DEDICATION

In deep and humble gratitude to my wife
Elaine
For her genuine support and encouragement
And to our grandchildren
Grace, Marinna, Graeden, Eliana, Garrison, Marcus
For the inspiration that comes from them
And the joy that only children can give
This story is dedicated to all of the above.
The author wishes to share this story
With the youngest at heart
And for children of all ages, everywhere

The Title to this book was created by
Eliana Peterson, granddaughter of the author
These beautiful illustration were created by
Grace and Eliana Peterson
Grandaughters of the Author

THE LAND OF NATURE A majestic fir tree has been in this area called “Green Meadows" for many, many years. Green Meadows is a beautiful meadow with a …show more content…
Early August was now approaching and the days were bright, warm and sunny. On one particular morning in early August, the sun was hidden behind thick dark clouds. Black clouds began to appear in the western sky and thunder could be heard rumbling in the distance. The thunder became louder and louder, and streaks of lightning could be seen in the sky. Rain drops began to fall. The rain drops soon became a deluge of continuous rain! Mother Groundhog and her three small babies were in their tunnel home underneath the large fir tree. It seemed that the rain would never stop. The brook began to swell and rise with the heavy rain fall. The flowing water now became a torrent of a rushing overflow. The brook tried it hardest to contain the rushing flow; but, it just could no longer contain the swiftly moving waters within its banks. A flood of water began to move with torrential speed over Green Meadows. The tunnel home of Mother Groundhog and her babies was beginning to be completely flooded with the destructive flood of water. Mother Groundhog moved quickly to get her family safely to higher ground. For now, they were safe; but where were they to go? Their tunnel home was destroyed, and their food source was completely covered with water, mud, and heavy sludge. They were now homeless without food and fresh water. All of nature, realizing their plight, came to their rescue. And the …show more content…
Many "thank you's” were expressed to Mother Duck and her family. And then, Mother Groundhog with her family returned to their home in Green Meadows. For sure, it was good to be home again in familiar surroundings. A new tunnel was built again under the Majestic Fir Tree, and the family was safe, snug, and warm. They were happy to be home, but most of all they were thankful for the new friendships they had made this summer with the duck family. And you know also, the duck family was safe, snug and warm in their nesting home under the fir tree on Sunny Knoll. And they too, were so thankful for the new friendships they had made these past summer months with the Groundhog family. All in all, some real good had come from this summer. And they all knew that they were each stronger because of what each had experienced this summer. And it was time now to rest comfortably, each family under their own fir tree. You know, in a wonderfully magical way, even the animals and birds in nature seem to know, "that we are our brother's