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Little Rocket and his mother live in the trunk of a black walnut tree in the backyard of a little cottage, where Little Rocket eagerly awaits the fall harvest of black walnuts. Another one of his favorite treats is only twelve feet away from the black walnut tree but seems out of Little Rocket''s reach. Even though Little Rocket has physical limitations, his mother taught him to never give up no matter how difficult a situation may seem. How can Little Rocket use his unique strengths and problem solving skills to reach the mouthwatering treat? This universally appealing story, with engaging imagery, will entertain and pique curiosity in young minds while encouraging a love of reading. Young readers will be inspired and encouraged to appreciate their unique strengths and abilities and will learn that, despite obstacles, continued effort can lead to success.

In The Color People: We’re Not All Greenlees, the third fantasy, Bernie makes the long journey back home, along with his new friend. Bernie’s family and friends are very excited to learn about his fantastic adventure in the distant land; however, there is still one thing that divides the people in Color Land from the people of the distant land. How will the rainbow people of the two lands work together to solve this huge problem? Will the children, once again, have a solution?

In the second fantasy of The Color People, brave and curious Bernie goes on a forbidden journey so far away from his home in Color Land that he loses his way. He finds himself in a strange and fabulous distant land where he learns many amazing things from the people there. And he learns where rainbow people really come from.

Have you ever dreamed about living in a world where all the people, no matter what color they are, lived in harmony? In The Color People, there might be such a place; however, the people who live in Color Land must follow the example of two brave children whose friendship causes something strange and magnificent to happen. Will this unusual event cause the people in Color Land to finally become united?