Smidge Books

We are just two regular dads, on a mission to create top-quality children's books that you and your family will learn from, laugh with, and love for years to come.

The driving force behind our books is our simple motto: "Live, Learn, & Laugh!"

The Author

Marc Schmatjen (pronounced “smidgen,” as in, just a smidgen of this or that) and his wonderful wife Sandra reside in Rocklin, California where they spend most of their time trying to keep up with their three rambunctious boys.

Marc was born and raised in Northern California and has been writing weekly articles since 2008, providing humorous commentary on life in America from a common sense perspective.

This is one of thousands of children’s books that Marc has read to his boys, but the first one he has written.

Please visit justasmidge.com for Marc’s weekly writings.

The Illustrator

M. Scott Arena and his fabulous wife Jill call Lake Oswego, Oregon home. They have a gorgeous little girl, and are constantly amazed and delighted to see the world through her eyes.

Scott grew up in the beautiful Pacific Northwest, and has always been an artist, although this is his first professional endeavor as an illustrator.

He has a natural talent for bringing words to life, to the delight of young audiences everywhere.