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Situated in beautiful Spokane Valley just minutes away from the Washington/Idaho border, Whispering Pine Press, Inc. is an international publishing house dedicated to providing families, children, parents, and beginning readers with fiction, nonfiction, inspirational, and poetic reading materials that are wholesome, informative, educational, and available in a variety of languages.

Our fiction and nonfiction literature attempts to reinforce strong family values, while increasing the reader’s self-esteem. In our children’s books, we are strongly dedicated to encouraging learning and exploration through reading, self-discovery, problem solving, and other indispensable activities that will capture their curiosity and enthusiasm. We work carefully to maintain and honor the strength, courage, and challenges of today’s modern women in such a way that avoids negating the value of more traditional roles. Themes of self-discovery, nature, and a higher power reoccur frequently in our poetry and inspirational work.

We pride ourselves on promoting regional materials that stress the area’s symbiotic relationship with the environment, economically and socially. We believe that the health and welfare of communities and individuals is closely interlinked with the health and welfare of the environment. By supporting a sound environment, we are supporting communities.

We strongly believe in encouraging strong inter-communal bonds. By strengthening these ties, we strengthen individuals and foster respect for all members of our community. We recognize that diversity is an integral part to healthy communities. To this end, in our books we support concepts that encourage inclusion and equality.

Individuality is also very important to us, as well as showcasing unique books that speak from the heart and flow from the minds of experts in diverse fields. Our desire is to provide outstanding materials that will inspire, entertain, inform, and delight readers, young and old. To this end, Whispering Pine Press Inc. believes that reader feedback is integral to the publisher’s ongoing success and encourages your comments.

We are inspired in a tireless and timeless endeavor to incorporate new and fresh contributors to the diverse realm of our readers. New authors are expanding the Whispering Pine Press, Inc. publications list, to meet our readers’ ever-growing desire to obtain understanding, knowledge, and joy in a variety of media, which includes hardcover and softbound books, audio cassettes, and on-demand electronic versions.

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Whispering Pine Press, Inc.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Fiction Books for Adults (2)

Poetry (2)

Frost of Spring Green

Lunatics, Lovers, and a Poet

Non-fiction Books for Adults (30)

Christian Inspirational (2)

Devotional Book (1)

Morning Reflections

Foster Children (1)

Textures: Foster Child, God’s Child

Cookbook Delights Series – General Themed (10)

Apple Delights Cookbook

Chocolate Delights Cookbook

Coconut Delights Cookbook

Huckleberry Delights Cookbook

Lentil Delights Cookbook

Onion Delights Cookbook

Peach Delights Cookbook

Squash Delights Cookbook

Strawberry Delights Cookbook

Raspberry Delights Cookbook

Rhubarb Delights Cookbook

Cookbook Delights Series – Holiday Themed (8)

Christmas Delights Cookbook, Volume I

Christmas Delights Cookbook, Volume II

Easter Delights Cookbook

Halloween Delights Cookbook

Mother’s Day Delights Cookbook

St. Patrick’s Day Delights Cookbook

Thanksgiving Delights Cookbook

Valentine Delights Cookbook

Cookbook Delights Series – Bilingual Books (4)

Apple Delights Cookbook, English/French Edition, Volume I

Apple Delights Cookbook, English/Spanish Edition, Volume I

Apple Delights Cookbook, English/Russian Edition, Volume I

Huckleberry Delights Cookbook, English/Spanish Edition, Volume I

Cookbook Delights Series - Themed Events (1)

Tea Time Delights Cookbook

Cookbook Delights Series – Christian Inspirational (1)

Apple Delights Cookbook, Christian Edition

Equine (1)

Gaited Horse International 2008

Genealogy (1)

Hood and Matsko Family Tree 2008

Gifts-in-a-Jar Series (1)

Holiday Gifts-in-a-Jar

Hood and Matsko Family Cookbook Series aka O’Hood and Macko Family Series (2)

Hood and Matsko Family Favorite Appetizers

Hood and Matsko Family Favorite Christmas Sweets

Non-fiction Books for Children (18)

Education and Home Schooling Books (14)

General Themed Books (12)

Adventure Travel Activity and Coloring Book

Adventures of My Dentist and the Tooth Fairy Activity and Coloring Book – First Edition

Adventures of My Dentist and the Tooth Fairy Activity and Coloring Book – Second Edition

Fun with Foster Kids Activity and Coloring Book

Fun with Foster Kids Adventures in Learning

Gaited Horse Activity and Coloring Book

Gaited Horse Activity and Coloring Book – English/German/Spanish Edition

Gaited Horse Activity and Coloring Book – English/French/Italian Edition

Girls Can Do Activity and Coloring Book

Icelandic Horse Activity and Coloring Book – First Edition

Icelandic Horse Activity and Coloring Book – Second Edition

Kids’ Kindness – Activity and Coloring Book

State Themed Books (2)

Oregon State Activity and Coloring Book

Oregon State Adventures in Learning

Non-fiction Christian Books for Children (2)

Jesus Loves the Little Children Activity and Coloring Book

Daily Prayers for Foster Children

Fiction Books for Children (4)

Children’s Novels (2)

Lost Medal

Stormy Nights: Gravelle’s Land of Horror

Children’s Picture Books (3)

Apples: An Apple Laminated Book

Goodnight, I Wish You Goodnight

Wilbur’s Great Adventure

Journals (19)

Children’s General Themed Journals (12)

Adventures of my Dentist and the Tooth Fairy: A Daily Journal

Fun with Foster Kids: A Daily Journal

Gaited Horse: A Daily Journal

Girls Can Do: A Daily Journal

Icelandic Horse: A Daily Journal

Jesus Loves the Little Children: A Daily Journal

Kids’ Kindness: A Daily Journal

My Dentist and the Tooth Fairy: A Daily Journal

My Adoption Celebration: A Daily Journal

My Birth Celebration: A Daily Journal

My Holiday Memories: A Daily Journal

My Special Care Journal

Children’s Christian Journals (1)

Daily Prayers for Foster Children: A Daily Journal

Adult Journals (4)

Apple Delights: A Daily Journal

Frost of Spring Green: A Daily Journal

Huckleberry Delights: A Daily Journal

Morning Reflections: A Daily Journal

Scrapbooks (8)

My Adoption Celebration Scrapbook

My Birth Celebration Scrapbook

My Holiday Memories Scrapbook for Adopted Kids

My Holiday Memories Scrapbook for Foster Kids

My Holiday Memories Scrapbook for Kids

My Special Care Scrapbook for Adopted Children

My Special Care Scrapbook for Children

My Special Care Scrapbook for Foster Children

Vintage Magazines (19)

