Tobin and Mr. Good Tree

About the Book

Tobin is a six-year-old orphan who yearns for a family. He finds a black walnut tree to be his friend. He calls the tree Mr. Good Tree. But one day Tobin discovers that Mr. Good Tree is going to be chopped down. Mr. Good Tree whispers something in Tobin’s ear. Sobbing mightily, he is too devastated to hear. Anger unites with grief. Night is approaching, but he runs off into the forest alone where a scary, exhausting, and disappointing adventure begins. The adventure leads to Tobin unraveling that whispering voice and to a loving family and God.

About the Author

Shirley Vaughn was raised in North Carolina, resides in New Jersey, and is a retired teacher. After over three decades in the classroom, she truly appreciates having more time to devote to her craft. This is her third children’s book. She also has a passion for writing Christian poetry and creates plays and song lyrics as well. Her joy is derived from serving and growing in the Lord. Her writing is a gift from God—a significant portion of God’s plan for her life. She attends Commitment Community Church in Lindenwold, New Jersey. She lost her husband, Dehaven, in 1999.