About
Robert Scott Thayer always had a passion for manatees, oceans, weather, and sea life. He is also an award-winning recording artist who writes and sings in the pop, jazz, and children's genres. Robert's newest children's tune, Kobee's Song, is available on iTunes. Thayer is a member of the SCBWI (Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators), the Save the Manatee Club in Maitland, Florida, and BMI. He received a BBA from Temple University. Robert currently resides in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. Learn more about Robert at KobeeManatee.com
Featured Work
Kobee Manatee: A Wild Weather Adventure
Kobee Manatee wants to surprise his sister Kim, who lives in the Bahamas, on her birthday. But it won't be easy to get there from Key West, Florida. Kobee has to travel across the mighty Atlantic Ocean and into the strong Gulf Stream current. Not only that, it's hurricane season!
Can Kobee and his friends, Tess and Pablo, travel safely through all of the wild tropical weather coming their way? A thrilling tale loaded with surprises, fun, and exciting facts about weather.
Other Works
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Kobee Manatee: Heading Home to Florida
2013
Awards and Recognition
- Kobee Manatee: A Wild Weather Adventure is the recipient of the Silver Medal under the Children's Adventure category in the Readers' Favorite 2015 International Book Awards.
- Kobee Manatee: Heading Home to Florida is the recipient of the Gold Award in the Children's Educational category in the 2015 International Book Awards - USA Book News
