From Sherri Shepherd, this energetic and fun story celebrates female friendships and shows young girls the importance of cheering one another on! When Chloe leaves for her big performance on stage, the other Sunshine Queens stay behind to help one another--but will they make it in time to see Chloe perform?

The Sunshine Queens is the delightful debut children's picture book from award-winning daytime-television host, actress, comedian, and New York Times bestselling author Sherri Shepherd. Tag along as the fun-loving Chloe and her bubbly besties demonstrate the power of good friendships and showing up for one another.

Chloe and her best friends, known as the Sunshine Queens, made a pact to always support each other no matter what. But on one very special Saturday, a lot goes wrong and all at once! Can they help one another and still make it in time for Chloe's theater performance? Watch the fun unfold and be inspired by the Sunshine Queens' love for one another.

This picture book

is for ages 4 to 8;
includes stylish illustrations from Tanisha Cherislin;
is for fans of Taraji P. Henson's You Can Be a Good Friend (No Matter What!) and Reece Witherspoon's Busy Betty; and
is a great gift for the first day of school, birthdays, or Christmas.

With her signature wit and joy, Sherri Shepherd emphasizes how we can accomplish more together. Life is so much sweeter--and a lot more fun--when we have strong friendships!

About the author

Sherri Shepherd the sunshine queens

Sherri Shepherd is an American actress, comedian, New York Times bestselling author, broadcaster, and television personality. She currently hosts the daily syndicated daytime talk show Sherri and is a cohost of the popular podcast Two Funny Mamas. From 2007 to 2014, Shepherd was a cohost of the daytime talk show The View, for which she received multiple Daytime Emmy Award nominations, winning one in 2009. She has hosted Dish Nation and Best Ever Trivia Show; she starred in the sitcoms The Jamie Foxx Show, Less than Perfect, Sherri, Trial & Error, and Mr. Iglesias; and she appeared on Dancing with the Stars, 30 Rock, and more.

Tanisha Cherislin profile image

Tanisha Cherislin is a New York–based artist. Some of her clients include Random House; Little, Brown and Company; and Macmillan. In addition to children's books, Tanisha makes art for websites, app games, and animation for TV and feature films. During her free time Tanisha likes playing video games, bird-watching, and picnicking.

Product Details

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Tommy Nelson
Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 7, 2025
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 32 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1400252733
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1400252732
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 15.5 ounces
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 5 - 8 years, from customers
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 10.3 x 0.33 x 10.27 inches