Just as everyday life can elicit wide-ranging emotions that let us know we're human, so these verses and tales spotlight moments of elation, grief, confusion, frustration, anguish, curiosity, satisfaction, and lightheartedness. They encompass heartrending human dilemmas as well as downhome adventure, inspiration, and humor, leaving indelible impressions on the mind.

A touching tale about being human in the golden years. Back in her late twenties or early thirties, Doris Johnson had an elaborate vision of a model retirement community that included shops and businesses and a large central courtyard. Now in her seventies, Doris has simplified her vision and added the warmth, interaction, and activities of the residents who live there. The community now resides in an old governor's mansion, which provides the perfect genteel setting for this retirement "family." This heartwarming story follows the residents through their first year in The Mansion, revealing their quirks, sorrows, joys, and, most of all, caring.

The Cookie Crumb Trail is an action packed book that will capture a child's attention. It's about a boy and his pet duckling who find themselves lost at the airport. They get into all kinds of mischief and are finally reunited with the boy's mother. A fun book for ages toddler through second grade.