My Grandma Sadie,
A Splendid Squirrel Lady
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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.
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.
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
"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
What do I Give You, My Child?
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What do we give our children?
Advice? Encouragement? A steady hand? Freedom to wobble? A soft place to land? A giant hug? What Do I Give You My Child? is a lyrical journey through the stages of childhood to adulthood, reminding us that every stumble and fumble can become a stepping stone—and that even the messiest moments can be magical. |
Inspired by Deborah’s three sons, each poem captures a snapshot in time. The collection offers the kind of wisdom that might come from stepping on LEGO block in the dark. It celebrates the imperfections, the hilarious happenings, and the miracles that help shape a grown-up.
As a tribute to her children—wrapped in sticky fingers, sprinkled with questionable decisions, and infused with parental improv (but baked with best efforts!)—this book blends their stories into one symbolic journey. It represents not only their shared path but also simmers into the mix, their chosen life partners. And the crown of the cupcake—the final swirl of a life lovingly stirred, are the grandchildren, those who are already baked to perfection, and those whose dough is yet to be mixed.
As a tribute to her children—wrapped in sticky fingers, sprinkled with questionable decisions, and infused with parental improv (but baked with best efforts!)—this book blends their stories into one symbolic journey. It represents not only their shared path but also simmers into the mix, their chosen life partners. And the crown of the cupcake—the final swirl of a life lovingly stirred, are the grandchildren, those who are already baked to perfection, and those whose dough is yet to be mixed.