About the Author

Deborah Lorraine

In the lovely city of London, Ontario, Deborah finds tranquility in her backyard sanctuary, nestled under the protective canopy of two magnificent maple trees. Even on the hottest days of summer, under the nurturing presence of her large, leafy companions, this breezy, backyard office creates delightful working conditions where writing, inspiration and ideas blossom.

Deborah is a member of The Society of Children's Books, Writers, and Illustrators (SCBWI), a charming community that shares her enjoyment for spinning magical narratives. She also follows UNICEF, the World School Championship for Reforestation and Canada Writes (CBC).
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​​Deborah can be reached on her website, Once Upon A Lifetime.

About the Book

My Grandma Sadie, A Splendid SQuirrel Lady

A Squirrel's Altruistic Tree Planting Journey To Help Solve Climate Change
When Sadie Squirrel wakes up from a long slumber, she finds her beloved forests and fields replaced by urban sprawl, leaving only her own tree standing. She has no idea how this happened, but she knows that it is bad. This causes a menagerie of homeless animals to request asylum in her tree. She cheerfully agrees. Luckily, along with her furry, feathery, and scaly new friends comes a great idea—one that might just save the forests, and even the earth itself. She and her friends might be small and not as powerful as those who cut the forests down, but maybe—just maybe—they can still make a difference. After all, every tree and every forest begins with a tiny seed. Sadie just has to figure out a way to ensure that the seed gets planted.
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​My Grandma Sadie, a Splendid Squirrel Lady is a fun and colorful rhyming story that appeals to primary school children. It was written to capture their hearts and minds while amusing and entertaining them—giving them a sense of belief that their actions can make a difference in a world that, at times, can feel overwhelmingly large and complex.

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Reviews

What young readers’ parents are saying…

"This is such a beautiful story. The storyline is amazing and such a great message for kids and adults. My kids love the book and read it over and over again. It’s super well-illustrated, and I would absolutely recommend it to anyone." ~ Mike

"My Grandma Sadie, A Splendid Squirrel Lady is an amazing book with an important message for all ages. It explains the detrimental impact climate change is having on our world and the small ways we can all make a difference to combat it. I would highly recommend reading this booking and sharing it with your loved ones!" ~ Emily

"Thank you so much for the amazing book! We absolutely loved it. Colourful pages were engaging for both babes to look at. They will definitely enjoy this book for years to come. My son enjoyed the colouring sheets this morning and is excited to plant some trees!" ~ Kaitlin

"Five-star review for My Grandma Sadie, A splendid squirrel lady. This is a wonderful story to engage kids in caring for our environment. The drawings really bring Sadie to life, and the rhyme and rhythm of the words make it fun to read. I read it with my kids, and it brought about a great conversation on the impact we are having on our earth. Highly recommend!" ~Sara

"I like this book because I share the same name with the squirrel. And they help Mother Earth by planting trees." ~Sadie, age 9


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"Thank you to Angela Gooliaff for the beautiful illustrations! Her creative, unique style has added much fun to this new book. Angela generously offers free monthly colouring pages for children on her website, angelagooliaff.com, or you can join her Colouring Club email list.