In 2020 I created several new stories for my grandchildren. I found this gift was more special than a toy bought at a store and hopefully more meaningful to the child and my son or daughter as their parent. Seeing my output over the last twenty years I decided to consolidate the previous grandchildren stories into an 8.5 x 11 book full of stories and photos. The book includes eight stories. Some are my spin on an old children’s fable like Hansel & Gretel. My modern version is called The Tale of Frankie and Gabby. I also have a modern, but silly, love story poem called Tam & Tuco based on my old friends.
The other picture-stories are mainly picture-stories The pictures were taken on my business travels to countries outside of North America.My introduction to the story is to tell the child about a stuffed animal I carried on my travels and is shown in front of famous places.