{"id":554365,"date":"2026-10-10T18:00:23","date_gmt":"2026-10-10T18:00:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newjerseyheadlines.com\/news\/story\/554365\/childrens-author-verna-clement-launches-independent-imprint-rereleases-the-adventures-of-danny-fish-and-danny-rabbit-best-friends-forever.html"},"modified":"2026-10-10T18:00:23","modified_gmt":"2026-10-10T18:00:23","slug":"childrens-author-verna-clement-launches-independent-imprint-rereleases-the-adventures-of-danny-fish-and-danny-rabbit-best-friends-forever","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.northcarolinaheadlines.com\/news\/story\/554365\/childrens-author-verna-clement-launches-independent-imprint-rereleases-the-adventures-of-danny-fish-and-danny-rabbit-best-friends-forever.html","title":{"rendered":"Children\u2019s Author Verna Clement Launches Independent Imprint, Re-Releases The Adventures Of Danny Fish And Danny Rabbit: Best Friends Forever"},"content":{"rendered":"
First installment of a four-part series combines ocean exploration with early childhood lessons on empathy, differences, and marine biology.<\/div>\n

NEW YORK, NY<\/strong> — October 10, 2026 —<\/strong> Children’s author Verna Clement today announced the independent republication of her picture book, The Adventures of Danny Fish and Danny Rabbit<\/em><\/strong>: Best Friends Forever<\/em>. The release marks the official launch of Clement’s Pillars Publishing imprint, under which she is consolidating and reissuing her complete four-part children’s book series.<\/p>\n

Illustrated by Lana Fox and Sachin Argawal, the book centers on two unlikely dreamers: Danny Fish, who wishes he could hop around on land, and Danny Rabbit, who imagines swimming through the deep ocean. When a wish brings Danny Rabbit underwater, the two meet and discover they share the same name, similar coloring, and a mutual need for companionship.<\/p>\n

“I wanted to build an adventure that entertains kids while showing them how to appreciate people who come from completely different backgrounds,” says Clement. “Danny Fish spent a long time feeling isolated because he looked different. His connection with Danny Rabbit shows young readers how simple it can be to offer acceptance and build a lasting bond.”<\/p>\n

Alongside the core storyline, the book incorporates educational “Fun Fact” callouts throughout the narrative. Readers learn real-world marine concepts alongside the characters, including how fish sleep without eyelids, what saltwater species eat, and how marine life navigates deep-water environments.<\/p>\n

Core Highlights:<\/p>\n

Navigating New Perspectives:<\/strong> Focuses on empathy, listening to others in unfamiliar settings, and understanding that things often look different up close than they do from a distance.<\/p>\n

Integrated Learning:<\/strong> Pairs storytelling with factual entries on coral reefs, sea turtles, swordfish, and sharks.<\/p>\n

Series Expansion:<\/strong> Serves as the flagship entry for Clement’s rebranded four-book lineup.<\/p>\n

Born in Trinidad, Clement grew up listening to her father’s stories before moving to New York City, where she worked as a nanny while writing children’s literature full-time. Her work centers on combining imaginative settings with practical lessons on safety, loyalty, and social connection.<\/p>\n

The Adventures of Danny Fish and Danny Rabbit: Best Friends Forever<\/em> is available now in Paperback (ISBN: 979-8-9983356-6-2<\/a>), and eBook (ISBN: 979-8-9983356-7-9<\/a>) via major online book retailers.<\/p>\n

Digital review copies, cover assets, and author interview scheduling are available upon request.<\/p>\n

About Verna Clement<\/strong><\/p>\n

Verna Clement is a children’s author based in New York. Drawing on her Caribbean heritage and years of experience in childcare, she writes storybooks designed to support early reading comprehension and social-emotional development. For media inquiries or book details, visit www.dannyfishdannyrabbit.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Media Contact<\/span>
Company Name:<\/strong> Page and Pixel
Contact Person:<\/strong> Pillars Publishing
Email:<\/strong> Send Email<\/a>
Country:<\/strong> United States
Website:<\/strong> www.dannyfishdannyrabbit.com<\/a><\/p>\n

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