The CBC Selects Kobee Manatee® Third Installment!
The Children's Book Council taps our third installment as part of their 2026 Summer of Celebration! We are thrilled to be part of the CBC’s 2026 Summer Showcase: These are the People in My Neighborhood. This awesome collection celebrates friendship, teamwork and kindness. Our title will be featured on the CBC website from June 2026 through September 2026!
June 2026 - Robert Volunteers for Childhood Cancer at Alex's Lemonade Stand
At age 8, Alexandra "Alex" Scott passed away from neuroblastoma, a childhood cancer. Every year more than 400,000 children worldwide develop cancer. When she was 4, Alex started her cancer fundraiser and raised more than $2,000 dollars. At her death in 2004, Alex raised 1 million dollars and inspired a legacy of hope and cures for childhood cancer.
Childhood Cancer is Underfunded
Despite lack of funding, pediatric cancer is the number one cause of death by disease for children and young adults under 20. The ALSF delivers exceptional results in everything they do ensuring your satisfaction at every new step towards a cure for childhood cancer.
Alex's Reach
Since Alex poured her first glass of lemonade, the Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF) has funded more than 1,500 cutting-edge research projects at 150 institutions in the U.S. and Canada.
You Can Help
With the help of supporters, the ALSF is guiding the world toward a future without childhood cancer. So please help Alex and grab that cup of lemonade by joining them in uncovering cures for childhood cancer.
April 2026 - Announcing a Kobee Manatee® Pilot Animation!
I'm collaborating with Hollywood screenwriter Joelle Sellner. Joelle is creating our new Kobee Manatee® pilot episode focusing on; Edutainment, SEL, and STEM. The pilot reflects the award-winning books in the series. Joelle has 3 Hallmark romcoms and 21 animated series under her belt. Stay tuned for more updates!
Robert had an Awesome Time Meeting New Kobee Manatee® Fans!
November 8, 2025
Kobee Manatee® Climate Change Wins - 2025 NYC Big Book Award
Thousands of titles from around the world including titles from the big 5 publishers entered this literary contest. Kobee Manatee® Climate Change and The Great Blue Hole Hazard walked away as a "Distinguished Favorite!"
The CBC selects the Kobee Manatee® Children's Series!
I am honored to have the Children's Book Council select the Kobee Manatee® Children's series as part of their 2025 Summer Showcase: An Ocean of Stories!
The Children's Book Council (CBC) is a non-profit trade association of children's book publishers in North America, dedicated to promoting children's books and reading
Kiddos love Reading and Listening to Kobee Manatee®!
Selected by the Children's Book Council for Winter 2024 - 2025!
Celebrate Read Across America Day – March 2nd!
Read Across America Day is always celebrated on March 2nd the birthday of children’s author Dr. Seuss. Photo courtesy of Lauren Gallegos
Another new Kobee Manatee® Fan!
Robert enjoyed meeting fans in Doylestown, PA!
BUCKS COUNTY LOCAL AUTHOR FAIR
MEET ROBERT AT THE DOYLESTOWN LIBRARY!
Saturday, November 9th, 2024
10:30pm to 1:00pm
Doylestown Library
150 South Pine Street
Doylestown, PA
NEWS / EVENTS
ROBERT SCOTT THAYER MAKES A BIG SPLASH IN THE HAMPTONS!
ROBERT SCOTT THAYER MAKES A BIG SPLASH IN THE HAMPTONS!
ROBERT SCOTT THAYER MAKES A BIG SPLASH IN THE HAMPTONS!
For the second year in a row, Robert was invited to the Hamptons participating in top selected author titles! This event took place at The Baker House in East Hampton, New York.
ROBERT SCOTT THAYER MAKES A BIG SPLASH IN THE HAMPTONS!
ROBERT SCOTT THAYER MAKES A BIG SPLASH IN THE HAMPTONS!
Robert signs his newest title at the Hamptons in
Water Mill, New York.
THAYER’S FOURTH INSTALLMENT – KOBEE MANATEE® CLIMATE CHANGE AND THE GREAT BLUE HOLE HAZARD GRABS IBPA’S BENJAMIN FRANKLIN SILVER MEDAL!
"Kobee Manatee is a lovable and magnetic host, leading readers into the waters that cover 70% of the earth while opening young minds to the connections between human actions and marine ecosystems. Creating opportunities, which inspire love for our marine animals can cultivate an environmentally responsible conscience that can last a lifetime." —Dr. Tracy Fanara, NOAA Scientist (aka Inspector Planet - inspectorplanet.com)
“Robert Scott Thayer presents an important environmental message in an engaging story with wonderful characters. Anyone who loves the ocean and wants to help save it should read Kobee Manatee: Climate Change and The Great Blue Hole Hazard. I’m looking forward to the next Kobee Manatee adventure.” —Readers' Favorite
"A well-crafted, thoughtful, and well-illustrated addition to a noteworthy educational book series." —Kirkus Reviews
“We are happy to award deserving books like Kobee Manatee Climate Change and The Great Blue Hole Hazard. Our panel of judges really felt this book merited a place on our list of the best in family-friendly products that parents and educators can feel confident in using.” —Dawn Matheson, CEO, Mom’s Choice Awards
