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Katie's second book, Always From the Heart,
is a compilation
of poetry
for children. It includes fun
stories with important
moral
lessons.
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"Duke's
Day" was inspired by my dog, Duke, who spends countless
hours at my feet when I am writing and illustrating.
The story tells of Duke's adventure learning what sounds
animals make.
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"Einstein the Emu" was
inspired by a real emu named Einstein who was rescued by
my friends Gil and Sharon who live on a farm near my
parents in Pennsylvania. The story talks of the
impact of being a braggart. |
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"The
Goats and the Thinking Tree" was inspired by my
mother-in-law during a trip to Pennsylvania. The
goats in the story were based on goats observed on a
farm in Pennsylvania. The story speaks of
gullibility and responsibility. |
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"The Backyard Creepy
Crawler Critter Convention" discusses different types of
animals and unique qualities. The story includes
trivia and factoids about different animals attending
the convention. |
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"Cowboy
Phil at the County Fair" was one of the most fun stories
to write and share. The main character is based on
a close friend. The story talks of friendship and
experiences at a county fair. |
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Katie
Hart Smith
