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Bea's Birthday Surprise

by Diane C. Dickson

28 pages; Saddle stitched; illustrated; catalogue #04-2156; ISBN 1-4120-4348-4; US$15.50, C$18.00, EUR12.50, £9.00

An enjoyable, family oriented, uplifting children's series depicting the love of family and friends. It is the story of one family, yet, it has universal appeal to families everywhere.

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About the Book

This enduring children's book will make a great 'stocking stuffer' for those special little ones in your life.

This 'early reader' book, for three year old to nine year old, has its story line based on California's lovely Central Coast, specifically the Vineyards of the Santa Ynez Valley.

The children in the story are seven-year old Titus, TY, and, his younger sister, Beatrix, 'Bea'. Bea's Birthday Surprise begins its introduction to the family members and a few animals on their vineyard-farm.

It is a nostalgic look at reality of life in gentler times. There are simple lessons learned in each book. It is a valuable book for those families needing a little help with situations of sibling rivalry, respect, honesty and integrity. The basic good we try to instill in our children can be intimately taught through the reading of the words. The words are purposefully crafted so the very young child can follow along, and soon read to themselves!

The lovely illustrations will intrigue old and young alike.

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About the Author

Diane Dickson was born and raised in San Diego, California. She is the daughter of writer Ray Clark Dickson, the first Poet Laureate of San Luis Obispo, California.

Diane's mother was (the late) Phyllis Dickson, teacher and lecturer. Diane Dickson has traveled and lived in Mexico and Hawaii. Ms. Dickson has an early Childhood Development Degree, and was a previous director of a pre school. Diane has a heart for all children and, "just loves writing stories for them."

She currently live sin Solvang, California with her husband and is a member of the National Association Of Women Writers. For more information please visit her website located at www.titusandbeatrix.com.

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