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Wesley The River Guardian is a folklore and legends book taking place in rural west central Louisiana, on the Sabine River. Old Man Wesley, is a good person who’s always there to help his community in the best and worst of times. One day he doesn’t come back out of the River at Bonner’s Bluff and River Rats share Old Man Wesley’s secret of why he doesn’t leave the river and you’ll be surprised to find out the truth about who old Man Wesley really is !
A whimsical tale twisted in Louisiana roots that encourages us to be a good neighbor, take care of each other especially in hard times. Jill’s colorful illustrations vividly capture what it means to be a good neighbor and sets good examples for all ages of how we should look after one another and help where we can.
A charming, funny book for all ages.

 

 

 

Once Upon A Time, there was a magical Louisiana Kingdom in creole country on the banks of the Cane River.
The Kingdom of Praline was in ruin and the King was worried that he would never become a grandfather without a dowery for his three lovely daughters. The King has an idea to save the kingdom; for the Queen to use her magic dust to make some of her delicious pralines. People come from far and wide, and the Queen saved the day with her magic dust and praline bites.

Enjoy this magical cajun fairy tale inspired by the real live story of The Queen of Pralines of Cane River Catering.
Jill brings her own family into the mix of this charming rhyming fairy tale!
You can even enjoy your very own magic dust from the Queen herself.

Mikey has one of the most important jobs in his village. His job is to guard the light in the center of the village. Mikey loves his job and is always spreading a light filled positive message to everyone. One day, an awful storm rolls in and threatens to demolish his entire community. Mikey makes a courageous choice to save his hometown, but it will change history for everyone!

Find out what Mikey decides to do to save his beloved community and keep the light.

Mikey The Lightkeeper is a poignant message for readers of all ages. Mikey’s tale relays the importance of staying positive and spreading joy wherever you go. Mikey never lets his obstacles and physical abilities stop him from his mission. We can all learn a lot from Mikey’s tale of a humble light keeper. Mikey’s story tells the important role that community members share to keep things running. Jill’s rhyming story and wonderfully colorful illustrations continue to speak imaginative play in the world of folklore and Louisiana legends. In Mikey The Lightkeeper, Jill celebrates the life of her childhood classmate, Mikey, and Old Man Wesley’s very best friend.

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