Story Time in Room 11 — where the book opens and the room comes alive

An afternoon reading circle: seven children on the rug, a teacher on a low stool, one large hardcover book. Scroll, and the story rises off the page.

The reading corner

Dust drifts in the honey-gold light. The cover opens, and a single ribbon of golden light curls up from the pages.

The story rises

A small green dragon unfurls its wings. Elves carry lanterns across a bridge of light. A caped kid rockets upward trailing stars while castles and floating islands assemble near the ceiling — and the classroom walls dissolve into a starfield where constellations draw a whale, a knight, a phoenix.

Back to the page

Like an inhale, every spark settles back into the book. The classroom returns, and the teacher looks up with a small knowing smile: one last fleck of gold still hovering over the page. Every child hears a different story. Read them all.

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Children's Book Author & Elementary School Teacher

Every Dad Is a Superhero
in Disguise

Playful picture books that celebrate fatherhood, family, and the everyday magic of growing up loved.

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Chaos in Room 11 cover My Dad Is Cooler Than Your Dad cover The ABCs of Being a Super Girl-Dad cover The Special Lady cover
Tyson Bell at a bookstore signing with his books Local author ✦ signed editions
About the Author

Teacher by Day,
Storyteller Always

Welcome! My days are spent surrounded by the energy and curiosity of elementary schoolers, which fuels my passion for writing children's books in my spare time. When I'm not teaching or drafting new stories, I head outdoors to slow down and connect with the world. Through my camera lens, I look for the warm, gentle corners of nature — capturing the beautiful moments that sit quietly in plain sight.

Whether you're here for a story to read aloud or a print for your wall, I'm so glad you stopped by. I hope you find something here to explore and take home! If you would like to connect with me, please email me at j.tysonbell77@gmail.com.

📚 Elementary school teacher 🌿 Author
The Books

Stories from the Bell Bookshelf

Read-aloud favorites for capes-required bedtimes and giggly story circles.

Chaos in Room 11 book cover

Chaos in Room 11

Illustrated by Stephanie Hider

Paper planes soar and giggles erupt as the wildest little classmates in school turn Room 11 upside down — a rollicking classroom romp straight from a real teacher's desk.

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My Dad Is Cooler Than Your Dad book cover

My Dad Is Cooler Than Your Dad

Illustrated by Melissa McIndoe

A pint-sized bragging battle on the playground turns epic as two kids trade tales of capes, laser eyes, and dad-powered feats — until they discover the coolest thing dads do.

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The ABCs of Being a Super Girl-Dad book cover

The ABCs of Being a Super Girl-Dad

Illustrated by Chloé Elimam

From Adventures to ZZZs, a dad and his little girl turn ordinary days into super-powered ones — one letter, one giggle, and one twirl at a time.

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The Special Lady book cover

The Special Lady

Illustrated by Chloé Elimam

Two kids race to celebrate the one-and-only special lady who holds their whole world together — a warm, joyful thank-you to the women we love most.

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Peek Inside the Pages

Illustration: a dad's cape appears with a poof Illustration: dad and daughter on a carousel unicorn Illustration: dad tickling his daughter on the couch Illustration: two kids hugging the special lady at the door Illustration: superhero dad and the spilled milk
Reader Testimonials

What Families Are Saying

“We read it every single night. My daughter now insists Daddy wears a cape to breakfast — and honestly, he does.”
DR Danielle R.Mom of a Super Girl-Dad fan
“Finally, a book where my son sees his dad as the superhero he already is. The playground boast-off had us laughing out loud.”
MT Marcus T.Dad of two
“The Special Lady had my whole class shouting the ending together. Pure joy from the first page to the last.”
MA Ms. Alvarez2nd-grade teacher

Say Hello!

School visits, story times, signed copies, or just to share which book made your kiddo giggle — Tyson would love to hear from you.

j.tysonbell77@gmail.com