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Animated girl with curly brown hair wearing blue overalls and a striped shirt, jumping joyfully with arms raised.
Animated girl with curly brown hair wearing blue overalls and a striped shirt, jumping joyfully with arms raised.
Animated girl with curly brown hair wearing blue overalls and a striped shirt, jumping joyfully with arms raised.
Animated girl with curly brown hair wearing blue overalls and a striped shirt, jumping joyfully with arms raised.
Animated girl with curly brown hair wearing blue overalls and a striped shirt, jumping joyfully with arms raised.
Cartoon of a boy in an orange hoodie and green cap and a girl in striped shirt and overalls sitting on stones, eating chocolate with smudges on their faces.
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Three animated children sitting close together laughing and enjoying each other's company.
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Who is Whimsical Kimsicle?

Whimsical Kimsicle is a bright, bouncy, energetic 10 year old girl who has a lot running around in her brain and is easily distracted.  In this book (the first of the series), Whimsical Kimsicle's mother is not feeling well and asks her daughter to run an errand for her.  She has two letters to deliver - one is a birthday card for the mailbox, and the other is an envelope with one hundred dollars for the neighbour a few blocks over.  Excited by the task, Whimsical Kimsicle goes on her way, skipping through town, bumping into people she knows, distracting her from her mission.  When she finally gets back on track, she gets to the mailbox and accidentally throws the wrong letter into the mailbox.  

The question is... how will she retrieve the letter?  Read it and find out...  
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What's the story?

Whimsical Kimsicle is sent on a simple errand for her mom: drop one letter into the mailbox and deliver another one to a neighbor. One small mistake sends her into a whirlwind of problem-solving! Can teamwork and quick thinking save the day?
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Three girls working together with a slinky toy by a red mailbox in a green, hilly landscape with text rhyming about a slinky and sticky stuff.
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Two-page illustrated children's story showing kids in a music class with a teacher and children jumping on a trampoline outside while another child reads on the grass.
Cartoon of a girl reaching her arm through a slot toward a pile of envelopes, with text about her struggling to reach an envelope.
An older woman holding a stop sign helps a girl in overalls cross a street while another girl waits on the sidewalk, with text about duty and focus beside them.

Meet the creators

Behind every great children’s book are storytellers who care deeply about kids, imagination, and meaningful moments. Meet the folks who bring these stories to life—both on the page and beyond.
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*You can draw on their faces too if you feel so inclined ;p*
Allan Friedman and Kim Ades smiling together

Kim Ades & Allan Friedman

Kim Ades and Allan Friedman are a husband-and-wife team and proud parents of five amazing grown-up kids. Throughout their lives, they’ve collected countless funny and memorable stories—many of which have inspired the Whimsical Kimsicle series. Whimsical Kimsicle is a bubbly, friendly, energetic 10-year-old girl who loves to socialize and help wherever she can. As her name suggests, she is a miniature version of Kim!  

Kim has always dreamed of writing and publishing children’s books. With the help of her husband Allan—an enthusiastic partner in all of her adventures—they have finally brought that dream to life!  They hope you enjoy this book and the many that will follow!
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Gavriella Reiss

Gavriella Reiss is an artist and illustrator with a Bachelor of Animation from Sheridan College. She has worked as a layout artist on animated series including Bunsen Is a Beast, Total Dramarama, and Total Drama Island. When she isn’t drawing, she loves baking with her kids, exploring the outdoors, and discovering new places together. She believes creativity is essential—and that a little whimsy makes everyday moments more magical.

Ready to add a little magic to storytime?

Whimsical Kimsicle is more than a sweet read -it’s a heart-warming adventure that sparks imagination, encourages confidence, and invites meaningful conversations. Perfect for cozy bedtime moments, classroom reads, or anytime your child needs a smile.
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