Millie: Millie Goes for a Ride

About the Book

Sarah wanted to go outside to play. “You must wear sun screen and a hat, “Mother would say. She rubbed on lotion and put her pretty hat on her head. “To protect your skin from the sun.” Mother said. Millie, The Silly Straw Hat, sighed “Gee what a great day. I love it when Sarah wears me out to play.” Millie said “Let’s go to the park to play. It is such a beautiful, warm sunny day. “We can play on the slides and swing on the swings. We can play just about anything.” Instead, Sarah jumped on her bike and started down a hill. “Oh dear, oh dear!” thought Millie. “Please, please don’t spill.” Millie was worried Sarah would fall. But Sarah didn’t seem to worry at all. Sarah just flew down the great big hill. Millie hung on to Sarah, with all her will. Millie closed her eyes and hung on real tight. She hung on to Sarah with all her might.

About the Author

Born in Madison, Maine, I have lived in Maine all of my life. In my early years, I was tutored under the renowned Bangor artist, Frank Nanatonis. After graduating from Winterport High School, I studied by correspondence with the Minneapolis School of Fine Art. I am currently studying with Maine artists, Celene Farris of Morrill and Barbara Applegate of Bristol Mills. While my three sons were growing up, I put my aspirations on hold. I painted in my spare time and also became interested in writing children's stories. I am published in the New York Times Bestseller Book, "Chicken Soup for a Kid's Soul". You may have seen me at my book signings or on my television interviews. I am a member of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators; The Maine Highlands Guild; Maine Made Products; The Maine Art Commission and The Bangor Art Society. My work may be seen in private and corporate collections.