Icelandic Horse Magazine North America (1)

March/April 2008

Icelandic Horse and Travel Magazine (17)

Volume I-Issue 2 May/June 2008

Volume I-Issue 3 July/August 2008 (Sold Out)

Volume I-Issue 4 Sept/October 2008

Volume I-Issue5 Nov/December 2008

Volume II-Issue 1 March/April 2008

Volume II-Issue 2 May/June 2008

Volume II-Issue 3 July/August 2008

Volume II-Issue 4 Sept/October 2008 (Sold Out)

Volume III-Issue 1 Summer 2008 (Sold Out)

Volume IV-Issue 1 May/June 2008

Volume IV-Issue 2 July/August 2008

Volume V-Issue 1 April/May/June 2008

Volume V-Issue 2 Holiday Issue 2008

Volume VI-Issue 1 Millennium Issue 2008

Volume VI-Issue 2 New Foal Issue 2008 (Sold Out)

Volume VII-Issue 1 Special Breeding Issue (Sold Out)

Volume VIII-Issue 1Spring Issue 2008

Icelandic Horse and Travel Annuals (1)

Icelandic Horse and Travel Annual Book 2008

Greeting Cards (3)

Greeting Cards

Note Cards

Postcards

Gifts (14)

Bookmarks

Calendars

Coffee Mugs

Framed Prints

Journals – Adult

Journals – Children’s

Mouse Pads

Personalized Poems

Posters

Puzzles

Refrigerator Magnets

Scrapbooks

Tote Bags

T-shirts

Catalogs (12)

Book and Gift Catalog- Retail Version

Book and Gift Catalog- Wholesale Version

Cookbook and Cookbook Gift Catalog- Retail Version

Cookbook and Cookbook Gift Catalog- Wholesale Version

Dental Homecare Products Catalog- Retail Version

Icelandic Horse Acres Catalog- Retail Version

Poetry Book and Poetry Gift Catalog- Retail Version

Poetry Book and Poetry Gift Catalog- Wholesale Version

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Drawing from many of her poems already accepted for publication in international journals, American poet and author Karen Jean Matsko Hood brings together these verses in her first book of poetry, Frost of Spring Green. Hood’s verses remind us to value our link with nature and the environment in daily living. Her poetry expresses outrage toward current social injustices, offers a voice for the downtrodden, and brings hope to the most hopeless of situations. She is optimistic in her quest for dignity and social justice and brings visual impact to her themes of nature. A collection of poetry ideal for reading time and again, this book makes a great gift for friends and family members. Please visit our website at: www.frostofspringgreen.com. 6 x 9 inches, 224 pp. Whispering Pine Press, Inc. © 2008.

ISBN: 978-1-59210-535-9 printable compact disc $13.95 plus shipping and handling

Lunatics, Lovers, and a Poet

This book is a delightful collection of poems, including several sonnets, written by Thelma Homer. It is refreshing and enjoyable to read. This fine poetry collection, sometimes whimisical and often reflective, can be read time and time again. Ms. Homer has an uncanny ability to connect with her readers on an emotional level because her poetry comes from her own experience and deep personal emotion. This book would make a great gift for almost anyone. For more information, please visit our website at www.whisperingpinepress.com. 6x9, 120 pp. Whispering Pine Press, Inc. © 2008.

A Collection of Inspirational Poetry, Prayers, and Bible Verses for Daily Reflection

Textures is a spiritually uplifting collection of stories by author Beverly Paramore that depicts a series of memories of life as a foster child from the author’s perspective. She offers hope and spiritual healing to those children who are struggling today in the foster care system. These children are not just foster children, they are God’s children. Purchase one for yourself and give one as a gift to a friend. Please visit our website at www.whisperingpinepress.com 6x9, 60 pp., featuring a durable, full-color cover. Whispering Pine Press, Inc. © 2008.

Apple Delights Cookbook is an expert compilation of some of the best recipes that include this delicious and versatile fruit. You’ll never regard the apple in the same way again after becoming familiar with this useful and easy-to-use cookbook. It contains 320 pages of apple recipes as well as sections that discuss the characteristics of popular varieties, facts, folklore, festivals, poetry, and much, much more. This addition to the Cookbook Delights Series by author Karen Jean Matsko Hood would make a great gift for almost any occasion, and the recipes you’ll find in Apple Delights Cookbook can be passed down for generations. Please visit our website at www.whisperingpinepress.com 6x9, 320 pp., featuring a durable, full-color cover in a variety of bindings. Whispering Pine Press, Inc. © 2008.

ISBN: 978-1-59210-697-4 printable compact disk $13.95 plus shipping and handling

Chocolate Delights Cookbook

Nothing is better than trying a new recipe that calls for ample amounts of chocolate. Author Karen Jean Matsko Hood has compiled an entire cookbook of truly mouth-watering, aromatic, mood-enhancing, indulgent bits of heaven. Your sweet tooth will thank you for taking extended dips in these delectable, decadent treats that will be sought after by all who come near. Chocolate dishes are favorites for all occasions and not likely refused by anyone, young or old, so make sure you add this book to your cookbook collection and give one to your friends. You can learn more about this unique and brilliant book by visiting our website at www.chocolatedelights.com. Whispering Pine Press, Inc. © 2008.

ISBN: 978-1-59649-124-3 printable compact disk $13.95 plus shipping and handling

Delicious coconuts are versatile, nutritious, and always add a flair to many dishes, whether used in cakes, pies and breads, in preserves, as a salad ingredient, in wines or brandies, or any number of other imaginative ways. In Coconut Delights Cookbook, author Karen Jean Matsko Hood presents her collection of more than 250 exciting coconut recipes that will be sure to please everyone. Inside, you will also find some fascinating reading regarding this beloved fruits history, folklore, cultivation, and much more. With recipes using readily available ingredients, Coconut Delights Cookbook will be a valued addition to any chef’s bookshelf. Please visit our website at www.whisperingpinepress.com. 6x9, 320 pp., featuring a durable, full-color cover in a variety of bindings. Whispering Pine Press, Inc. © 2008.

