Raccoon Tales is the true-life journey in the first year of the lives of these little “wash bears.” Written in easy-to-read verse, author, Joy DeKok, tells the story with tenderness and energy. Readers will leave the story glad they came, knowing more about raccoons, and what a wild animal rescue and release looks like. Illustrator Leslie Helen Colwin’s art brings the story to life.
Read the Excerpt!
Five baby raccoons lost their mother one day,
They needed help and a safe place to stay.
They were tiny, and their eyes were shut tight,
I wondered if they would be all right.
I held them close and promised I’d try
To give each of them a chance at life.
We fed them and gave them a place to play.
Then we sat nearby and started to pray,
“Lord, please keep them in Your care,
And thank You for these little “wash-bears”!
They snuggled into their blankets that night,
And we whispered, “Sweet dreams and sleep tight.”
Baby raccoons need lots of sleep.
They would yawn and pile into a furry heap.
Later, they’d purr and churr and cry out loud,
Letting us know they wanted out!
They’d enjoy a snack of warm milk and rice,
And thought being held was especially nice.
Read the Reviews!
"Raccoon Tales is a beautiful story. Joy shares her time with these wild ones tenderly and realistically. It’s fun to read it out loud and it’s even more fun to hear it read. My great grandchildren love Raccoon Tales." -Ruth Pater
"There’s so much to enjoy in Raccoon Tales by Joy DeKok." -The Children's and Teens' Book Connection
"DeKok tells this story with charming rhyme and with the belief and reassurance that God is watching over all, including animals." -The Crypto-Capers Review
Joy is an author, national speaker, and author coach. From the time she was a little girl, she wanted to write for children. She has three published children’s books, a novel, and a devotional. You’re invited to visit her website at: www.believe4kids.com.
Visit Joy's tour stops during the month of March at http://virtualbooktours.wordpress.com/
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