The first story was a hit with the grandchildren. The video of our son reading it demonstrated they had great interest and even were able to decipher the sketches as to who was who. It was fun writing and illustrating the story. So much so, that I’m trying my hand at it, again.
As a reminder, the story is based on real events, all the way down to the staring.
Enjoy and any tips to help my sketching are appreciated.
Steve
A great story for the little ones. Love it!!
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Thanks, Darlene
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That’s delightful, and your sketches are far superior to anything I could produce. A great gift for them to look back on in years to come!
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Thanks, Peter. I’m learning that sketching takes lots of concentration and patience.
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I really think this is such a cute story. Steve. Your sketches are very good. Well done.
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Thanks, Robbie, for your encouragement and kind words.
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Delightful! 🙂 Thanks for sharing.
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Thank you, Bette.
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I loved the story Steve. Thanks.
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Thanks, John. The kids liked the first one and now I’ve got the bug to write more for them.
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Knowing that the story really happened makes it all the more delightful.
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I really enjoyed the story of meeting Georgie the groundhog. So good that he and Daisy could be friends!
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So glad you liked it, Liz. They’re not literary gems but I enjoy creating them and I believe the grandchildren like them. Thank you.
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You’re welcome, Steve! The two stories are delightful.
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Delightful! I’m so glad you posted this, Steve.
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Thanks, Jennie. It’s fun writing them. I tested it in a Senior worker at local Wegmans and she loved it and is asking for another one. Maybe it’ll appeal to both ends of the age spectrum 😉.
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Good stories appeal to everyone!
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So true. When I printed copies to send to our grandchildren, I made one for the Wegmans lady. She’ll be glad.
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That is so nice. She’ll love it!
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You were right! Makes me feel great. She was thrilled.
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I knew it!! 😀
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Our grandchildren loved a whole series of stories my husband made up about the big sister and little brother. They especially loved us telling them as we drove. Of course you have a good substitute in print along with the whimsical drawings. But as for a woodchuck, glad he is near you not us!
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Elizabeth, I like your description of the drawings as ‘whimsical’. That’s how I’ll describe them because they’re certainly not artistic, but they suffice. Kid love hearing stories, don’t they. As for the woodchucks, they are a nuisance in neighborhoods. Fortunately, he and his crew hang out in a local park. If they stay there, that’s fine. If they come here, then it’s open warfare. By the way, where are you soin can give them directions bid they decide to relocate?
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What a family treasure! But please explain to an ignorant kiwi: are woodchucks and groundhogs the same thing? (Both are mythical creatures to me.)
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I believe that are one and the same. You’ve never seen one? Where are you?
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New Zealand.
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