Steven Vaitonis

Steven Vaitonis, who writes as Papa V, was born in Chicago, Illinois, and received a degree in biology from the University of Illinois. He lives in northern Illinois with his wife, Cindy. They have traveled throughout the United States and have been to England, Spain, The Gambia, Tanzania, and Zanzibar. They have three grown daughters and six grandchildren. Now retired, Mr. Vaitonis has worked for several non-profit organizations, and has spent more than thirty-five years working in research libraries for major healthcare companies. He is the author of Edison the Christmas Elf and the Imperfect Perfect Toy. Vanished! is his second book.

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Books

Vanished!

$4.99 - $21.95

written by Steven Vaitonis

illustrated by Lindsay Wallen

When Kristen’s beloved Bear vanishes, she’s willing to do anything to find him. Looking under her bed for Bear, she finds a mysterious hole in the floor full of glowing light. Before she knows what’s happening, she’s falling into another world! She lands in West Wind, the place where all broken and unwanted toys live. And now, to find Bear, she must face explosions, magic teapots, forest mazes, flying furniture, talking boats, and a building that loves to play Monopoly. Along the way, she meets Cymryn the Tinker, serendipitous Stanley the talking toy, a wise teddy bear named Granther, and Mr. Benjamin, Recorder of Things Important and Trivial. Come along with Kristen on this fantastical journey as she discovers what it means to be a true friend!

Paperback available here ($12.95)

Kindle ebook available here ($4.99)

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Edison the Christmas Elf and the Imperfect Perfect Toy

$4.99 - $5.99

written by Papa V

illustrated by Melissa Blue

Edison the Christmas Elf dreams of making the perfect holiday toy. He’s full of imaginative ideas, but they’re often disastrous! Every year Santa Claus waits for Edison to reveal his new idea, and every year Santa worries: just what enormous, tremendous, monstrous problem will Edison build next? Can the elf create the perfect toy, or will he destroy the workshop trying? Join Santa and find out!

Kindle ebook available here ($5.99)

iBook ebook available here ($5.99)

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