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For those of us living in the heart of Washington, we are fortunate to have a deeper appreciation of the huckleberry, which is a time of the year unlike any other. The Pacific Northwest yields the greatest bounty of huckleberries in the country, from which author Karen Jean Matsko Hood writes and gathers her recipes for her Huckleberry Delights Cookbook. Hood has brought together carefully selected huckleberry recipes with easy to follow directions for beginner and accomplished cooks alike. These recipes are compiled with readily available ingredients as well as lots of poetry, history, and folklore for the reader to thoroughly enjoy time and time again. To learn more about this unique book, please visit our website at www.huckleberrydelights.com. 6x9 inches, 320 pp. Whispering Pine Press, Inc. ©2008.

Delicious lentils are versatile, nutritious, and always add a special flair to cooking, whether used in cakes, pies and breads, in preserves, as a salad ingredient, in wines or brandies, or any number of other imaginative ways. In Lentil Delights Cookbook, author Karen Jean Matsko Hood presents her collection of more than 250 exciting lentil recipes that will be sure to please everyone. Inside, you will also find some fascinating reading regarding this beloved legume’s history, folklore, cultivation, and much more. With recipes using readily available ingredients, Lentil Delights Cookbook will be a valued addition to any chef’s bookshelf. Please visit our website at www.whisperingpinepress.com. 6x9, 320 pp., featuring a durable, full-color cover in a variety of bindings. Whispering Pine Press, Inc. © 2008.

Onion Delights Cookbook is another excellent addition in the Cookbook Delight Series brought to you by author and cook Karen Jean Matsko Hood. It features a compilation of recipes using many various types of onions, raw or cooked. Onions can be found at any local grocers or vendor site. They may also be grown in home gardens, fresh for the picking. The onion is a well-liked, versatile vegetable that adds flavor to assorted dishes. The new recipes contained in this cookbook will give you a variety of ways to include onions in your diet. Hood brings us this masterful edition to keep at your fingertips for whenever you are craving the tasty flavor of onions. Pick one up for a friend when you purchase one for yourself. Please visit our website at www.whisperingpinepress.com. 6x9, 320 pp., featuring a durable, full-color cover in a variety of bindings. Whispering Pine Press, Inc. © 2008.

Peach Delights Cookbook

The sweet and delectable recipes in Peach Delights Cookbook will make you crave the succulent flavor of peaches all the time. Whether you live in the South, famous for their crop of delicious peaches, or anywhere else in the country, you will enjoy the taste of the peach recipes that Hood has carefully compiled. These recipes have easy-to-follow directions for beginner and accomplished cooks alike. All of the recipes are compiled with readily available ingredients, as well as plenty of poetry, history, and folklore for the reader to enjoy time and again. This is another of the must-have cookbooks in the Cookbook Delights Series. You will enjoy giving one to your family and friends for all around enjoyment. Please visit our website at www.whisperingpinepress.com. 6x9, 320 pp., featuring a durable, full-color cover in a variety of bindings. Whispering Pine Press, Inc. © 2008.

Delicious Squash is versatile, nutritious, and always adds a special flair to any dish, whether used in cakes, pies and breads, in preserves, as a salad ingredient, in wines or brandies, or any number of other imaginative ways. In Squash Delights Cookbook, author Karen Jean Matsko Hood presents her collection of more than 250 exciting Squash recipes that are sure to please everyone. Inside, you will also find some fascinating reading regarding this beloved vegetable’s history, folklore, cultivation, and much more. With recipes using readily available ingredients, Squash Delights Cookbook will be a valued addition to any chef’s bookshelf. Please visit our website at www.whisperingpinepress.com. 6x9, 320 pp., featuring a durable, full-color cover in a variety of bindings. Whispering Pine Press, Inc. © 2008.

The king of berries and the pride of gardeners everywhere, the strawberry is the only berry that is synonymous with summertime. From the visual appeal of the bright red berries peeking out from among the lush green foliage, to the unrivaled juicy sweetness found in their taste, strawberries are an oh-so-enjoyable part of everyone’s summer experience and can be relished year-round, frozen. In her new Strawberry Delights Cookbook, author and cook Karen Jean Matsko Hood devotes page after page to introducing her readers to innovative ways for using this versatile berry in appetizers, breads & rolls, cakes, pies, salads and more. In the Delights cookbook tradition, this volume also features sections that examine facts & folklore, history, nutritional aspects and cultivation of this wonderful berry, and a sampling of the author’s own poetry about strawberries. Please visit our website at: www.strawberrydelights.com.6 x 9 inches, 320 pp. Whispering Pine Press, Inc. © 2008.

ISBN: 978-1-59649-282-0 printable compact disc $13.95 plus shipping and handling

Delicious raspberries are versatile, nutritious, and always add a special flair to any dish, whether used in cakes, pies and breads, in preserves, as a salad ingredient, in wines or brandies, or any number of other imaginative ways. They are rich in vitamins A and C, they also contain ellagic acid, an anti-carcinogenic (cancer-preventing) compound. In Raspberry Delights Cookbook, author Karen Jean Matsko Hood presents her collection of more than 250 exciting raspberry recipes that will be sure to please everyone. Inside, you will also find some fascinating reading regarding this beloved berry’s history, folklore, cultivation, and much more. With recipes using readily available ingredients, Raspberry Delights Cookbook will be a valued addition to any chef’s bookshelf. Please visit our website at www.whisperingpinepress.com. 6x9, 320 pp., featuring a durable, full-color cover in a variety of bindings. Whispering Pine Press, Inc. © 2008.

Delicious rhubarb is versatile, nutritious, and always adds a special flair to many dishes, whether used in cakes, pies and breads, in preserves, as a salad ingredient, in wines or brandies, or any number of other imaginative ways. In Rhubarb Delights Cookbook, author Karen Jean Matsko Hood presents her collection of more than 250 exciting rhubarb recipes that will be sure to please everyone. Inside, you will also find some fascinating reading regarding this beloved vegetable’s history, folklore, cultivation, and much more. With recipes using readily available ingredients, Rhubarb Delights Cookbook will be a valued addition to any chef’s bookshelf. Please visit our website at www.whisperingpinepress.com. 6x9, 320 pp., featuring a durable, full-color cover in a variety of bindings. Whispering Pine Press, Inc. © 2008.

