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Grammy's Kids Series Heavenly Spuds

by Martha E. Behm Goodwin and Mary Lecce

24 pages; Saddle stitched; Illustrated; catalogue #04-2072; ISBN 1-4120-4265-8; US$13.50, C$15.00, EUR11.00, £7.50

Have you ever lost a pet and thought, "If we could only have one last day together." Heavenly Spuds gives children hope of being with their friends forever.

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About the Book

This touching tale helps children to deal with the loss of a pet. How many of us who have lost a pet have thought, If only we could have one last day together... In this charming child's tale, Heavenly Spuds, this fantasy becomes reality for two special little girls.

Twin sisters, Gabrielle and Danielle, are very sad to have lost their dear friend and companion, Spuds. They miss his face, his bark, playing with him in the warm sunshine; and most of all, they miss his warmth and unconditional love. The two sorrowful children wonder aloud if they'll ever see him again.

To the astonishment and delight of the young girls, Spuds appears before them for one last afternoon in the sun. The old friends blissfully play, run, and enjoy the company of each other one last time before Spuds has to return to his place of eternal rest, promising his young masters he will be with them always, watching over and protecting them.

Ms. Goodwin has created a tender and stirring tale in Heavenly Spuds. This heart-warming story is sure to touch the hearts of older readers, who so fondly remember their long-passed childhood friends, while giving younger children hope of being with their friends forever on a spiritual level. Heavenly Spuds is a truly lovely book not to be missed by warm and compassionate hearts.

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About the Author

Martha E. Behm Goodwin was born in the heart of the "hex country" where she still resides in the village of Stony Creek Mills in Reading, Pennsylvania. Of Pennsylvania and German descent, she is from a long line of backwoods settlers who seemed to have been given some measure of insight, perceptions, or other strange gifts related in some way to psychic phenomena.

Ms. Goodwin is a unique spirit. She is a decisive individual who knows where she is going; for all of her life she has dealt with her inner perceptions (often referred to as ESP).

Now retired, for years Ms. Goodwin was a secretary and receptionist. She is now a devoted mother and grandmother, insisting on spending considerable quality time with her grandchildren. At times, Ms. Goodwin is actively involved in a program designed to help the searching individual. In addition, she involves herself in several of the local community organizations.

Ms. Goodwin is author of a few short stories and poems, as well as a cookbook, Martha's Kitchen. She also is a Reiki II Practitioner and a psychometry reader.

Through Ms. Goodwin's inner feelings, she gives meaning to her life, and within Heavenly Spuds she shares her wisdom of feeling and sensitivity through experience.

About the Illustrator

Ms. Lecce has had a love of drawing since early childhood and has always had a special place in her heart for children's books.

She is a member of the Slidell, LA Art League and The St. Tammany Parish, LA Art Association. Her work was displayed in various art shows in Mississippi and Louisiana. She has also done an extensive series of pen and ink drawings of New Orleans scenes and has previously collaborated on a book with Ms. Goodwin.

Ms. Lecce has two children, Andra and Chris. She lives in the New Orleans area with her two dogs, Molly and Sophie.

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