Patricia Clark Smith

Cheese & Crackers, written and illustrated by Patricia Clark Smith, celebrates the enchanted world of puppets and nature. David's beloved puppet, Cheese, is invited by Robin to join her mission to rescue Crackers (a homemade puppet washed away when the raging river flooded her home). Throughout the story, the puppets inspire the children's imagination, problem solving, creativity, joy, and affection.

A Basket of Shamrocks is a collection of poetry written by Patricia Clark Smith. Her poetry reflects her faith and her love for family, nature, and creativity. Readers will enjoy poems about flowers, butterflies, dragonflies, and mermaids; they will also read poems about the sun, the moon, the beach, and the school/classroom. Readers might even be inspired to write a poem or two of their own

Through original artwork and verse, Good Morning, Baiting Hollow describes the natural beauty and lifestyle of Baiting Hollow beach on the northeast shore of Long Island. From the first light of dawn, through the afternoon sunshine, to the glory of sunset, readers will be drawn into the rhythm and enchantment of this quiet little beach.

Lessons from the Garden is a delightful story/poem about two neighbors who realized a friendship through their love of gardening. Miss Patty and Miss Angie shared the work and play of gardening during the spring, summer, and fall. Although, their hopes of a beautiful spring garden were met with catastrophe, Miss Patty and Miss Angie did learn important gardening lessons from neighbors and a local forest ranger.