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The Little Cloud

by M.G. Maher; Illustrated by Shannon Wirrenga

20 pages; Saddle stitched; illustrated; catalogue #04-1231; ISBN 1-4120-3404-3; US$9.63, C$12.00, EUR7.80, £5.41

Follow The Little Cloud on his journey as he discovers his purpose in life. Join with him as he moves from questioning his existence to being full of purpose.

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About the Book Follow The Little Cloud on his journey as he discovers his purpose in life. Join with him as he moves from questioning his existance to purpose filled To Becca, my precious little cloud - M.G. Maher To Ashton my periwinkle rose and Jaden, my lil' macho cheese - Shannon Wirrenga

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About the Author & Illustrator

ABOUT THE AUTHOR M.G. (Marcus Gerald) was born in Duluth, Minn. on Aug. 2 1951. As a small child M.G. struggled with constant poor health. As a result of his poor health he missed a great deal of school. Because of the missed school his grades suffered and M.G. ended up in special education classes which brought further emotional pain into a already difficult young life. His father (an engineer) got M.G. interested in science and sports. His mother (a nurse) directed her son into music and also sports. Slowly M.G. got stronger in body and mind. Football, baseball, ice hockey, snow skiing, swimming, spingboard diving and violin lessons had a positive effect. Grades improved and life was looking up. When M.G. was 14 his father died suddenly. M.G.'s mother moved the family to Bismarck, N.D. to be near her relatives. It was while attending high school that M.G. would start the sport that would shift the direction of his life for the next 25 years: gymnastics. As a gymnast in high school and college M.G. won several state, regional and national titles including two O.C.A.A. (Outstanding College Athlete of America) award plus 1972 All American. Upon graduating from college M.G. turned his efforts to coaching. After starting and running several very successful gymnastics clubs his gymnasts won many state, regional, plus national titles, and M.G. placed gymnasts, on as well as, coaching several American teams. After retiring from the sport in 1990 M.G. has traveled the U.S. as a assembly speaker in Physics and Mathmatics to young people, encouraging them to improve their lives through a good education and a positive attitude. M.G. currently lives with his God given bride of 30 years, Sheila Mae, in Bismarck, N.D. While traveling across America M.G. has written several short story books for children designed to bring encouragement and hope to their lives. M.G.'s motivation to write to children came from his own life, but even more importantly from another event that changed his life for all eternity. On Dec. 17. 1971, while recovering from knee operation, M.G. received Jesus Christ as personal Savior and Lord. Their are no words in the language of humanity to express what God did through his Son Jesus in redeeming us from death to life by Jesus death and resurrection. The books M.G. has written are designed to let children of all ages know how much God loves them. As Jesus said in his own words in Matthew 19:14; ''suffer the little children and forbid them not, to come onto me: for such is the kingdom of Heaven.'' As M.G. once said, ''It is my greatest desire and prayer that through my books children of all ages will come to know the love of God through Jesus Christ His Son, and because of that love they will have hope for their lives now in this life and a hope in glory for all eternity.'' ABOUT THE ILLUSTRATOR Born in North Dakota, Shannon Wirrenga has been an artist all her life. Growing up in a rural area, the schools did not provide art classes so she was privately tutored art in an instructor's home for 8 years. From there she pursued and received her degree in commercial art at Bismarck State College. She and her husband enjoyed Bismarck, ND so much they have made their home there. For the past 15 years she has successfully done freelance commercial art in her home while raising their children. When painting, their two children are often her models. Shannon's deepest desire is for her art to reawaken the spirit within others. You can view and purchase her artwork at www.ShannonsArtRoom.com. Excerpts Catalogue Information Canada • USA • UK • Europe Contact Us | Privacy Policy | Terms of use | Author Login URL http://www.trafford.com © 1995-2007 Trafford Publishing, a division of Trafford Holdings Ltd.