New Releases by Kathleen D. Lindsey

Rags and Duty Shoes is a whimsical story told by a 9 year old, kind-hearted country boy named, Enoch. He befriends two weary travelers and anxiously awaits their arrival every spring to make everything look new again."It''s my Duty," is his motto. Trouble begins when Simon the bully, and his band of trouble makers make fun of Tink and his ragged, worn out shoes and design an evil plan to hide his old fix-it-cart.

Miss Lady Bug dreams of going on vacation far away from all the noise in the big city. She knows where she wants to go, but doesn''t know exactly how to get to the meadow, in the county, by the babbling brook. So she plans a big block party, inviting the whole community of flying friends, in hopes that someone would know and give her directions on how to get to the meadow, in the country, by the babbling brook. KDL

A young girl tells the many ways in which her friend, Miss Mattie, uses her aprons. Each day they design a different apron by using recycled clothing, adorning them with pretty buttons, rick-rack and ribbons. Although Miss Mattie seems to stay busy with her daily chores, she always makes precious time for this delightful little girl. Miss Mattie''s Aprons, will give young audiences a small glimpse of years gone by and how useful the apron was, and still is today.

The summer a great drought sweeps across the county, the only crop Sadie''s family is able to save is the sweet potatoes. Money is tight, and if Papa doesn''t pay back his loan soon, the bank will take away the farm. Suddenly Mama comes up with an idea - sweet potato pies! The family can sell her pies at the Harvest Celebration that starts the very next day. There''s not much time to get ready, but as Sadie and her brother enlist the cooperation of their old cow, squawking chickens, and half-blind goat, the family rises to the challenge. And in the end it''s Sadie who comes up with just the right recipe for success. Sweet Potato Pie is a delicious affirmation of strong family ties and creative problem solving. This lively story will capture your heart, as well as your taste buds. Loosely based on Lindsey''s memories of her great grandmother''s stories, the story took shape in Lindsey''s mind as she sewed a quilt called "Sweet Potato Pie."