MARVIN ROLNICK — Children’s Books Author
Stories that help children discover kindness, friendship, imagination, and the joy of being themselves.
Marvin Rolnick is the author of children’s picture books for ages 4–8. His stories combine humor, imagination, heart, and relatable experiences to help young readers explore friendship, kindness, self-confidence, empathy, and the world around them.
ABOUT MARVIN ROLNICK
Marvin Rolnick was born in Brooklyn, New York, and grew up in Long Beach, New York.
His varied career has included serving in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam era, working in financial services and as a seminar speaker, lecturer, co-hosting a live radio program, performed stand-up comedy, worked at a business college, and counseling teenagers from underserved communities on preparing for employment.
He is also a writer and podcaster who has created hundreds of stories, poems, essays, and other pieces of writing.
Today, Marvin focuses on writing picture books for children. His stories explore kindness, friendship, self-acceptance, imagination, empathy, and the importance of appreciating what makes each person unique.
Featured Picture Books
Ages 4–8
Themes: Family, imagination, geography, happiness, kindness
Ralphie and Janie explore a map of America with their mother and discover the landmarks, traditions, foods, and landscapes that make every state special. But along the way, they discover something even more important: the greatest state of all cannot be found on any map. The Happy State is a warm and imaginative celebration of family, kindness, laughter, love, and the happiness we create wherever we are.
Ages 4–8
Themes: Friendship, empathy, communication, kindness, emotional awareness
Andy and Bruno are best friends—so when Bruno suddenly stops saying hello, Andy wonders if something has gone wrong between them. With a little help from his mom, Andy begins to understand that people sometimes carry feelings and worries that others cannot see. Filled with humor, heart, and memorable surprises, Why Didn’t Bruno Say Hi? is a gentle story about empathy, patience, and the importance of letting a friend know you’re there.
Ages 4–8
Themes: School, friendship, imagination, humor, storytelling
It’s the first day of school after summer vacation, and Miss Miller asks her students a simple question: “What did you do over the summer?” When it’s Rosa’s turn to answer, her story takes the class on a hilarious and wonderfully unexpected adventure. Filled with imagination, classroom fun, and plenty of surprises, Rosa’s Summer Vacation celebrates the joy of storytelling—and the special way a child’s imagination can turn an ordinary story into an unforgettable one.