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Silent Swoop: An Owl, an Egg, and a Warm Pocket

Children’s book illustrated by deb hoeffner
Written by Michelle Houts
An owl swoops down to lay her egg in a coal yard—a dangerous spot for a fragile egg! Saved by a bird expert with a big heart, the egg miraculously hatches. A true story of rescue, rehabilitation, and most of all, friendship.
40 page hardcover picture book with full color illustrations.
Ages 4-8
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Christmas children's bookBenjamin’s Gift

Children’s book illustrated and designed by deb hoeffner  
Written by Barbara E. Bull
What do a donkey, a lamb, Bethlehem, and an apple have in common? A little shepherd boy named Benjamin. The story of his very special day that brings him to discover a wonderful gift is told in soft realistic illustrations using the colors of the bible. But at it’s heart this is the story of an apple.
32 page hardcover picture book with full color illustrations.
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Forever Home: Tales of Four Lucky Dogs

Mom’s Choice award-winning children’s book
illustrated by deb hoeffner
Written by Lynn Whitman
Four very special dogs tell their stories of peril, loss and abandonment at shelters to warm and loving forever homes. Lila, a black lab and pit bull mix is the runaway looking for a home worth staying in. Sam is a sweet older dog spending years in a shelter with little hope of being chosen. And Cocoa, a chocolate lab displaced in the disaster of Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans, must travel a long way to find her new home. 32 page hardcover picture book with full color and black and white illustrations.
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Trucker: The True Story of a Hero Colt

New Book illustrated and designed by deb hoeffner  
Written by Cristina Scalise
Can one scrawny little colt save his entire herd?
During 30 years of working with abused and neglected horses, the Equine Rescue League has encountered thousands of cases of love, bravery, and perseverance, proving over and over again the extraordinary spirit of the horse. Trucker’s tale is by far one of the most memorable.

32 page hardcover book with sensitive drawings.
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Lucky: The Tale of a Tree

Moonbeam award-winning children’s book
illustrated and designed by deb hoeffner
Written by Richard C. Hawkins
Lucky is the tale of a lonely young tree discovered deep in the woods and chosen as a family’s perfect Christmas tree. Told from the tree’s perspective the book is a gentle lesson on friendship, humility, mortality, and the value of life.
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A Dog’s Guide To Life

Illustrated by deb hoeffner
Written by Jack Cotton
Now in it’s third printing, this special book touches the heart of all true dog lovers with 14 illustrated lessons. Smile, Arrive early, Never give up and Love unconditionally are just a few of the bits of canine wisdom shared by a dog named Moose.
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All You Want And Then Some

Mom’s Choice award-winning children’s book
illustrated by deb hoeffner 

Written by Carolyn McWilliams Brown
When Katie and her family need a helping hand to cope with life’s challenges, God sends Bella, a special neighbor who becomes an extraordinary friend.
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Santa’s Note

Children’s book illustrated and designed by deb hoeffner
Written by Daniel W. Boone
No Christmas? Unthinkable! No Reindeer? What will Santa do without them? “Santa’s Note” has all the answers. A book that reminds us all to “Always remember the magic of Christmas.”

32 page hardcover picture book with full color illustrations.  SOLD OUT

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A Friendship For Life

Children’s book illustrated and designed by deb hoeffner
Written by Daniel W. Boone
Jeffrey is a special needs child who has difficulties in school. He has one friend, Brayden, who stands by him until others begin to discover what really is special about this kind little boy. “True friendships are the treasures of life.”
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A Friend On The Porch

Indie Book Awards winner
Children’s book illustrated and designed by deb hoeffner
Written by Kelley Merritt
Hearts are softened as storytelling strengthens an unspoken bond between eight-year-old Michael and his friend on the porch. The man helps the young boy build memories that make him proud when he has a son of his own. In return, the friend finds happiness as he learns to dream through the eyes of others. The bond between the man and the young boy is a story about making a difference — the story of A Friend on the Porch.
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