Diana Holt

About a little girl who liked her name and used it to pretend to be many people.

To help children realize that pets are not much different from them, and that a commitment to a pet is very important and special. I would like to encourage children to have a pet, and that pets can be fun as well as a commitment. If a pet is treated with love, respect and care, the love and devotion in return is incredible.

I began collecting recipes while watching my Mom preparing meals. She allowed me to help but only allowed me to watch most of the time. When she made cakes, we were all there to lick off the spoon and bowl. There were six of us kids but most times, we all got to taste. As the years went by, she allowed me to participate more and more. By the time I was in high school, my sisters and I cooked most of the meals and became good cooks. We each had our favorite recipes and used them constantly. We still do. I'm a country cook and enjoy the foods I grew up with. Over the years I've added many recipes to my collection but still prefer the old timey ways of preparation although I must admit, Crock Pots are wonderful. Mama's life would have been so much simpler if she'd had one. Go with me now as I walk down my path of delicious memories and share some of my Mom's, sister's, daughter's, and Bob's recipes

This book is a story of a dull day turning into fun and an interesting adventure. It will help teach children that all creatures have a place of value. Even though they may seem useless, their value may be that they are a great food source for another living thing. Children will learn that even creepy, crawly, slimy slugs are important and have a purpose. All of my Children's stories are based on true life experiences. I would like children to learn that all creatures are useful in some way and add to our World's function. Respect of all living things will help children to be more interested and involved in the basic issues in life.

I want to help children understand that pets are a huge undertaking, not much different from them, and that a commitment to a pet is very important and special. I would like to encourage children to have a pet, but to realize that pets can be work as well as fun. If a pet is treated with love, respect, and care, the love and devotion in return is incredible. A pet can be a joy for many years, but also requires much time and attention. This kitten was not far from death when my son brought her home. With much love and devotion to this little creature, we were able to save her life. In return we had many years of enjoyment and pleasure from her playful behaviour.

To show the pleasure a child can have with simple things.

About a child who keeps a promise and the feeling it produced.

About a child who discovers a Spider and it's wonders.