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The Old Red Barn

by Paula Durrant; Illustrated by Nancy Durrant

24 pages; Saddle stitched; contains colour illustrations; catalogue #06-2778; ISBN 1-4251-1019-3; US$12.95, C$14.89, EUR10.64, £7.45

Delightful childhood memories of visiting Grandma's farm and seeing the farm animals. This gentle book is soothing and calming, making for ideal bedtime stories.

About the Book

The Old Red Barn is the first in a series of books titled Grandma's Tales of Long Ago. It will take readers to a place in time where days are slower-paced and pleasures are as simple as jumping out of the loft into the hay below. All of these poems are based on the author's true experiences. The beautifully illustrated stories will appeal to all ages. Older folks smile and nod their heads and reminisce about days gone by, while children watch wide eyed as they visualize what farm life was like long ago.

The Old Red Barn invites the reader to experience the fun of everyday farm life, such as milking the cow. This fun filled book is sure to bring smiles to the faces and tears to the eyes of the whole family.

About the Author

Paula Drayton Durrant was born in Washington D.C. and grew up in Alexandria, Virginia as an only child. She currently resides in Salt Lake City, Utah with her husband David Durrant. They are the parents of 7 children and 5 grand children.

Over the past 30 years or more, Paula's family has urged her to publish her stories. This time she is finally going to do it!

Paula has loved poetry all her life. She wrote her first poem when she was only seven years old. All of these stories are based on happy memories of true events.

It is hoped that Paula's books will be loved and enjoyed by the young and the young at heart for many years to come.

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