For this very merry time of year, author Karen Jean Matsko Hood presents a unique cookbook that is full of tasty and satisfying recipes designed around the themes, colors, and traditions of Christmas. Inside are page after page of mouth-watering recipes that, when prepared, will certainly be a hit with both family and guests alike during this special season. Written for the novice and the experienced cook, Christmas Delights Cookbook, Volume I, will be appreciated by the accomplished chef, as well as the beginning cook. The ingredients for each recipe can be found at your local market throughout the year. Christmas Delights Cookbook, Volume I, is sure to be a valuable addition to your kitchen library and a great gift idea for the chef on your giving list. Please visit our website at www.whisperingpinepress.com. 6x9, 320 pp., featuring a durable, full-color cover in a variety of bindings. Whispering Pine Press, Inc. © 2008.

For this very merry time of year, author Karen Jean Matsko Hood presents a second volume of this unique cookbook that is full of tasty and satisfying recipes designed around the themes, colors, and traditions of Christmas. Inside are page after page of mouth-watering recipes that, when prepared, will certainly be a hit with both family and guests alike during this special season. Written for the novice and the experienced cook, Christmas Delights Cookbook, Volume II, will be appreciated by the accomplished chef, as well as the beginning cook. The ingredients for each recipe can be found at your local market throughout the year. Christmas Delights Cookbook, Volume II, is sure to be a valuable addition to your kitchen library and a great gift idea for the chef on your giving list. Please visit our website at www.whisperingpinepress.com. 6x9, 320 pp., featuring a durable, full-color cover in a variety of bindings. Whispering Pine Press, Inc. © 2008.

During this deeply spiritual time of the year, author and cook Karen Jean Matsko Hood brings her readers a unique cookbook full of inspirations in these tasty and filling recipes. This cookbook is written with the novice cook in mind and will be enjoyed by the accomplished cook as well. It is satisfying to the soul to include all members of the family in preparation for this yearly feast time. Hood’s recipes are wholesome and will please the whole family as well as company for this special time of the year. These recipes contain ingredients that are easily found at your local market year round. Inside you’ll find: Easter-Themed Recipes, Easter History, Preservation Techniques, Easter Folklore & Stories, Festival Information, Easter Poetry, Easter Facts, Author’s Commentary, Easter Stories, Tips on Preserving, Measurement Charts, Index, and Glossary. This is a great cookbook to have on your shelf, and you should send one to a friend as a gift. Please visit our website at www.whisperingpinepress.com. 6x9, 320 pp., featuring a durable, full-color cover in a variety of bindings. Whispering Pine Press, Inc. © 2008.

Halloween Delights Cookbook

A Collection of Halloween Recipes

Cookbook Delights Series

For this fun and festive time of the year, author Karen Jean Matsko Hood presents a unique cookbook that is full of tasty and satisfying recipes. Inside you’ll find page after page of mouth-watering dishes that will certainly be a hit with family and guests alike during this special time. Halloween Delights Cookbook is written for the novice cook and accomplished chef alike. The ingredients for each recipe can be found at your local market throughout the year. Halloween Delights Cookbook is sure to be a valuable addition to your kitchen library and a great gift idea for the chef on your giving list. Please visit our website at www.whisperingpinepress.com. 6x9, 320 pp., featuring a durable, full-color cover in a variety of bindings. Whispering Pine Press, Inc. © 2008.

Mother’s Day Delights Cookbook is the perfect gift for Mom or anyone who wishes to make this Mother’s Day unforgettable. It is full of recipes designed to help you honor and celebrate mothers everywhere on Mother’s Day or any other day, as well. In this new book, page after page is devoted to introducing readers to innovative ideas for making wonderful appetizers, breads and rolls, cakes, pies, salads, and more, that every mother is sure to love. True to the Cookbook Delights Series tradition, this volume by Karen Jean Matsko Hood features sections that examine facts and celebrations about Mother’s Day, as well as its history, and a sampling of the author’s own poetry. When you purchase one for yourself, be sure to procure a few extra copies to give to friends and family. Please visit our website at www.whisperingpinepress.com. 6x9, 320 pp., featuring a durable, full-color cover in a variety of bindings. Whispering Pine Press, Inc. © 2008.

You will enjoy the folklore, poetry, stories, and creative recipes in this cookbook written by cook, author, and poet Karen Jean Matsko Hood. It is packed full of unique recipes that are fun and healthy to help you celebrate this holiday. Your family and friends will delight in helping to prepare these delicious recipes and then share them with others to enjoy the tradition of “all things green.” With a little luck of the Irish, you will all have hours of merriment and laughter surrounding you to remember for the rest of the year. This is a perfect cookbook to add to your library or to give as a gift. Please visit our website at www.whisperingpinepress.com. 6x9, 320 pp., featuring a durable, full-color cover in a variety of bindings. Whispering Pine Press, Inc. © 2008.

For this thankful time of year, author Karen Jean Matsko Hood presents a unique cookbook that is full of tasty and satisfying recipes. Inside are page after page of mouth-watering recipes that, when prepared, will certainly be a hit with family and guests alike during this special season. Written for the novice cook, Thanksgiving Delights Cookbook will be appreciated by the accomplished chef, as well as the beginning one. The ingredients for each recipe can be found at your local market throughout the year. Thanksgiving Delights Cookbook is sure to be a valuable addition to your kitchen library and a great gift idea for the chef on your giving list. Please visit our website at www.whisperingpinepress.com. 6x9, 320 pp., featuring a durable, full-color cover in a variety of bindings. Whispering Pine Press, Inc. © 2008.

More than any other time of the year, St. Valentine’s Day fills our hearts and minds with special feelings of tenderness and appreciation for that special person in our lives. We enjoy doing something out of the ordinary that shows our loved one that we truly value them and are pleased with who they are. In Valentine’s Day Delights Cookbook, author Karen Jean Matsko Hood presents her collection of more than 250 exciting Valentine’s Day recipes and some charming ideas on the subject to titillate the romantic and creative imagination in us all. Inside, you will also find some fascinating reading regarding this special day’s history, folklore, cultivation, and much more. With recipes using readily available ingredients, Valentine’s Day Delights Cookbook will be a valued addition to any chef’s bookshelf. Please visit our website at www.whisperingpinepress.com. 6x9, 320 pp., featuring a durable, full-color cover in a variety of bindings. Whispering Pine Press, Inc. © 2008.

Inside these pages you will find fantastic recipes brought to you by author and cook Karen Jean Matsko Hood. You will find unique recipes that can stand-alone or be served prior to a meal; even as a snack. You will be surprised to see how many foods and such a variety of ways they can be made into pleasers for your friends and family to enjoy. Hood and Matsko Family Appetizers Cookbook will certainly be excellent for entertaining. This is a great selection of Appetizers to add to your cookbook library. Please visit our website at www.whisperingpinepress.com. 6x9, 320 pp., featuring a durable, full-color cover in a variety of bindings. Whispering Pine Press, Inc. © 2008.

