Kurt Wagner

Biography

Kurt Wagner and his wife, Tina, live in Bellevue, Iowa. They are the parents of 4 beautiful children, and Christmas has always been their favorite holiday, full of special family traditions.

Kurt has dreamed of writing children's books for many years, and finally decided to pursue his dream. He included many of his own family traditions in writing "The Mouse Who Stirred at Christmas". Kurt incorporated the magic and excitement of the holidays and aimed to write his book through the eyes of a child.

As the book evolved, so did Kurt's main character, Anthony, an adorable little mouse that lives with a loving family who also cherish family traditions and the magic of the holidays. Kurt is currently in the process of writing his second book, to be released in the summer of 2017.

Smashwords Interview

What do your readers mean to you?
My readers responses are the highlight of me writing this book. I could not believe the joy I felt when people complimented me on the book, or told me how much they enjoyed it.
What are you working on next?
I am currently working on a Halloween themed book, and am hoping to have it available late spring 2017. Anthony will be back and preparing for Halloween and all the fun activities that we all enjoy during the fall season.
Read more of this interview.

Where to buy in print

Books

Anthony's Outdoor Adventure
Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 120. Language: American English. Published: November 17, 2020 . Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Sports & Recreation / Camping & Outdoor Activities, Fiction » Children’s books » Nature & the Natural World / Environment
Lace up your boots and hike along with Anthony in Anthony's Outdoor Adventure. Anthony is excited to spend time outside exploring nature and camping out under the stars.
Anthony's ABC Book
Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 110. Language: English. Published: June 16, 2020 . Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Concepts / Alphabet, Fiction » Children’s books » Activity Books
Anthony's ABC Book is a fun introduction to letters, numbers, colors and shapes. Children are bound to enjoy the bright and colorful illustrations as they begin their educational journey with Anthony.
Anthony's Farm Animal Friends
Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 160. Language: American English. Published: June 12, 2020 . Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Animals » Pets & domestic animals, Fiction » Children’s books » Animals » Mice, rats, & other rodents
Anthony's Farm Animal Friends is a wonderful introduction for early learners to a variety of farm animals and the unique sounds they make. Each page is full of colorful and vibrant illustrations that are sure to capture the attention of children and make learning fun!
Anthony's Rainy Day
Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 160. Language: American English. Published: June 12, 2020 . Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Animals » Mice, rats, & other rodents, Fiction » Children’s books » Imagination & Play
Anthony awakens to dark rumbling clouds, but even though it's too wet to play outside, he's determined not to let a little rain stop him from having some fun! So, Anthony uses his imagination to create a list of things to do on his rainy day.
Anthony's Summer Vacation
Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 160. Language: American English. Published: June 12, 2020 . Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Animals » Mice, rats, & other rodents, Fiction » Children’s books » Imagination & Play
Anthony and his family go on a fun-filled vacation to celebrate the beginning of summer break. We invite you to join Anthony and share in his excitement as he enjoys many first-time experiences, splashes in the pool, and plays by the ocean. Anthony's Summer Vacation, the third book in the series of Anthony's Adventures.
Anthony's Happy Halloween
Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 120. Language: English. Published: January 15, 2018 . Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Holidays & Celebrations / Halloween
The holiday adventures continue in "Anthony's Happy Halloween". Anthony and his friend Sally were excited to participate in all of the fun, fall activities of Halloween. Join Anthony and Sally as they carve pumpkins, try on costumes and more as they eagerly wait for trick-or-treating on Halloween night. Enjoy this beautifully illustrated tale of family traditions!
Anthony, The Mouse Who Stirred at Christmas
Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 120. Language: English. Published: October 22, 2016 . Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Holidays & Celebrations / Christmas & Advent
Join Anthony, an adorable little mouse who loves Christmas, on this fun tale of special family traditions. Anthony is determined to stay awake and see Santa when he delivers the gifts to his home. You will feel the magic and excitement of the holidays!