The Happy Pattern Road

By Dr. Robert L. Heichberger

This story was inspired by the authors grandchildren and is partially based on their many daily activities. Nature plays a significant role in the unfolding of many of these events. They, like the characters in this story, have found we can all learn from each other. The Happy Pattern Road shows how we learn from following a pattern and the charm and beautify of learning from those around us.

The story demonstrates the bond of friendship and togetherness that exists among natures animals and the people around them. Readers will be emotionally moved by the events that occur when the mother and father deer and their fawns and the mother and father Canada geese and their goslings go for a stroll in the beautiful green meadows. They soon come upon the Happy family and their four creative, energetic, growing children. This story colorfully depicts the affable relationship animals have with each other and the warmth and synergy between animals and the people who live nearby. The Happy Pattern Road demonstrates what all of nature can learn from the bounty of those who make up their world. Both young and old will love this touching story of how friendships are built with a bond of enduring trust, patterned learning, and genuine kindness. Enjoy this tender and charming story.

• Language: English
• Publisher: AuthorHouse
• Release date: Apr 25, 2017
• ISBN: 9781524689674

Dr. Robert L. Heichberger

Dr. Robert L. Heichberger is professor emeritus at the State University of New York (SUNY) at Fredonia and an award-winning author. He has been a teacher, distinguished professor, and public school and university administrator for sixty-four years. He is a popular newspaper columnist. His wife, Elaine, is a retired primary school teacher and musician. They have two grown children and six grandchildren. His grandchildren have been an inspiration to him in the writing of his children’s books. He has worked with thousands of students of all ages from primary age to advanced university graduate students. Often, schools and libraries invite him to read or tell a story to children. He is a popular storyteller and is often invited for a return engagement. These same young children later, when planning their high school graduation, often invited Dr. Heichberger to be their commencement speaker. He is a popular keynote and motivational speaker. Dr. Heichberger’s major interests are his family, his church, his country, and several thousands of students with whom he has worked over the years. His motto throughout life has been: “Do unto others what you would have others do for you.”

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