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Looking for the family tree download?  Please scroll down.

My latest book is "Old Red"  Inspired by the bright red tractors I see often in my rural area.  

Old Red dreams of her glory days while waiting in a barn… will she get a chance to be useful again?

Old Red used to love working on the farm. But when her farmer retired, she got stored in the barn. Abandoned. Now Red just sits—slowly rusting and collecting dust. Her only friends are the spiders that spin their silky webs around her. As she rests she remembers how useful she once was. One day an energetic young man comes to visit. He admires Red and looks beneath her faded paint to see the majestic tractor that she once was . . .Will Red get a chance to shine in the sun again? Old Red is a beautifully illustrated children’s book that shows the many things a tractor can do and teaches an important lesson—old items can be restored and made useful.
If you like an uplifting story, you will enjoy reading Old Red’s second chance at life to kids.


Please click here to visit amazon to purchase.  For signed copies, please message me, or visit my etsy shoppe.
Thank you!
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A Book about kids growing up with flowers thrown in...



A new grandchild picks up an abandoned watering can, setting into motion a new generation of learning about flowers and love.

Who ever thought that the hardest part of parenting was kids growing up? I certainly never thought of it.  Yet here I am with my son flown from the nest, and my daughter heading to college.  And I struggle with my soon to be
empty nest.   

​The Watering Can is a delightful children’s picture book about important connections.
Parents will enjoy a sentimental story, and children will learn about different flowers and the need to care for them.  It is great for toddlers to kindergarten, Parents and of course young at heart Grandparents!

If you enjoy pretty illustrations, family, and finding out what really matters, then you will love this heartwarming tale!

Buy The Watering Can to close the generation gap today!


Available on  amazon.com or  Barnes and Noble.com
Or purchase from my etsy shoppe by clicking  here 
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Goodreads reviews for The Watering Can

Reviews from Goodreads.com
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My granddaughter, my Muse, enjoying one of my books!

Goodreads reviews for cousins

Reviews from Goodreads.com
 Where do your cousins live? 
Do your children know their family history?
How are cousins related?   
​These are just some of the questions answered with cute illustrations of squirrels on trips, family picnics,
or just hanging around their family tree.

Explain where your family lives throughout the USA with a map, and then fill out a family tree together at the end of book!

Cousins is a wonderful picture book about the bonds of family.  Kids will enjoy learning about how they are related to cousins, while Parents will enjoy explaining the connection.  A great way to remember loved ones near, far or departed.

This book is great for all ages, and helps to bring families together…. by learning their shared history.  Don’t have a large family?  Your close friends kids may also be referred to as cousins,
​and that is in book too!

If you enjoy colorful illustrations, bushy tailed squirrels, and talking about your family, then this is the book for you!

Purchase a copy for your family today!  Once family tree is filled out, this book can be a heirloom for future generations.
  
Please click here to purchase at Amazon.
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Please click here to purchase a copy from my etsy shoppe.



My latest book is about Aunties!
I have been blessed to have so many wonderful ones. 
What is an auntie?  An auntie is like the hot fudge on the top of an ice cream sundae.  But what do auntie's do?  How are they related?  This book answers these questions and also includes a map of the USA and Canada so you can show where auntie lives, while at the same time exposing your kids to geography.  Aunties is a whimsical illustrated book explaining what aunties do and how much they love their family.  A great way to remind children how much they are loved by auntie! 
If you enjoy colorful illustrations, bushy tailed squirrels, and expressing your love, then this is the book for you!
​Click here to purchase a copy today!

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Want to see me read my book?  Please visit youtube to see me doing so!
Click here to watch me to read Cousins! 
Click here to watch me read The Watering Can!

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My next book may be about my family's wedding car, the 1929 Model A. 
 Please check back or visit my social media accounts to see updates, or progress.

Family Activity!!!

Here is a download of the family tree in my book for you to fill in with your family!  I have two versions, one has less color than the other to save on ink! 
(Just look at file names, less ink or more ink! )
​They print out on two sheets, for you to tape together, letter size.
Have fun learning about your family!
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Below is the version with less ink!

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Want a bit more color?  Then download this version below!

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Other Local Authors


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I was commissioned by Andrea Smith to illustrate a book about the bond between Andrea and her horse, Yankee.  There is something special about the bond between a horse and rider, and Andrea captures this beautifully with her words.  
​It would make a lovely gift for any horse lovers in your life!
Andrea's book is a hardcover book, and available now online,
​or at a few select stores in CT, and RI.
To purchase a copy of Best Friends
please click here to visit Barnes and Nobles or visit ARTicles in Danielson, Ct.
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Another delightful book from Andrea K. Smith.  This one is about the family dog going about her day.  Read about her activities, and ending the day with a "Goodnight Cookie".
Please click here to purchase from Barnes and Noble. 
​This book is also available at ARTicles in Danielson.

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Shannon Johnson is the author of the book "Alphabet Rymes 26 times"
Please click here to get more info about Shannon's book and other gifts.
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