| Emily, the oldest and wisest goat living at Storybook Acres tells a Christmas story to the other animals. Ed & Gracie learn about the special gift all animals receive on Christmas Eve night. Emily explains why there is a cross marking on the donkey's back. |
| Shirley and the old farm woman travel to the town of Conneaut, Ohio. During their travels Shirley falls in love with a pair of lovely red shoes. She experiences loss, her limitations, sorrow, happiness, belonging, and what is important in her life. |
| Charley finds a family: Charley's life is turned upside down when the Storybook Family moved into his quiet environment. Charley thought he living alone and belonging to no one was the perfect life. He learns being part of a family is where real happiness is found. |
Shirley is a very fragile goat.
She has stopped eating
several times and the cold is
life threatening. Shirley is
unable to walk without braces
and shoes. Alan made braces
out of PVC pipe and I made
shoes out of clay. We bring
Shirley inside every 2 days
for her physical therapy and
her legs are soaked in warm
water with my herbal product
(Shirley's soaks). Her braces
are changed and she has
peppermint tea and cookies
with us. In the winter, she
rests on a quilt in front of the
fireplace.
She has stopped eating
several times and the cold is
life threatening. Shirley is
unable to walk without braces
and shoes. Alan made braces
out of PVC pipe and I made
shoes out of clay. We bring
Shirley inside every 2 days
for her physical therapy and
her legs are soaked in warm
water with my herbal product
(Shirley's soaks). Her braces
are changed and she has
peppermint tea and cookies
with us. In the winter, she
rests on a quilt in front of the
fireplace.
Storybooks
| A letter from Michele I enjoy visiting schools reading my stories to pre-schoolers and elementary students. I encourage reading and give confidence to children to write their own stories. Many schools have offered the students a chance to buy books at a cost to cover printing supplies only. My stories encourage self-esteem, character building, acceptance of our differences and loving. If your student’s school would be interested in a writing workshop for students just give me a call or an e-mail. I do this to give back for my wonderful education and the encouragement I received from teachers. Monies from our books and catalog items go back into the farm, so we can care for several handicap animals. |