Toy House At Tryon

By Cos Barnes

A young girl works alongside her elderly neighbor creating hand-painted Christmas ornaments (and learning a bit of local toy making history) in this very special celebration of traditional craft and the sweetness of friendship between the generations. The late author Cos Barnes’ colorful illustrations are a perfect complement to the story, evoking the wonder and nostalgia of a North Carolina childhood.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Azalea Art Press
• Release date: Aug 3, 2015
• ISBN: 9781943471010

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Toy House At Tryon

TOY HOUSE AT TRYON

Story and Art by Cos Barnes

Toy House at Tryon

Story and Art

by

Cos Barnes

Copyright Page

Azalea Art Press

Southern Pines, North Carolina

© Cos Barnes, 2015.

All Rights Reserved.

Cover Art and Illustrations

by Cos Barnes

ISBN: 978-1943-3471-01-0

Dedication

To Pearson and Emma,

the latest of our fold

Choo Choo

In Memory of:

Anne G. Peeples

(1923-2002)

Chapter One

The Toy House

If I close my eyes, I can see it! Sue Anna exclaimed to Mrs. Peeples. How she loved visiting her neighbor and learning to make Christmas ornaments. She couldn’t wait to hear Mrs. P. tell about the Toy House her parents owned in Tryon, North Carolina. Mrs. P. had described it so often, Sue Anna felt like she’d been there.

"It is a white cottage with pink shutters. Peppermint-colored curtains flutter from the open windows. It nestles on a