A Tree's Wisdom

By Danny Ray Halladay

This story is about six seedlings that grew up in a forest around a clearing in the deepest part of the forest. The Elder Trees told them many stories and some bits of wisdom to pass the time away. One of the seedling's favorite stories is of how humans came to the clearing one winter and warmed them with a fire for a moment. Sadly, humans don't visit that part of the forest too often. So, the seedlings planned to go live near the humans. To do that, they get ready to leave the forest, but they had to wait for the Great Autumn Storm. After the Storm, they start their journey to grow up living around humans. But only one survives. She survives because she listened to the wisdom of the Elder Trees.

With this story, you'll find some morals of wisdom to remember and think about. Along with hand-drawn illustrations that serve as very vivid visuals as to what some moments may have looked like. I'm grateful to be able to share my talents as an artist, poet, and now a writer. This is the first book I have written. And I must say, it has been a real fun time creating everything. Of course, I cannot forget the help and things I've learned from Newman Springs Publishing, to whom I give a great " thank you for your assistance and help" so that children everywhere can hear or read my story. Thank you everyone!

Sincerely,

Danny Ray Halladay

• Language: English
• Publisher: Newman Springs Publishing, Inc.
• Release date: Nov 4, 2020
• ISBN: 9781645319122

Danny Ray Halladay

I was born in Bellaire, Michigan. By the 9th grade I was placed in Special Education classes. Where a teacher told me to not worry about my disability too much it could be that I'm what psychologist call ," a late bloomer ". Became a high school dropout at the 10th grade. I've became a general laborer. Working in factories, gas station's, gift shop's, casino's, and many other job's. In 1988 I became HIV+ , moved back to Michigan. I decided to start to settle down. Four years later I find myself depending on SSI and DHHS. I remembered that I liked doing drawings. So, I started to draw many drawings. Later I decided to I liked writing as well. So, by 1999 I decided to put the 2 subjects together and create a children's book. I have 5 other books on the burner. But first, I'd like to see how this book does. I also do poetry. Which I'll be creating a book for later. By the way, I've found out that my Special Education teacher was right, I am a " Late Bloomer ". Also, I'm a " Natural Artist " and " Natural Writer ". I've had no lessons for either. I'm doing this all from my brain and will power. No classes or teacher's were used to create anything I do at this point in my life. It is all natural talent's. I hope you enjoy my work.