindle has been discontinued) for a limited time. They can be found by clicking the "Author Central" logo at the bottom of every page.


"Wild Dogs" will return to the Menu as soon as the re-write is complete and it will be available in paperback and hardcover formats. Whether or not it will appear in Kindle format will be determined by how well it displays on Kindle devices.


You may have noticed another logo at the bottom of the page for "The Zariel Project". This is a start-up organization with the mission of protecting children. I hope to have that link active and provide more information as it becomes available.


That's it for now! Feel free to contact me any time using the email at the bottom of the page. ENJOY THE RIDE!



CONTACT



willy@cowbillywillys.com