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Martha Steward

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in The United States

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female

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http://www.marthasteward64.wordpress.com

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darbyandmore

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Children's Books, Animal Stories

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She has a passion and love for unwanted animals and throughout her sto...more

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October 2009

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Martha Steward lives in Northern California on the family farm. The animals great and small live on the farm are adopted or rescued. Inspired to write a series for families on pet adoption, blended family issues, and the courage to be a Marine Mum.

Martha's two books, Darby's Story and Bangle Bear inspiring pet adoption through the pages. Both are MCA Silver recipients for Best Books in Pet and Animal Care. Each book goes through the process of finding the pet best suitable for your family. The benefit to spay and neuter your beloved pets. Each animal sets an example of blended family issues, the different personalities and their likes and dislikes. The storiesare warm and funny, families will laugh at the conversation the pet have and the...more Martha Steward lives in Northern California on the family farm. The animals great and small live on the farm are adopted or rescued. Inspired to write a series for families on pet adoption, blended family issues, and the courage to be a Marine Mum.

Martha's two books, Darby's Story and Bangle Bear inspiring pet adoption through the pages. Both are MCA Silver recipients for Best Books in Pet and Animal Care. Each book goes through the process of finding the pet best suitable for your family. The benefit to spay and neuter your beloved pets. Each animal sets an example of blended family issues, the different personalities and their likes and dislikes. The stories are warm and funny, families will laugh at the conversation the pet have and the outrageous ways Bear teaches her human pets. On a special note these books help children with families members serving our country and the concerns for deployment. A warm and humorous stories for families to read together.

The second passion is supporting literacy groups for children and adults. “March 2012 Read Across America” My goal to discover positive websites, articles to help parents and their children; reading is a joy.. books provide an adventure to go and be a different persons. Writing has helped me with my dyslexia, and I know there are children who need encouragement ... they too can over come their challenges and find the pleasure to read and write.

Darby's Story A Mom's Choice Awards Silver Recipient for Animal & Pet Care. (2010) Gaining in popularity as an educational tool for uncertain pet adopters, this short book tells the heartwarming story of Darby. Darby's Story a delightful family/children's book encouraging pet adoption. A heart felt story of a single mother and 6 year old son wanting a special gift for Christmas.

Bangle Bear A Mom's Choice Awards Silver Recipient for Animal & Pet Care. (2011)Discover the history of the manx, how she teaches her human pets when sencond breafkast is, her likes and dislikes. A warm humorous tale of a tailless cat.(less)

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Martha Steward's Books

Average rating: 4.85 · 13 ratings · 9 reviews · 2 distinct works · Similar authors

	Darby's Story: The Life of an Adopted Dog 4.86 of 5 stars 4.86 avg rating — 7 ratings — published 2009	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Bangle Bear: The Tale of a Tailless Cat 4.83 of 5 stars 4.83 avg rating — 6 ratings — published 2011	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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Darby's Story The Life of an Adopted Dog (Children's Books)

1 chapters — updated Dec 01, 2009 03:05pm

Description: This is the 1st chapter of the book.Darby wanted to be adopted and Christmas was just around the corner.

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Guardian Cats and the Lost Books of Alexandria

by Rahma Krambo (Goodreads Author)

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Martha Steward made a comment in the group Cats — Authors who write about cats topic "Aileen, That's great... if you need a book review let me know!!! Cause I do reviews for animal awareness : )"
Apr 19, 2012 01:56pm
Martha Steward made a comment on Wearing Orange Be the Change for Animals "Super!!! Thank you for sharing and making the effort : )"
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Martha Steward made a comment on "Z" for Goodnight Moon "Rahma wrote: "Who could not love this book? The copy I read to my kids was the most dog-eared of all our books. The best read aloud book to young kids...more "
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Martha Steward rated a book 4 of 5 stars They Stood Alone!: 25 Men and Women Who Made a Difference by Sandra McLeod Humphrey (Goodreads Author)	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Setting an example with great energy to help inspire the youth, Sandra McLoed Humphry created a fanstastic book for all ages. Here is Sandra story ~ While doing my school visits, I discovered so many students who had already given up their dreams and...more
Mar 21, 2012 11:02am · see review
Martha Steward rated a book 5 of 5 stars The Bravest Boy I Ever Knew by Lisa Eichlin	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
In my quest to discover books for Read Across America, authors with special Message to help children with disabilities. Here is an incredible children’s book that does just that…. I meet Lisa Eichlin on Linkedin, this Lady has an inspiring book ” The...more
Mar 21, 2012 10:52am · see review
Martha Steward made a comment in the group Parents of Tweens (9-12) — Introducing Myself topic "Thank you Timothy, great to be here too. Add to the library, will do! Thank you again ~ : )"
Mar 21, 2012 10:25am
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Martha Steward made a comment in the group Cats — Anyone here know of a fiction book about a cat? topic "A family read inspiring pet adoption [image] 2011 MCA Silver book award for Pet and Animal Care. A wonderful humorous tale of a Manx cat. Discover he...more "
Mar 21, 2012 09:50am