In Search of Something Green

by Mary Catherine Rolston

Summertime is finally here, and Matthew is excited to spend a week at his grandparent's cottage. But even though he has taken swimming lessons at his local pool, Matthew is still petrified of jumping off the dock into the deep, dark lake. Everyday Grandpoobee offers him swimming strategies while Nanabana takes him on nightly walks into the forest in search of a rare green charm that will bring him luck. Does Matthew find the courage he needs? Does Grandpoobee's coaching help? Or does he find a lucky charm? Or maybe Matthew just made a leap of faith and courage!

52 pages, Paperback

Published June 28, 2017

About the author

Mary Catherine Rolston, MC, a.k.a Fairy Dazzle, is a retired kindergarten teacher. MC loves to write with rhyme, alliteration, and rich vocabulary while celebrating the awestruck wonderment of childhood. Her books are first and foremost meant to be read out loud, drawing children and adults to the magic of the spoken story. Her poem "Fallen Starfish" placed 34th in the Writer's Digest 5th Annual Poetry Awards in 2010. All her published work is supported by follow-up activities and resources which can be found on her website. Her blog offers additional support, reflections and activities on a variety of teaching and family life topics. Her YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHk3... also provides video readings. Have you wrestled with your own creativity? Check out the film she produced with Doug Lenz https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D4xi8...

Reviews

[Judy]

A Heartwarming Story!

In Search of Something Green is a beautifully written children's book that parents/grandparents will enjoy reading to their children/grandchildren. There are so many themes to be discovered and to top if off, each page is as colourful and appealing as the next. Children will get a kick out of repeating the rhyme, "I'm on a search for something green, a four-leaf clover that is rarely seen ....." This book has such a powerful, positive message, something that we need more of these days. I highly recommend it to parents and teachers alike.