"All is Bright”
This new release is the third book about Simon, a
black and white stray cat who watches over children.
In this story, the cat befriends a stray dog and
together they gain an understanding about the
powerful good that comes when neighbors help one
another through hard times.
Written by Polly Basore, Illustrated by Carlene Williams
For The Lord’s Diner, Wichita, KS, July 2006
32-page color picture book
ISBN# 0-9771749-3-X
$10 plus S/H
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“Santa’s Stray”
In the original story in the "Santa's Stray" series," a
stray cat seeking shelter on a cold Christmas Eve
comes face to face with Santa Claus. Though he’s
rejected by neighbor children as a stinky stray,Santa
sees something remarkable In the cat, whose time
spent in the shadows watching the children he
secretly loves holds the key to granting Santa’s own
Christmas wish.
Written by Polly Basore, Illustrated by Carlene Williams
For The Lord’s Diner, Wichita, KS, October 2005
32-page color picture book
ISBN# 0-9771749-2-1
$10 plus S/H
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Reviews
“… A touching look not only at how animals are treated as strays but how society at large treats the strays in life.”
--- The Ark Valley News
“… A holiday tale that highlights everyone’s need to give of one’s self, even those who feel as though they don’t
belong … the perfect instrument for raising awareness for all the gifts that strays have to share with us.” ---
Womens Focus magazine
“Parents will appreciate the message behind the story, as well as the unique opportunity to help a local charity.” ---
Wichita Family magazine
“Wonderful illustrations add to this captivating book. … makes an exceptional gift fro any child who loves animals
and Christmas.” --- The Wichita Eagle
“A Piano for Christmas”
In this sequel to the much-loved “Santa’s Stray”
book, stray cat Simon climbs to the highest tree
and yowls to the North Star to summon Santa Claus
to come help cheer up a young girl, grieving the
loss of her grandmother. Santa arrives dressed in
his off-duty workout clothes, to deliver a story
about the child’s grandmother and the piano she
wanted for Christmas. The gently-told story
delivers a simple message about how best to care
for people left behind when someone dies.
Written by Polly Basore, Illustrated by Carlene Williams
For Three Trees Inc., Wichita KS, September 2005
32-page color picture book
ISBN# 0-9771749-1-3
$10 plus S/H
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Reviews
“I found myself teary yet smiling, as I read this lovely story. I loved the simplicity of the message and the beautiful
imagery used to convey the importance of memory, sharing stories and listening. It conveyed messages of hope and
healing throughout .”
-- Dr. Helen Reiner, director of Three Trees, Inc., Wichita KS