Hood and Matsko Family Favorite Christmas Sweets

Hood and Matsko Family Favorite Christmas Sweets is truly an imaginative and inspiring book that captures the holiday spirit in a unique way to make everyone enjoy this wonderful occasion. At this busy and joyous time of the year, with last minute shopping and gift packaging ideas occupying the mind, cooks can relax in the proficient hands of author Karen Jean Matsko Hood’s collection of favorites. It appears that every imaginable Christmas sweet is presented here that will entice all members of your family and the friends who will be visiting throughout the season. This fantastic holiday book comes highly recommended and is one that you cannot do without. It will be a favorite for you and be sure your friends have this much-loved gift, under the tree, from your family this year.

This cookbook is written in English as well as French for those who may have difficulty with either language. It not only provides the necessary understanding of ingredients and measurements, but will also give you the added benefit and pleasure of introducing you to both languages. Author Karen Jean Matsko Hood brings another cookbook to you from her vast collection of apple recipes. Apples are the major ingredient in each recipe and are so versatile, as you will note when you browse through this cookbook. Both volumes combined have recipes for everything from Appetizers, to Wine & Spirits. Be sure to purchase both volumes in order to have all the sections. You will find yourself reaching for this cookbook often for your family and entertaining needs. Send one to a friend who may have a language barrier and be sure you place one on your shelf also. Please visit our website at www.appledelights.com. “6 x 9” 320 pp. Whispering Pine Press, Inc. © 2008.

This cookbook is written in English as well as Russian for those who may have difficulty with either language. It not only provides the necessary understanding of ingredients and measurements, but it will give you the added benefit and pleasure of introducing you to both languages. Author Karen Jean Matsko Hood brings another cookbook to you from her vast collection of apple recipes. Apples are the major ingredient in each recipe and are so versatile, as you will note when you browse through this cookbook. Volumes I and II combined have recipes for everything from Appetizers, to Wine and Spirits. Be sure to purchase both volumes in order to have all the sections. You will find yourself reaching for this cookbook often for your family and entertaining needs. Send one to a friend who may have a language barrier and be sure you place one on your shelf also. Please visit our website at www.appledelights.com. 6 x 9 386 pp., Whispering Pine Press, Inc. © 2008.

This cookbook is written in English as well as Spanish for those who may have difficulty with either language. It not only provides the necessary understanding of ingredients and measurements, but will give you the added benefit and pleasure of introducing you to both languages. Author Karen Jean Matsko Hood brings another cookbook to you from her vast collection of apple recipes. Apples are the major ingredient in each recipe and are so versatile, as you will note when you browse through this cookbook. You will find yourself reaching for this cookbook often for your family and entertaining needs. Volumes I and II combined have recipes for everything from Appetizers, to Wine & Spirits. Be sure to purchase both volumes in order to have all the sections. Send one to a friend who may have a language barrier and be sure you place one on your shelf also. Please visit our website at www.appledelights.com. 6 x 9 320 pp. Whispering Pine Press, Inc. © 2008.

Huckleberry Delights Cookbook English/Spanish Edition, Volume I

A Collection of Huckleberry Recipes

Cookbook Delights Series, Bilingual Books

This cookbook is written in English as well as Spanish for those who may have difficulty with either language. It not only provides the necessary understanding of ingredients and measurements, but will give you the added benefit and pleasure of introducing you to both languages. Author Karen Jean Matsko Hood brings another cookbook to you from her vast collection of huckleberry recipes. This bilingual English/Spanish edition of Huckleberry Delights has 386 pages of carefully selected huckleberry recipes. Each recipe has easy -to- follow directions and uses ingredients that are readily available. This unique book also includes the history and folklore of huckleberries. You will be delighted with the recipes made with this unusual fruit. You can find important information about huckleberries. For more information, please visit our website at www.whisperingpinepress.com. 6x9, 386 pp., Whispering Pine Press, Inc.© 2008.

Tea Time Delights Cookbook

A Collection of Tea Time Recipes

Cookbook Delights Series

Tea time has been a long standing tradition among the British, and many Americans also partake in this enjoyable pastime. Traditional high tea is always served with wonderful pastries and finger foods along with the hostess’s choice of delicious tea. Inside Tea Time Delights Cookbook, you’ll find a compilation of delicate yet tantalizing recipes that will fit perfectly with your favorite tea. Tea Time Delights Cookbook is another excellent addition in the Cookbook Delight Series brought to you by author and cook Karen Jean Matsko Hood. The beginner cook and the accomplished chef alike will appreciate the easy use of this cookbook. The ingredients in each recipe are readily available at any grocer or vendor site. Hood brings us this masterful edition to keep at your fingertips for whenever you decide to celebrate tea time with your family and guests. This book makes a great gift that you and others can enjoy for years to come. 6 x 9 inches, 320 pp. Whispering Pine Press, Inc. © 2008

This work is a collection of information about Gaited Horses on an international level and includes stories, articles and poems centered on Gaited Horse International. Written by a collection of Authors and Edited by Karen Jean Matsko Hood. Gaited Horse International is an annual edition book that includes contributions from our readers, submitted each year. This information includes some history, current events, how to take care of your horse, vet information, health information, and anything that is helpful in caring for Gaited Horses. The collection is also geared to those people interested in Gaited Horses, but who do not yet own one. Please visit our website at www.gaitedhorsebooks.com. 128 pgs. Whispering Pine Press, Inc. © 2008.

Hood and Matsko Family Tree and Heritage is a great book for anyone interested in genealogy. The Hood and Matsko families did much research and discovered that they have descendants from Ireland, Germany, Great Britain, Czechoslovakia, and Yugoslavia. Through adoption there are connections to Korea, Africa, and India as well as other countries. The Hood and Matsko families have traced their heritage back to 1786. By following the success and methods of this family, it will encourage you to try the same pattern of discovery for your family heritage. The book offers excellent tips and recommendations for anyone researching their family history. Please visit our website at www.hoodandmatskofamilytree.com. 8.5 x11 inches, 320pp., Whispering Pine Press, Inc. © 2008.

