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Laura W. Eckroat's Life of Bud My name is Laura W. Eckroat, I currently live in Fort Worth, TX with my husband and 18 year old daughter, Ashley. I have two dogs- Mabel, our couch potato beagle; and Muffin, our very silly rescue dog— which no one seems to know what she is! I’m originally from Whiting, IN and have lived in Colorado, Georgia, Massachusetts and now Texas. In my former life I was a Human Resources Manager, General Manager for an educational toy store, and an elementary school teacher. I now work for the YMCA and am focusing on writing.

My website is under construction – I can be reached at email@example.com
You can find me on FB at www.facebook.com The Life of Bud

This is the story of life and how important we all are and how hard it is to let go in the end. The story follows Bud, who starts out in life as a tiny bud—but grows into a beautiful, vibrant leaf on the Mighty Oak.

He could see the entire town, and he watched in amazement all the plants coming to life – flowers blooming, vines winding, grass growing. A Simpler Time

Oversaturated with the latest video games and iPhone apps, does anyone slow down to remember A Simpler Time. Join A.J. as she discovers a summer of fun with her mom, finding animals in the clouds, and a trek to find the perfect four-leaf clover!

"Mom, I’m bored!”
A.J.’s mom told her to eat her breakfast and after breakfast they would start their great summer adventure. Their adventure to … a simpler time Posted by Esther Wysong at 1:02 AM 
Either of the books would be a delight to read with my grandchildren.

March 26, 2011 at 8:58 AM Carole L Robishaw said...

These sound like fun books, would love be able to share them with my grands.

March 26, 2011 at 9:05 AM 
I would to have either book to read...they book sound wonderful!

March 26, 2011 at 9:26 AM 
I would love to be entered in this giveaway! I think my little sister would like this book.


March 26, 2011 at 11:21 AM 
I'm sure I could find little people who would love these books!

March 26, 2011 at 1:07 PM 
These look like very sweet books.


March 26, 2011 at 5:08 PM 
Oooh do I want this one. Please enter me :)

March 27, 2011 at 3:42 PM 
I love children's books please include me thanks


March 28, 2011 at 11:52 AM 
My children and I would love reading these books together.
Thanks for the opportunity to win such lovely books...
Many thanks, Cindi

March 28, 2011 at 11:35 PM 


March 29, 2011 at 4:25 PM Author AileenStewart said...

Having read and enjoyed both books thoroughly, I would be pleased to win either. However, A Simpler Time really touched me and brought back fond memories!

April 15, 2011 at 7:28 AM