
ROBERT SCOTT THAYER
Children’s author Robert Scott Thayer is known for his award-winning Kobee Manatee® Children’s Educational Series.


Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Robert Scott
Thayer started writing songs in the third grade. A Temple University graduate, Robert continued perfecting his craft performing at various venues.
Thayer has received numerous International Songwriting Awards for his music in the acoustic, pop and jazz genres.
He was discovered by a promoter for the 25th anniversary of the original Woodstock Festival. As a result, Thayer was slated to open up for Joan Baez at the historic event in upstate New York.
Robert is also a children’s book author. He created the award-winning Kobee Manatee® Children’s Educational Picture Book series. Grammy Award-Winner, Jim Cravero produced his popular children’s tune, Kobee’s Song. Robert said, “It’s fun, upbeat, and has a solid reggae grove!” Hear it on Jango Radio. Learn more at KobeeManatee.com
In 2026, Thayer will be working with Evan Anglin, Animation & Literary Manager at Zero Gravity Management in Los Angeles for the pre-production of Robert's Kobee Manatee® Adventures children's educational animation. The pilot episode will be written by Joelle Sellner. Stay tuned for updates! Robert offers his award-winning titles in print, digital, and audio formats to suit your needs. For more information, please visit kobeemanatee.com


KOBEE MANATEE® CLIMATE CHANGE AND THE GREAT BLUE HOLE HAZARD
THAYER'S FOURTH INSTALLMENT RECEIVES THE BENJAMIN FRANKLIN SILVER AWARD FROM THE INDEPENDENT BOOK PUBLISHERS ASSOCIATION!
In 2025 Robert's fourth installment, Kobee Manatee® Climate Change and The Great Blue Hole Hazard wins a "Distinguished Favorite" at the New York City BIG Book Awards!

KOBEE MANATEE® A WILD WEATHER ADVENTURE
THIS CHILDREN’S TITLE RECEIVES THE BENJAMIN FRANKLIN SILVER AWARD FROM THE INDEPENDENT BOOK PUBLISHERS ASSOCIATION!
2016





Children absolutely love Robert’s
school visit presentations and songs from his award-winning Kobee Manatee® educational series!
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