Handmade, personalized gifts make everyone feel special. The recipes found in Holiday Gifts-in-a-Jar Cookbook make heart-warming gifts you won’t find in stores. This is an inspiring cookbook with great ideas and easy-to-make recipes that lend a creative and personal touch to your giving that says you really care about someone. Author Karen Jean Matsko Hood has compiled a wonderful cookbook, to receive or give, for those that have such a busy working world as well as home life. Please visit our website at www.whisperingpinepress.com. 6 x 9 inches, 128 pp., Whispering Pine Press, Inc. © 2008.

Inside these pages you will find fantastic recipes brought to you by author and cook Karen Jean Matsko Hood. You will find unique recipes that can stand alone or be served prior to a meal; even as a snack. You will be surprised to see how many foods and such a variety of ways they can be made into pleasers for your friends and family to enjoy. Hood and Matsko Family Appetizers Cookbook will certainly be excellent for entertaining. This is a great selection of appetizers to add to your cookbook library. 6 x 9, 320 pp. Please visit our website at www.whisperingpinepress.com. Whispering Pine Press, Inc. © 2008.

Hood and Matsko Family Favorite Christmas Sweets

Hood and Matsko Family Favorite Christmas Sweets is truly an imaginative and inspiring book that captures the holiday spirit in a unique way to make everyone enjoy this wonderful occasion. At this busy and joyous time of the year, with last minute shopping and gift packaging ideas occupying the mind, cooks can relax in the proficient hands of author, Karen Jean Matsko Hood’s collection of favorites. It appears that every imaginable Christmas sweet is presented here that will entice all members of your family and the friends who will be visiting throughout the season. This fantastic holiday book comes highly recommended and is one that you cannot do without. It will be a favorite for you and be sure your friends have this much-loved gift, under the tree, from your family this year. 6 x 9, 320 pp. Please visit our website at www.whisperingpinepress.com. Whispering Pine Press, Inc. © 2008.

Adventures of My Dentist and the Tooth Fairy Activity and Coloring Book - First Edition

Adventures of My Dentist and the Tooth Fairy Activity and Coloring Book – Second Edition

Fun with Foster Kids

Activity and Coloring Book

This book will help children through activities and coloring to be aware of the needs of foster children. It is a fun way for children to learn about foster children in our country. The Fun with Foster Kids activity and Coloring book is an educational way to establish relationships and integrate foster children into families. Please visit our website at www.whisperingpinepress.com. 8.5 x 11 inches, 128 pp., Whispering Pine Press, Inc. Copyright © 2008.

This book will help children to be aware of the needs of foster children. It is a fun way for children to learn about foster children in our country. The book also provides information on people to be contacted to help meet the needs of children in the foster care system. A discussion of this important topic will help children understand foster children and at the same time help those children who are going through the process. This book is also available in a Spanish/English bilingual version. Please visit our website at www.whisperingpinepress.com. 8.5 x 11 inches, 128 pp., Whispering Pine Press, Inc. Copyright © 2008.

Gaited Horse Activity and Coloring Book, written by author Karen Jean Matsko Hood, introduces children to information on the gaits of the gaited horse. Children will have hours of fun learning about the gaited horse and the fun of doing word puzzles, cryptograms, coloring, mazes, crosswords, number games, and many more wonderful educational activities. Through the importance of teachings in the values of kindness and gentleness in the love and care of all animals, the young reader will also learn about the history of this gentle breed of Gaited horse and its increasing popularity in North America. Your children surely enjoyed the first edition and now you will want to purchase this second edition for your children and as a gift to a friend’s child. 8.5x11, 160 pp. Whispering Pine Press, Inc. © 2008.

Gaited Horse Activity and Coloring Book is written in English, German, and Spanish by author Karen Jean Matsko Hood. This book introduces children to German words along with information on the gaits of the Gaited horse. Children will have hours of fun learning about the Gaited horse and the fun of doing word puzzles, cryptograms, coloring, mazes, crosswords, number games, and many more wonderful educational activities. Through the importance of teachings in the values of kindness and gentleness in the love and care of all animals, the young reader will also learn about the history of this gentle breed of Gaited horse and its increasing popularity in North America. Your children surely enjoyed the first edition and now you will want to purchase this second edition for your children and as a gift to a friend’s child. 160 pp., 8½ x 11 inches. Whispering Pine Press, Inc. © 2008.

Gaited Horse Activity and Coloring Book is written in English, French, and Italian by author Karen Jean Matsko Hood. This book introduces children to French and Italian words along with information on the gaits of the Gaited horse. Children will have hours of fun learning about the Gaited horse and the fun of doing word puzzles, cryptograms, coloring, mazes, crosswords, number games, and many more wonderful educational activities. Through the importance of teachings in the values of kindness and gentleness in the love and care of all animals, the young reader will also learn about the history of this gentle breed of Gaited horse and its increasing popularity in North America. Your children surely enjoyed the first edition and now you will want to purchase this second edition for your children and as a gift to a friend’s child. 160 pp., 8½ x 11 inches. Whispering Pine Press, Inc. © 2008.

Promoting and developing self-esteem and a “can do” attitude in girls at an early age is of great importance. Girls should know that they can do almost anything that they desire if they are willing to put in the time and effort. This activity and coloring book provides hours of fun through crossword puzzles, mazes, word searches, crossword puzzles, numbers, counting, word games, connect-the-dots--and much more! In addition, every page features examples of female role models that have followed their dreams to achieve successful careers in all sorts of fields, from aviation, medicine, business, travel and the arts, to engineering, education, physical fitness, sports, law enforcement, and many others. Girls Can Do Activity & Coloring Book provides young girls with self-esteem, assurance, pride in themselves, and the knowledge that they are very much needed in today’s busy, ever changing world. There’s so much more to being a modern girl than traditional education has suggested. Girls Can Do Activity & Coloring Book can be the key to starting your child on the right path today! Please visit our website at www.whisperingpinepress.com., 8.5 x 11 inches, 160 pp., Whispering Pine Press, Inc. © 2008.

Icelandic Horse Activity and Coloring Book is written in English, Icelandic, and German by author Karen Jean Matsko Hood. This book introduces children to Icelandic and German words along with information on the gaits of the Icelandic horse. Children will have hours of fun learning about the Icelandic horse and the fun of doing word puzzles, cryptograms, coloring, mazes, crosswords, number games, and many more wonderful educational activities. Through the importance of teachings in the values of kindness and gentleness in the love and care of all animals, the young reader will also learn about the history of this gentle breed of Icelandic horse and its increasing popularity in North America. Your children surely enjoyed the first edition and now you will want to purchase this second edition for your children and as a gift to a friend’s child. 160 pp., 8½ x 11 inches. Whispering Pine Press, Inc. © 2008.

