Kathy J Perry
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A semi-retired elementary school teacher, Bandana Acres author Kathy J Perry now enjoys writing, illustrating, and publishing early chapter books about animals who learn valuable lessons about friendships. Her goal is to help kids enjoy learning to read as well as apply what they've learned to their own lives. Her fun, animal adventures will appeal to first and second-graders and to pre-schoolers as a read-aloud story. Soft, watercolor illustrations have been a source of joy for Kathy to draw and paint.
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Feebs to the Rescue
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Children's Fiction
Can a kitten help a dog in trouble? She can if she has compassion and courage! Even though she's new to the farm, Feebs' willingness to help Ollie outweighs her fear of being in a new place, alone, and at night. She leads a rescue after a storm causes a branch to break, fall, and pin poor Ollie to the ground. She's awarded an awesome red "bandana" which shows she's part of the bandana buddies - a club created by Maddie for the animals as they learn important lessons or show valuable friendship qualities. Feebs is introduced to a new friend the next day: a barn owl. 
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Rascal's Trip
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Children's Fiction
Young, unthinking, and impetuous, Rascal gets swept away by a whirlwind into a forest filled with uncertainty. Injured, but able to walk, he secures a safe place for the night. Jasper, a rabbit, greets him in the morning. He provides breakfast and offers to get Ollie, the farm dog, to help him find his way home. But, Rascal doesn't listen to Jasper's instruction. He wanders away and gets into still more trouble. Fortunately, Ollie arrives in time to save his life. There's a serious discussion about the importance of thinking ahead. Rascal promises to remember this lesson and Ollie leads him home where he shares his adventures, and what he's learned, with his mom. 
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Nibbler & Captain Make Peace
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Children's Fiction
Nibbler, a beaver, works so hard. When Captain, a river otter comes to play in his pond, he causes damage and even more work for Nibbler. He tries to ignore the problem at first. Then he verbally attacks Captain. Fortunately, Ollie, the farm dog, hears the comotion and comes by to see what's wrong. He listens to Nibbler and asks a few good questions. After a walk, Nibbler calms down and has a new perspective. He talks to Captain and they share a little about themselves. The beaver comes up with a brilliant idea and Captain eventually agrees. They work together to solve a problem and become friends as well. 
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Hootin Goes Outside!
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Children's Fiction
"How long will you be gone?" The barn owlets are hungry! Their mom, Hootin, must find a way to get more food. Can she trust her buddies to take care of her babies during the storm? 
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Kit's New Home
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Juvenile Fiction - Early Chapter Book
Kit's lonely and wants to make new friends at the Cooper farm. Ollie, the farm dog, explains the rules for friendship and she agrees to them. Unfortunately, she slips up and deserts Zartie, the turtle, who was depending on her. She learns from her mistake and apologizes. Later, a fire breaks out in her forest home and she runs for her life. But coyotes are near! Together she and Ollie fight them off and win the day. Is she accepted as a friend now? 
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