BEBA AND THE CURIOUS CREATURE CATCHERS

“With its lively cartoon-quality artwork embellishing an original and energetic story, BeBa and the Curious Creature Catchers is very highly recommended reading for children, and an excellent choice for parents searching for just the right bedtime story.” – Midwest Book Review

 “There are three things that I like about reading to our children before bed. BeBa and the Curious Creature Catchers does all three: allows us to sit with our arms around each other; teaches a love of reading and learning; a moral lesson. This beautifully illustrated book teaches us to celebrate our differences in a lovely way.” – Barbara Bush

 “The BeBa and the Curious Creature Catchers signing was a standing room only event and the most successful book signing event ever held at Hamlet's Bookshoppe. BeBa is a charming tale from Lydia Griffin's childhood that will capture your heart.” – Diane Montiel, Owner Hamlet’s Bookshoppe Breckenridge, Colorado

“Watching the second graders as I read the book was amazing. They were captivated by the pictures and the plot. They can’t wait for more of your books.” – Andrea Parah, New Hampshire

“I liked how the book was funny with the zebroose. I love the book because it is cool. I think it should go world wide.” – Zach, 7 years old

“What a way to give a message to a grandchild. The story is imaginative, yet simple. The illustrations are marvelous. I especially like a green eyed, not blue or brown eyed, adventurous girl who does magical things with a straw. (How does that straw know what is needed for that particular moment?) What fun Lydia Griffin must have had growing up with a grandfather who told BeBa tales. I look forward to more adventures of BeBa.” – Dorothy at Books & More

“Another just absolutely fantastic children’s book….I just loved the theme of the book, the way it was told, the illustrations and the interplay between Beba and the animals. I also liked the idea that her mother was an "animal doctor". The illustrations of Zilly and the creatures were excellant and added "color" to the story. I read this to my granddaughter this afternoon and had to promise to read it to her again at bedtime. A better recommendation I can not give you.” – Paul Pessolano (Bookstore Manager)

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PRUNES AND RUPE

“The detailed, folksy artwork complements this warmhearted tale of loyalty and fast friendship. Based on true events and a stone monument erected in memory of the original Prunes in 1933, Prunes and Rupe is a children's picturebook about the bond between prospector Rupert M. Sherwood and his faithful burro, Prunes. They were a team for nearly forty-one years until their bodies became so worn and tired they couldn't work anymore. Rupe had to go to the lowlands on doctor's orders, and Prunes was faithfully tended to by Rupe's former neighbors. But when a terribly bitter snowstorm came, it would be the beginning of the end for the old donkey, and when Rupe's master's time came, his last wish was to be buried with Prunes. The detailed, folksy artwork complements this warmhearted tale of loyalty and fast friendship.” – Midwest Book Review, Oregon, WI

“A great slice of Western history. The story of Prunes and Rupe is a remarkable and touching tale of an old miner and his dedicate pack mule. Kids will be amazed to find out that the story is based on fact and that Prunes became something of a local celebrity in the mountains of Colorado in the late 1800s. Forget the Pony Express! This "Mule Express" didn't even need a rider and carried mail and a lot more! I never knew a mule would eat flapjacks, either. This is a great book to incorporate into any social studies unit about the silver and gold rushes in the west. The illustrations are gorgeous, too.” – Nancy O'Connor “owl lady”, Redlands, CA

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©2008 Lydia Griffin