This second edition, like the first, is written in English, Icelandic, and German by author Karen Jean Matsko Hood. This book introduces children to Icelandic and German words along with information on the gaits of the Icelandic horse. Children will have hours of fun learning about the Icelandic horse and the fun of doing word puzzles, cryptograms, coloring, mazes, crosswords, number games, and many more wonderful educational activities. Through the importance of teachings in the values of kindness and gentleness in the love and care of all animals, the young reader will also learn about the history of this gentle breed of Icelandic horse and its increasing popularity in North America. Your children surely enjoyed the first edition and now you will want to purchase this second edition for your children and as a gift to a friend’s child. 8½ x 11, 160 pp. Whispering Pine Press, Inc. © 2008.

This activity and coloring book by author, Karen Jean Matsko Hood has been created for kids of all ages to enjoy. With word puzzles, drawing and coloring, missing numbers, crossword puzzles, mazes and other fun things to do, children will love to share the fun with their siblings and friends. They will spend many happy hours accomplishing these activities as they learn some of the basic facts of what it means to be kind to others. Parents will enjoy this series of books that assists their children in recognizing themselves as a valuable and kind person in today’s society. It would be nice to pick up another as a gift for the children of a good friend. 160 pp., 8½ x 11 inches. Whispering Pine Press, Inc. © 2008.

State Educational Book Series

Oregon State Activity and Coloring Book written by author Karen Jean Matsko Hood, introduces children to the beautiful state of Oregon through illustrations and pictures of places and things in the Northwest area. Children will have hours of fun learning about the outdoors and activities that this state can offer to them. They will spend hours of fun doing word puzzles, cryptograms, coloring, mazes, crosswords, number games, and many more wonderful educational activities. Through the importance of teaching the values of nature and the environment, the young reader will also learn about the history of this state that is part of the Pacific Northwest. You will want to purchase this book for your children and as a gift to a friend’s child. Please visit our website at www.whisperingpinepress.com for information on all of our books. 8.5 x 11 inches, 160 pp. Whispering Pine Press, Inc. Copyright © 2008

The Oregon State Adventures in Learning Book introduces children to the beautiful state of Oregon through illustrations and pictures of places and well-known sites in the Northwest area. This version, by author Karen Jean Matsko Hood, provides children with details and information about Oregon in a fun yet educational way. Children will have hours of fun learning about the outdoors and activities that Oregon State can offer to them, and they will enjoy learning of the people and places that make up this geographical area that is known for its many lakes and outdoor activities. While learning about the importance of nature and the environment, the young reader will also learn about the history of this state that is a vital part of the Pacific Northwest. You will want to purchase this book for your children and as a gift for other children of family and friends. Please visit our website at www.whisperingpinepress.com for information on all of our books. 8.5 x 11 inches, 160 pp. Whispering Pine Press, Inc. Copyright © 2008

Activity and Coloring Book

Daily Prayers for Foster Children

Daily Prayers for Foster Children by author Karen Jean Matsko Hood has been written from her own experience with foster children and her insight into their needs. Through the daily use of scriptures, these simple prayers are easily grasped and understood by the foster child and their family. They will gain strength to their problems that need to be addressed each day. Through these devotional prayers they will have inspiration and hope in their world today, and for what is ahead in their lives. These prayers will lift their hearts, minds and spirits as they talk with God for daily guidance and give Him thanks for the wonderful gifts they have been given already. This is a beautiful book to give to your foster child and to pick up for another friend. This will let them know they are special. You are invited to visit us at www.dailyprayerbooks.com. 6x9, 152 pp. Whispering Pine Press, Inc. © 2008.

Come and experience this summer of changes with the loveable Stedman girls. Serious older sister Nichole must come to terms with her bitterness against her absentee father who has been gone for over a year as well as find a way to help her over-worked mother Debbie survive the struggle of raising two girls by herself. Fun-loving and less careful younger sister Rebecca often unintentionally finds herself in a bind when her sister isn’t around to look out for her. Although very different, Nichole and Rebecca find common ground through their shared love of riding their regal Icelandic horses Lysa and Tina. They also bond through their desire to help their mother, and they think of creative ideas to help her with a difficult project at her job with an architecture and design firm. Finally, things seem to be looking up for the struggling Stedman family. Nichole wins a medal in the horseback riding competition at the State Fair, but it is wrenched from her hands by a stickler judge who claims that Nichole’s medal was won fraudulently. To top it all off, Nichole and Rebecca’s father, Allan, makes reappearance in their lives after a year of silence. What does he really want, and can Debbie and the girls ever forgive him? Find out in this unforgettable novel about the joys and struggles of growing up by budding novelist Karen Jean Matsko Hood. Please visit us online at www.whisperingpinepress.com. 160 pp., 6 x 9 inches. Whispering Pine Press, Inc. © 2008.

ISBN: 978-1-59808-619-5 printable compact disc $13.95 plus shipping and handling

Embark on an epic journey with Jimmy, Bobby, and Dougie in the first installment in the four-part Stormy Nights Series. In what appears to be an ordinary neighborhood, Jimmy and Bobby watch a mysterious elderly woman, Jazeel, and her henchman, Kliebner, place an unknown artifact in a Dumpster during a stormy night. Together, the two best friends steal the artifact and mistakenly open a dimension to another world filled with zombies, creatures, vampires, and mummies. Now, Jimmy, along with his older brother Dougie, and Bobby must discover the secrets of the Land of Horror and solve a century old mystery in order to escape into the next dimension. Whispering Pine Press, Inc. © 2008.

An Apple Laminated Book

Apples: An Apple Laminated Book is one of the exceptional books for small children in the laminated series. This book is laminated for easy care with little ones who are just learning about books and have not yet mastered the art of caring for them. Rugged and easily wiped clean, they will be a wonderful addition to your child’s library. This book, by author Karen Jean Matsko Hood, is fun for small children because it helps them grasp the concepts of numbers, colors, and rhyme. They will bring this book to you repeatedly to enjoy with them. When you purchase one for your children, be sure to get another for a friend’s child. Please visit our website at www.appledelights.com. 8.5 x 5.2 inches, 32 pp. Whispering Pine Press, Inc. © 2008.

