That's the title of a new children's book published just this year by a former Wellsville resident. At the Chamber's Business After Hours the other evening I had the honor and privilege meeting the book's author. She's retired from the family business, a wife, a mother, a grandmother, a great-grandmother and a very gracious lady.
Mrs. Virginia L. (Bush) Hall, shown above, is an alumni member of WHS Class of '49. Shortly after getting out of high school she relocated to Cleveland. A couple of years after that she met a fellow that originally came from Alabama. They became life partners and have been married for 58 years now. Virginia & William Hall had three children of their own and now have nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Virginia is a first time author. When asked what prompted her to write a children's book she replied it was something she had been thinking about for five or six years. Last year she decided to go ahead and do it. The book is published by Xlibris Corp. Illustrations was done by Daphe Hall-Booker, Virginia's daughter.
It's a heart warming tale about a bird named Biddy who befriended a lowly but very talented ant named Ellie. The story takes place in the fall of the year when Biddy & her flock were preparing to fly south for the winter. It's a tale of adventure that made even me feel good. I can't wait to read it to my grandchildren.
The book is available for $12 by e-mailing orders@xlibris.com, or calling 1-888-795-4274 toll free or by contacting Mrs. Hall direct by calling a 1-330-425-8657. Virginia said any orders she gets will be sent to Holly Development and can be picked up at their office on Main Street.
If your order from Virginia I think you'll save on shipping & handling and she may even autograph it for you. I was lucky to get an autographed one and it will be one of my treasures I cherish.
Virginia, it was a pleasure meeting you, William & brother Howard. Come back and see us often.
ole nib
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