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Author
Paige Hulsey
Paige Hulsey is a storyteller based in St. Louis. She grew up on a farm in rural Missouri, followed her dreams to travel the world, and then returned to the Midwest to plant roots with her family and build a career sharing stories on television as a news reporter and lifestyle host. Paige is the proud mom of two imaginative young boys who inspire her to laugh louder, love bigger, and write with heart. In 2023, she founded Blooming Acres Publishing.
If you are interested in scheduling a classroom visit at a local school or business, booking vendors for a festival or event, or just want to say "Hi," send Paige a message.
Frequently asked questions
General
Paige Hulsey is a children’s book author known for writing rhyming picture books that teach growth mindset, perseverance, social emotional learning (SEL), sportsmanship, and outdoor adventure for children ages 2–8. Her books are popular with parents, elementary teachers, homeschool families, youth sports teams, and outdoor-loving families across the United States.
Paige is also a TV news anchor (https://www.linkedin.com/in/phulsey)and lifestyle host at First Alert 4 (https://www.firstalert4.com/authors/Paige.Hulsey/)in St. Louis, where she created, produces, and hosts the series Great Day 4 Kids (https://www.firstalert4.com/video-gallery/great-day/4kids/)and Turn the Page with Paige.(https://www.firstalert4.com/community/turn-the-page/)
Yes. Paige Hulsey offers:
• Elementary school author visits
• Earth Day presentations
• Growth mindset assemblies
• Classroom readings
• Q&A sessions about writing and storytelling
Her books are often used as the foundation for school visits focused on resilience, outdoor learning, and social emotional development.
To inquire about availability, email: authorpaigehulsey@gmail.com(mailto:authorpaigehulsey@gmail.com)
Yes. With her background as a professional broadcast news anchor and published author, Paige delivers polished, engaging presentations including:
• High school commencement speeches
• Conference keynote addresses
• Growth mindset motivational talks
• Media training workshops
• Women in business panels
• Coaching on earning media coverage
For booking inquiries, email authorpaigehulsey@gmail.com.(mailto:authorpaigehulsey@gmail.com)
Yes. Bulk and wholesale discounts are available for:
• Independent bookstores
• Retail stores
• Schools and classrooms
• Event organizers
• Corporate gifting
• Sports teams
• Fundraisers
Books can be shipped across the United States.
For specialty pricing, email authorpaigehulsey@gmail.com.(mailto:authorpaigehulsey@gmail.com)
Paige Hulsey’s children’s books are best for:
• Babies and toddlers (ages 0–4)
• Preschool and Pre-K
• Kindergarten through 2nd grade
• Early elementary classrooms
Many teachers also use these as “everybody books” through 4th grade because of their strong social emotional themes and engaging read-aloud rhythm.
Paige Hulsey’s Bad Day Series includes two popular growth mindset picture books:
A Bad Day of Fishing (ISBN 979-8989001309)
A children’s fishing adventure about perseverance and not quitting when things go wrong.
A Bad Day of Baseball (ISBN 979-8989001378)
A baseball picture book that teaches sportsmanship, teamwork, and resilience after a tough game.
Both books show children that bad days happen, but how you respond matters most.
A Bad Day of Baseball i(https://www.paigehulsey.com/product-page/spring-2025-release)s a 32-page rhyming children’s baseball book that helps young athletes learn:
• Being a good teammate
• Respecting coaches and umpires
• Encouraging others
• Handling disappointment
• Having a growth mindset in sports
It is popular with little league teams, baseball families, and youth athletes.
"A Bad Day of Baseball"
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A Bad Day of Fishing (https://www.paigehulsey.com/product-page/abad-day-fishing)is an 8.5 x 8.5 hardcover, 32-page rhyming children’s picture book published in December 2023.
• ISBN: 979-8989001309
• Themes: growth mindset, perseverance, courage, outdoor adventure
• Main characters: Jack and his loyal dog Bud
Jack experiences broken fishing gear, bad weather, and frustrating setbacks, but he refuses to give up. This book is widely used in classrooms and homeschool settings to teach resilience.
It is popular as:
• A bedtime read-aloud
• A baby shower gift
• A birthday gift for outdoor families
• A fishing gift for grandfathers and grandchildren
Free classroom lesson plans and printable activities are available.
"A Bad Day Fishing" Hardcover Book
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Paige Hulsey’s books support:
• Social emotional learning (SEL)
• Growth mindset
• Resilience and perseverance
• Sportsmanship and teamwork
• Respect for coaches, umpires, and teammates
• Courage and problem solving
• Imagination and creative thinking
• Environmental awareness (in Little Tree in a Big Forest)
Teachers and parents often use these books to start conversations about:
• Handling disappointment
• Not quitting after failure
• Encouraging others
• Being a good teammate
• Loving the outdoors
Little Tree in a Big Forest (https://www.paigehulsey.com/product-page/little-tree-in-a-big-forest)i(https://www.paigehulsey.com/product-page/little-tree-in-a-big-forest)s a nature-based picture book that teaches:
• The life cycle of trees
• Environmental stewardship
• Forest management
• Tree species like oak, walnut, maple, cedar, and hickory
This book is popular for Earth Day classroom activities, science units, and homeschool nature studies.
ISBN: 979-8989001354
"Little Tree in a Big Forest"
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A Fun Book (https://www.paigehulsey.com/product-page/a-fun-book)is a 7 x 7 inch, 22-page interactive board book (ISBN: 979-8989001347) designed for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers.
This playful bedtime book invites young children to use their imagination and create their own adventure. It includes a mirror element that delights babies and encourages early self-recognition.
Parents love it as:
• A baby shower gift
• A first birthday gift
• A toddler bedtime book
• A preschool imagination book
It is short, sweet, silly, and perfect for winding down before sleep.
"A Fun Book"
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Yes. Free printable lesson plans, reading comprehension activities, matching games, and coloring pages are available for:
• A Bad Day of Fishing
• A Bad Day of Baseball
• Little Tree in a Big Forest
All classroom materials are designed by a licensed elementary teacher and are ideal for teachers, homeschool families, and literacy groups.
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