ISBN: 978-1-59649-008-6 printable compact disc $ 7.95 plus shipping and handling

Children will adore this easy-to-read bedtime story by author Karen Jean Matsko Hood. Each one of the pages is wonderfully illustrated with warmth and love. Your children will ask you to read this book to them again and again. As they memorize the words and look at the dazzling pictures, they will want to learn to read books by themselves. This book is a must for all families to have in their library. Buy one for yourself and pick one up for a friend. You are invited to visit our website at www.whisperingpinepress.com. 6x9, 32 pp. © 2008.

ISBN: 978-1-59649-919-5 printable compact disc $13.95 plus shipping and handling

Wilbur’s Great Adventure

Wilbur’s Great Adventure, a wonderful new children’s book written by Sandra June Hilderbrandt and illustrated by Vernon R. Merrell, takes you along on the exciting trip with Wilbur the frog as he discovers new lands. Having made the transformation from a swimming tadpole to a hopping frog, Wilbur is ecstatic to be able to finally explore the area around the Wilsons’ pond, feel the dry land under his feet, and smell the flowers along the way. When the rain threatens to ruin his long awaited journey, he refuses to let it get him down and keeps hopping in his quest for dry land. When the sun goes down, Wilbur finds himself far from familiar territory and must find his way back…but can he? Wilbur’s Great Adventure, with it’s lovely illustrations, will surely become a favorite for any child just learning about the joys of reading as they share the fun with this frolicking frog that will go as far as it takes to realize his dream. Please visit our website at www.whisperingpinepress.com 6x9, 32 pp. Whispering Pine Press, Inc. © 2008.

This is a wonderful book to record important events in a child’s life. They will delight in all of fascinating and fun facts presented about their dental experience. Those intriguing characters: Tiffany, the Tooth Fairy; Happy and Sad Tooth; Mr. Plaque; Glisten, Glimmer, and Sparkle; The Jenkins family, Jessica, Jacob, Joshua, Jenny and Justin and many more, are brought together to share their dental experience with your child. Children will be able to identify with the characters, while at the same time becoming familiar with both English and Japanese languages, and relate their own experiences in a positive way by the antics and exciting things that happen with these characters as they go through their first dental introduction. Children’s author Karen Jean Matsko Hood, through her own experiences with her children; natural, adopted and foster, has written this storybook for you to share with your child before they are ready for their first dental visit, to ease them into a rewarding experience in of dental hygiene and care. You will want this book to compliment the others in this series. 128 pp., 6 x 9 inches. Whispering Pine Press, Inc. © 2008.

Fun with Foster Kids: A Daily Journal

A Daily Journal

Utilizing this journal introduces foster families to the art of expression. Using the Fun with Foster Kids, A Daily Journal will help your child/foster child to adjust to their new home and family by allowing them to express their feelings along with learning journaling skills to record their daily activities. Please visit our website at www.whisperingpinepress.com. 6x 9, 128 pages. Whispering Pine Press, Inc. © 2008.

Gaited Horse: A Daily Journal

A Daily Journal

This journal written by author Karen Jean Matsko Hood gives kids a special place to write down all of the things that have real meaning for them. It is a private place where they can write the things and experiences that they feel about their special Gaited horses; it is also a safe place to express what they remember, dream, and think about while they are being introduced to, and learning about, their Gaited horses. They will enjoy using this journal and will be able to record and look back on their progress as they continue forward in their experiences. Be sure each of the children you share your home and life with, has one for themselves. If you have a friend who has a child interested in this gentle breed of horses, a gift of this series would be wonderful to give them also. Please visit our website at www.whisperingpinepress.com. 128 pp., 6 x 9 inches. Whispering Pine Press, Inc. © 2008.

Girls Can Do: A Daily Journal

A Daily Journal

Utilizing this journal introduces girls to the art of expression. Using the Girls Can Do, A Daily Journal will help your daughter to adjust to their new home and family by allowing them to express their feelings along with learning journaling skills to record their daily activities. Please visit our website at www.whisperingpinepress.com. 6x 9, 128 pages. Whispering Pine Press, Inc. © 2008.

Icelandic Horse: A Daily Journal

A Daily Journal

This journal written by author Karen Jean Matsko Hood gives kids a special place to write down all of the things that have real meaning for them. It is a private place where they can write the things and experiences that they feel about their special Icelandic Horse; it is also a safe place to express what they remember, dream, and think about while they are being introduced to, and learning about, their Icelandic Horse. They will enjoy using this journal and will be able to record and look back on their progress as they continue forward in their experiences. Be sure each of the children you share your home and life with, has one for themselves. If you have a friend who has a child interested in this gentle breed of Horse, a gift of this series would be wonderful to give them also. Please visit our website at www.whisperingpinepress.com. 128 pp., 6 x 9 inches. Whispering Pine Press, Inc. © 2008.

A Daily Journal

For young children, every new day is full of wonder and discovery. All of the everyday things and events that older people take for granted present children with a constant stream of impressions from which they form their most fundamental ideas about the world in which they live. Through using the My Holiday Memories: A Daily Journal, children can record for later years their thoughts on what different activities and events have meant to them, be it a day at the beach, holiday fun, meeting new friends, discovering a new animal or insect, or the arrival of a new sibling into the family! Fully illustrated with beautiful, thought-provoking drawings, this new journal, from Karen Jean Matsko Hood, provides plenty of space on every page for children to discuss what will one day be their own special memories. www.myholidaymemories.com. 6 x9 inches, 128pp., Whispering Pine Press, Inc. Copyright © 2008.

A Daily Journal

All children should have a place to write down those important happenings in their lives, and foster children are no different. Author Karen Jean Matsko Hood offers them a special and private place to express their dreams and wishes brought about through their strength in prayers. They will be able to look back through this journal from time to time and realize the importance and purpose to their lives that have been accomplished through the power of prayer. This journal is full of beautiful illustrations and ample lines upon which they can record those things of their hearts and minds toward the goal of becoming stronger persons in their journey to adulthood. Be sure that each foster child in your home or in a friend’s home has one of these keepsake journals. Please visit our website at www.dailyprayerbooks.com. 6 x 9 inches, 128 pp. Whispering Pine Press, Inc. Copyright © 2008.

This journal is based on the book, Apple Delights Cookbook: A Collection of Apple Recipes, Cookbook Delights Series. Use it for writing your thoughts and recipes, or as a place to keep track of personal notes and occasions. Also, this journal can be used as a diary to record unique thoughts and ideas throughout each day. Easy to carry and use, Apple Delights: A Daily Journal makes a thoughtful and unique gift. 6 x9 inches, 128pp., Whispering Pine Press, Inc. Copyright © 2008.