Robert Scott Thayer

Children's author Robert Scott Thayer, is also a recording artist who writes and sings in the pop, jazz, and children's genres. Robert has won several International Songwriting Awards including those from Billboard. His newest children's tune, Kobee's Song, produced by Grammy winner Jim Cravero, is fun, upbeat, and has a solid reggae groove. Kids love it! It's about the clever marine mammal protagonist wearing a purple cap and a yellow jersey, KOBEE MANATEE, and his traveling ocean adventures in Thayer's award-winning children's educational picture book series. On his latest series release, Kobee Manatee: Shipwreck Sea Friends, Robert collaborates with Fabien Cousteau, oldest grandson of legendary ocean pioneer, Jacques Cousteau.

Ever since he was young, Thayer had a passion for manatees, weather, and ocean life. Robert earned a degree from Temple University in Philadelphia and also worked as a copywriter. He is a member of the SCBWI (Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators), the Authors Guild, BMI (Broadcast Music, Inc.), and the Save the Manatee Club in Maitland, Florida. Robert currently resides in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. Learn more about Robert Scott Thayer at... KobeeManatee.com