Summer Surprise

We had a new tree planted in our backyard, and a pair of industrious robins quickly built a nest in it. Since the tree is small and has lost a number of its leaves with the transplanting, I've been able to keep an eye on the robins' nest. I walked outside last week and there was the mother robin feeding her baby! I didn't even know she'd laid an egg. The robin flew off when I approached, but the hungry chick peeked over the side. Well, actually his eyes weren't even open yet. I'm sure he was hoping for more food. My husband managed to take a picture of him in his nest. At this point, I think the chick was less than a week old. I noticed today that his eyes are open now. I think he should only stay in his nest for another week or so. He is really growing up quickly!

If you want to read some books about baby robins, look for these at your library or bookstore:

FROM EGG TO ROBIN by Susan Cannzares

THE ROBINS IN YOUR BACKYARD by Nancy Carol Willis

ROBINS by Heather Hudak

ROBINS AND THEIR CHICKS by Linda Tagliaferro

What surprises have you encountered this summer???

Father's Day Fun

I hope you've planned a special day for your special dad this weekend.
Perhaps you're making him a super-duper breakfast. I'm taking my dad to a baseball game--the Cardinals and the Royals. Trouble is we'll be rooting for opposite teams, but I know we'll still both have a fun time.

Here is a puzzle you and your dad could work on together. The HIGHLIGHTS Hidden Picture Puzzle for June.

Or perhaps you're going to read him a book, like ME AND MY DAD by Alison Ritchie.

One of my favorites is DANCE ME, DADDY by Cindy Morgan.

I still remember dancing with my daddy. Thanks, Dad, for waltzing me on the dance floor and through my life as well.

Happy Father's Day!

Kindle Edition of GIFTS FROM GOD

I'm excited to announce that GIFTS FROM GOD is now available as a Kindle book.

While Mary Sue Roberts' glorious photos are not in color on the Kindle, the uplifting message provided by both the illustrations and text still shines through. Plus, the Kindle edition provides easy access for mobile reading with the kids.

Check out more GUARDIAN ANGEL PUBLISHING books now available on Kindle.