Local Authors Past and Present
Work in progress here -- the field is richer than first envisioned. We hope to incorporate past authors (Marianne Moore, Jean Craighead George, Hugh Henry Brackenridge, and so on), present authors/illustrators (Amy Bates, Megan Lloyd-Thompson, Adrienne Su, Kim van Alkemade, Sherry Knowlton, and so on), and books from authors who knew the Valley well and wrote about events here (Lois Lenski, Lois Lowry, Conrad Richter, and so on). We will organize them with category headers for better searching and annotate them with the particulars as we work on this. Keep checking!
A Duckling's Journey on Children's Lake: A Peanut's Tale
A Duckling's Journey on Children's Lake: A Peanut's Tale
A Peanut's Tale is a heartfelt story about a duckling who wanders from the safety of the lake, but finds a home with two little girls.
The book touches on the rewards of opening your home, and the love gained.
Throughout the book, homage is paid to the local history of The Children's Lake in Boiling Springs, PA. The text and illustrations highlight the bubble, tavern, and many local landmarks known well through the community.
If you are not local, you will fall in love with this beautiful community through the illustrations and rhyme.
A Peanut's Tale is truly a work of heart. A mother's childhood story, in her daughter's words.
You will quickly notice the illustrations bringing the Lake to life. And I can bet that you will catch yourself wanting to reach into the book and pet Peanut.