A magical journey through friendship, history, and ancient Pompeii.
How I Met Fantasma is a beautifully illustrated adventure that brings history to life through the eyes of a curious young girl and an unforgettable dog. Beginning at the Naples Archaeological Museum and traveling back in time to Pompeii before the eruption of Mount Vesuvius, Fantasma leads young readers on an adventure filled with discovery, friendship, culture, and wonder.
Written in playful rhyme and meant to be read aloud, the story makes history engaging and memorable while inviting children and grown-ups to share the adventure together.
Perfect for young travelers dreaming of Italy, families planning an Italian adventure, teachers bringing ancient history to life, dog lovers of every age, or grandparents looking for a beautiful and meaningful gift.
Part travel inspiration, part history lesson, and most importantly, a story about an extraordinary friendship. How I Met Fantasma is a book to read together, treasure, and take along on your own adventures.
Who we are
Davin Michael Stedman is a singer, songwriter, author, and creative director behind events such as Buskarama, Up West Fest, and The Greatest Gatsby.
Davin is president and founder of the 501c3 nonprofit Veterans of The Arts. He is a proud graduate of the Washington State University English Department.
Davin wrote this book with the faith that millions of kids will share his love of world history, cherish their first pet, and have fun with poetry if he just gives them fresh rhymes.
Sabranie Coyne is a mother, proud advocate of local arts and education, an avid world traveler, and an established real estate agent that has helped hundreds of families find a place to call home.
This book is grounded in her belief that children love challenges and they want to be inspired. The characters are based on her real life family and their beloved dog.
Davin and Sabranie live in the Seward Park neighborhood of Seattle, WA and together they firmly believe in cultivating a community.
Larisa Lukyanchenko is a children's book illustrator from Ukraine. She created every image as a citizen and a mother in a country at war. She holds a Master's Degree in Fine Arts from Lesya Ukrainka East European National University. Her journey to Fantasma represents 12 years of passionate study from Art School to University, carrying a wonderful dream.
Larisa has honed a craft weaving imagination that she presents on each page. She creates books that show children across the world a magic they too can express through color and words.
Her art and vision is exquisite, and rich in detail. Her mission is elegant yet...not at all simple.”
'I hope I make the world a better place."
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