Baby Carrots: Carrots of Wisdom for Little Ones

By Sondra Perry

Ten short tales from Henry the Great Blue Heron in the garden, where his critter friends laugh, play, and learn some of life's lessons along the way. You will meet all sorts of characters: chickens, lizards, squirrel, turkeys, a duck, songbirds, and more. A gentle life lesson is learned with each story read. Titles like, "Give A Hug, Get A Hug" and "It Is What It Is," eagerly invite the young reader and adults, to discover what happens and what was learned from it. Accompanied by beautiful watercolor illustrations. Becoming a step-mother of three was the authors motivation for writing this book.Two more will follow in this "Kids Carrots" series of books. "I loved this darling book! Love, Kindness, positivity, finding the good in others and in situations, being the best version of you, and self acceptance. What great reading and lessons for us all!" ~Michelle Ming, mother of three and primary grade teacher for fifteen years.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Sondra Perry
• Release date: Mar 2, 2015
• ISBN: 9781311126559

Sondra Perry

Sondra Perry lives in San Ramon, CA with her husband, a visiting great blue heron, and an assorment of critters in the backyard. Once a chef with a catering company and then a maker and distributor of handmade soap, Sondra now turns her talents toward writing children's books. Becoming a step-mother of three, and a visit from a great blue heron have been her inspiration. Sharing the true story of Henry the Heron, (who still visits after 10 years,) and encouraging a connection with children to nature is her passion. Sondra is available for fun and educational readings and presentations. You can reach her at [e-mail]

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Baby Carrots

Carrots of Wisdom for Little Ones

Ten short tales from Henry the Great Blue Heron, told in the garden, where his critter friends play, laugh, and learn life’s lessons along the way.

Written by Sondra Perry

Illustrated by Janice Byer

Edited by Jennifer Redovian

TWO HARBORS PRESS Minneapolis , MN

Copyright © 2014 by Sondra Perry

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All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of the author.

Illustrated by Janice Byer

Edited by Jennifer Redovian

Cover Design by Mary Ross

Typeset by Kristeen Ott

Photo of Henry the heron on the last page taken by Sondra Perry

A portion of every book sold will go to the

Shepherd’s Gate Shelter for Women and Children in Livermore, California.

www.KidsCarrotsBookSeries.com

Distributed by Itasca Books

To Samantha, my muse.

Contents

Introduction

I See You

It Is What It Is

More, More, More!

Even a Turkey Can Get Up a Tree

Give a Hug, Get a Hug

Bratty Blue Jays?

Wings That Won’t Fly

Me Too!

Painting a Picture with Choices

Twilight Song of Thanks and Gratitude

About the Author

About the Illustrator

Introduction

I am Henry the Great Blue Heron, here in the Perry family’s backyard. I am a bird. A very big bird. I am bigger than any hawk or eagle, but not as big as a