Recently I wrote and illustrated a Christmas book called The Tree of Hope. It was inspired by an act of kindness of a good friend who every year places a small Christmas tree in his open corn field for everyone to enjoy. People have gotten so attached to the tree every year that they look for it and it seems to bring out those lovely holiday feelings of hope and joy. The prose is in poetry form of which I must say I am especially good at. My mother loved poetry and she and I often traded poems, either self-written or a wonderful find, once I left home. Of course, the illustrations I created are soft and humble to match the feel of this lovely little tree. Since the book was published, I have been amazed at the response to a picture book created for children but with a message for adults. Mostly folks are touched by the story but surprisingly I have been contacted about the illustrations and the special touch that is in every SeeSayCreate book. That being the wonderful creative vocabulary list and art activities to make each book a whole minded learning adventure. The art has absolutely influenced the gentle feelings people get when reading the book and helps them reflect on what the season is all about. Now, create your own story complete with artwork. And if you need inspiration check out the new tab SeeSayCreate and see all of my lovely children’s books.