Nana Shirleyruth’s Lovely Stories for Children, Teens, and Families: Volume 1
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Children can’t stop talking about the short stories—one long story about choices and consequences and beautiful stories to read together with family and friends.
Soft toys, a butterfly, and Rufus the cat are part of the children’s section. They and the children have deep feelings and need help. Who can help them? Can you cheer them on? Can the problems get solved?
In the early 1900s, just like today, teenagers faced temptation and made decisions that affected their whole lives. What did they do? Will they be all right?
In this first volume of lovely stories for children and families, you will find fantasy, family, faith, friendship, and restoration. You will want to hug each person and creature found here. From my heart to your heart, all is based on love and many principles found in the Holy Bible. When you finish, be on the lookout for Volume 2.
Shirley Duke SanMartin
Shirley Duke SanMartin grew up in Randolph, Massachusetts; graduated from Thayer Academy and Massachusetts School of Art; and then married her beloved husband, Dr. Raul SanMartin. Five children, five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren later, she enjoys following her heart. She loves God, family, and everyone she meets. She continues her creativity in writing and painting.
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Nana Shirleyruth’s Lovely Stories for Children, Teens, and Families - Shirley Duke SanMartin
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ISBN: 978-1-9736-4163-6 (sc)
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WestBow Press rev. date: 11/12/2018
Contents
We are Soft, We are Loved, Touch Toes
Ally’s Song
Millie and Bess
Boston 1911
Chapter 1 The Beginning
Chapter 2 The Big Worry
Chapter 3 Growing Up
Chapter 4 Ten Years Later
Chapter 5 The Wedding
Chapter 6 Friends Forever
Chapter 7 After 50 Years
Love for stories
Remembering a trail
A message to my readers
Author’s Biography
782916FNL01.jpgWe are Soft, We are Loved, Touch Toes
I t was evening and the stars outside brought soft light into this the children’s room.
Three little stuffed animals talked while cuddled together in the little red rocking chair by the open window. Teddy, (who was really a big old long haired, button-eyed teddy bear), Pannie Bear,(who was really a fat but very tough Panda bear) and Bunny, (a small orange rabbit with lovely orange eyes and a head that flopped around, were best buddies They all stretched out towards each other saying their most favorite words in the whole world. We are soft, we are loved, touch toes.
They were cottony soft and huggable; everybody loved them. When their toes touched it tickled but made them feel very brave. Close by, Eddie, Tommy and Betty, the little people, slept in their own comfy beds. Most of the toys were asleep also. Here in the children’s room all was quiet; all was peaceful.
What a day of adventure it had been. The three children and their favorite little stuffed animals had spent the day rushing around a fairy castle, getting rid of bad dragons that tried to steal the fairies away.
It all happened in the back yard under an enormous apple tree. Betty sat on a wide royal swing with her dress flowing out to the grass below. We need peace in this land
, she had shouted. All bad dragons, go away, go away
.
The fairy castle was surrounded by three stout evergreens. Eddie and Tommy ran around with their brave Teddy and Pannie Bear trying to scare the dragons away with wild words and big sticks. They even rolled around getting pretty dusty and covered with grass stains. At last, the dragons said, We’re going away. You jump too high, you shout too loud and you punch too hard. You can have your peace and all those silly fairies, too.
They left and it was so good.
Betty had hidden the fairies with Bunny under her enormous ball gown. Eddy and Tommy were glad they scared the naughty beasts away. In celebration, a royal banquet was given. Ivy crowns were given to the children and blue bows to their brave helpers.
You may come back any time you wish and enjoy more milk and cookies with us,
said the fairy queen. Maybe we can help you some day.
All joined in for the triumphant march home.
They told the other toys all that had happened. Teddy helped Eddy by pretending to be a loud screaming monster. Pannie Bear helped Tommy push the dragons away with one fist then one leg then all of him. Those dragons sure did run away. Bunny was sweet and