A Welcome from Jane Buttery
Thank you for visiting my page. Like some of you, I am the mother of two daughters and a grandmother of two boys. I enjoy writing stories for children, and I am lucky enough to have found some good local illustrators who bring these stories alive for readers.
As a teacher, I saw the need for local books about our interesting region, starting with the book about the Harrow Fair in 1995. Since then, I have tried to show how Essex County has great places to visit, such as Jack Miner’s Bird Sanctuary, Point Pelee Park, Colasanti’s, and Serenity Lavender. I found an interesting history, too: new settlers came across Lake Erie as early as 1784 and were involved in the war of 1812-14 with Tecumseh and his warriors against Americans. By 1834, Black people were discovered real people whose stories had to be told in novels.
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It’s Grandma Day that celebrates the fun a small boy and Grandma have together. He loves helping in her garden, playing games, and reading together. Grandma cooks him a special cake. Their love for each other shines through till her hugs at bedtime make the day “just right”. Children aged 1-5 years will enjoy the delightful illustrations and looking for the mice! See the small video to tempt you to try the ebook On Amazon for $2.99. An ideal gift for a new Mom.
Paperback is $14.00
Lavender Dream (2020) is a tale of two children playing in a garden. They have different ideas about how to have the most fun, so they separate for a while. Billy goes off on his bike, and Milly decides to think of how she could grow lavender. But it’s not much fun without being together. Read on to discover what happens in the end through Eleni’s wonderfully whimsical illustrations.
Reading level Grade 3 .
Can $15.00. US $ 11.20
True Friends(2015)is a tale about the Canada goose. It is a true story about why Jack Miner started a sanctuary in 1914. The story revolves around the two geese, revealing their loyalty to each other and their interest to visitors until something dramatic happens. Information about Jack Miner’s work for conservation is included. It interests all children Reading level: gr.4-5.
Paperback is Can $12.00 US $10.25
If I could go to Point Pelee, it takes readers to the national park for different activities all through the year. It is unique, being on the 42nd parallel south of most of Canada. It is famous for the bird migration in spring and the monarch butterflies later. This interests children 5-10 Reading Level Grade 3-4 watercolor paintings appeal to children with pasted collage details.
A great book to gift to children. $14.00
No says I love you is about a little boy’s day with his mother ,He keepes trying to play with things that may hurt him so his Mom has to say No! often. But his mom loves him and she is protecting him. Sometimes they do a puzzle or read a book. When his Dad comes home, Sam is sad because Mom said No so often!. He has fun in the bath and goes safely to bed. ( it keeps moving on me). Interest: JK-gr 1
Can $5. Or just $8.50 for two together.
If I could go to the Harrow Fair (2004) is about a boy remembering what he loves about the fair before he can go. He loves tractors, animals and the rides. He hopes to meet friends and eat at the fair. Just thinking about it makes him ready to go when his dad takes him.
Order on demand Of interest to all ages.
Reading level gr.3
Can $10 Special order
I know the rules.DO YOU? Is about three friends playing ‘Pretend it’s a Fire!” Sam comes to join Tanya and Mandy and is made a fireman. After a while Tanya gets cross and leaves to return to her Gran. After more play, Mandy and Sam come down for lunch and Sam spots fire! Mr. Watkins rushed to help and the others stay outside. It’s an exciting and scary time when there is areal fire.
Interest level JK- Gr.2
Can $5.00
Let’s go to Colasanti’s tells children about the fun to be had at this tropical greenhouse where there are animals and rides as well as many different kinds of plants. Families love visits there and it is now over 60 years old. People can get good snacks or even meals there so young people find part time work.
CAN $10 Special order
It’s a Grandma Daycelebrates the fun a small boy and Grandmahave together. He loves.helping in her garden, playing gamesand reading together, Grandma cookshim a special cake. Their love for each other shines through till her hugs at bedtime make the day “just right”. Children aged 1-5 years will enjoy the delightful illustrations and looking for the mice! See the small video to tempt you to try the ebookAn Ideal gift for a new Mom!on Amazon for $2.99 Paperback is $14.00
