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Linda DeGree
Author. Educator. Poet. Farmwife. Mother. Grandmother.
Linda writes coming-of-age, children's book's and poetry courses
Linda DeGree, an inspiring author, has touched lives through her teaching and kindness. She's guided students of all ages, helping them grow and shine. Linda and her husband have welcomed over 50 foster children into their home. They also hosted seven exchange students from various countries, spreading love and understanding. Their story shows that small acts of care and learning can create a brighter, more peaceful world.
Margie and James are on the cusp of adulthood when James makes a life-altering choice – he drops out of school and leaves home just before graduation. Margie is consumed by concern, both for his uncertain future without a diploma and the ever-present military draft.
James's unwavering conviction takes him down a path of resistance.His steadfastness leads him to jail, while Margie continues her education.
Their story unfolds through a collection of heartfelt letters exchanged between siblings. Margie's letters not only bridge the physical distance between them but also documents her quest to be a peacemaker in a world marred by conflict.
My Books
The Sense Of It Series
Margie continues to find ways to live for peace, but also decides she will never find "The (total) Sense of It.'' With added maturity, she still searches to find "Some Sense of It." in her life. Laugh and cry with Margie as she works to live for peace through her teaching career and social justice activities. This is a story of friendships, romances, and family told through more heartfelt letters and poetry.
Margie has a dilemma. She knows she loves William, but William dreams of being a dairy and hog farmer. Margie dreams of teaching, writing and working for peace. She understands that farming is a family affair and has severe doubts that she can be a good farmer's wife. She knows nothing about livestock or growing crops. William encourages her to be her own person. He believes they can find a way to combine their goals into a life that works for them both. See how their love for all kinds of children results in new ways to live for peace.
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I Really Want a Unicycle
Tommy's great lesson of ASK before you Take
"Mom, I really want a unicycle," Tommy says. Mom says, "Humm as she works in her garden. "Dad, I really want a unicycle. Dad says "Humm as he reads his newspaper. "Aunt Jean, I really, really want a unicycle." "Tommy, dear, that is too dangerous. You'll get hurt". Tommy writes a note to his uncle. "Uncle Jake, I really, realy, really want a unicycle." Uncle Jake writes back,"Tommy, I won't buy you one, but I will give you some advice, create your own way." See how Tommy takes his uncle's advice a bit out of context. See how he learns a great lesson, how he fixes his mistake, and how he discovers he likes to invent.
Eli Lives on a Livestock farm. Eli and his mother are visiting the animals on the farm. As they visit each animal, Eli learns a fun fact about them. This is a predictable book where there is a choras line on each animal page that children can repeat. This is a fun way to encourage children to listen closely so that they know where to chime in on the repeated text to help "read" the story.
Eli is a child fulll of smiles, charm, and
mischief. In this 1-10 counting book,
Mama puts him down for an
afternoon nap. They both fall asleep. Eli
wakes up first and when Mama wakes up
she finds suprises in her bed 10 days in a row.
Read his book to find out what these
suprises are. See the mischief Eli gets into,
and find out how Mama reacts to these
surprises.
Read the story
See the pictures
Trace the animals
Perhaps Love
The Wildflower
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