Cindy Freland

Dylan, the eight-point buck, enjoyed exploring his home near the Chesapeake Bay. While strolling through the neighborhood with his family, Dylan discovered some of his neighbors were Penny, the fox, Luther, the squirrel, and Bear, the dog. The lady who lived in a nearby house loved feeding the birds and watching them. But one late evening she was surprised to find that it wasn't the birds that were eating the bird seed. Who could be eating it? Includes fun facts about white-tailed deer. Check out all the stories in this ten-book series about the animals of the Chesapeake Bay in Maryland. Story suggested for children 3-6 years old.

Join Angus and his friend, Caz, on their adventures fighting the wolves and keeping their princess safe. Angus the Soldier Bear is a Sergeant in the King's Bear Legion. All Angus ever wanted to do was be a soldier and fight the wolves that wanted to take over his country. He fought them in the jungle and he fought them in the desert. He always went where his King commanded. He was a good soldier and then suddenly everything changed when he saved the life of a beautiful princess. He fell in love with her, but soldiers can't be with princesses. It was probably better that he was sent to war again. But he never forgot the princess and swore he would always protect her.

Did you know you can dance, race, and play games while sitting in a wheelchair? Charlie quickly finds out from his friends, who are members of Activities for Wheelchair Users at Point Lookout State Park, Maryland, that it is possible to do just about anything. Olivia the Osprey and her high-flying friends, Ethan the Eagle, Sonnet the Swan, and Heath the Heron, help promote outdoor activity. They perform a spectacular sky dance with their group, The Winged Well-Wishers, to help children realize there is more to life than television, cell phones, and video games. This story is suggested for children 6-10 years old. 20 facts about ospreys are included. Check out all the books in the Chesapeake Bay Adventure series.

The wind is blowing and the rain is falling. Will they find Andrea in time? Oakley the Oyster, Jordan the Jellyfish, and Curtis the Crab are on a Chesapeake Bay Adventure as they search for Andrea at Sandy Point State Park. The three friends are determined to ask her to help build an oyster shell wall at Terrapin Park. They must protect the beach, gazebo, foot bridges, and campground, before the impending hurricane destroys them. Learn about oysters from 20 facts at the end of the story. This is the fourth book in the Chesapeake Bay Adventure series and includes friends from the first story. Rich, colorful illustrations from artist, Jon C. Munson II, bring Oakley and his friends to life. Children from 6-10 years old will enjoy this story. Don't forget to check out all the books in the Chesapeake Bay Adventure Series.

Owen the Oriole mistakenly tries to save an "egg." But what he doesn't know is that the "egg" is actually a baseball at a school in Chestertown, Maryland. His friends, Beverly the Butterfly, Sebastian the Squirrel, and Chester the Chipmunk, help him clean up the town and help Owen win the big game. See facts about Maryland's history and heritage after the story. Story suggested for children 6-10 years old.