The Tree That Grew Hair
The Cedar tree basked in the warm climate of the tropical forest. It was positioned in the right place to get all the sunlight and nutrients it needed from the forest floor. Its leaves were firm, thick, and loaded with sweet sap. And ideally, it was surrounded by good, neighborly trees.
But the Cedar tree wasn’t happy. There was something more that it wanted. Something different. The Cedar hated when its leaves turned brown and fell off. The Cedar thought that growing long, flowing hair on its branches instead of leaves would fix its problem. Moreover, it thought if a tree grew hair instead of leaves, it would get a lot of attention from the trees and animals in the forest. So, it shared its idea with the neighboring trees.
The Cedar thought about the majesty and splendor of the Flamboyant tree when in full bloom. Its brilliant floral crown transforms the forest so that the bees, birds, animals, and forest guests marvel at its beauty.
The Cedar tree was not swayed by the neighboring trees discouraging words and was set on doing what it wanted to do. Will it still change its way of thinking?
The Clash with Robin and Squirrel
Robin goes through a range of circumstances and emotions. Many of which are used to teach valuable life lessons. Would Squirrel live up to the expectation placed in him by Robin? How will the story end? Who get hurt? Who lives? Who dies?
The Clash with Robin and Squirrel talks about the element of trust and what happens when trust is violated.
Brogee’s Giant Bicycle
Time after time, Brogee tried to ride the giant bicycle on his own. Each time, he and the bicycle fell to the ground. Brogee tried pushing off slowly, but again, he and the bicycle toppled to the ground.
Many times Brogee lay bruised, bleeding, and nearly defeated. He felt as if a bully had punched him to the ground. But Brogee was not one to give up so easily. He knew whatever it took, he was going to ride that bicycle!
Brogee’s Giant Bicycle is about one boy who never gives and is determined to achieve his dream of riding a giant bicycle.
The Mysterious Pumpkin Patch
The Mysterious Pumpkin Patch is about a farmer who invested his hard work into growing fine pumpkins, only to have the pumpkins turn out to be a “bad crop”. The pumpkins are very different to what ordinary pumpkins should look like. “.The farmer contemplates plowing them under because he is too embarrassed for anyone to see them. A crop like this could ruin his reputation as a pumpkin farmer. Meanwhile, some unexpected visitors stop by the pumpkin, patch and see the unusual pumpkins and they love them. They convince the disappointed farmer that all the children would love his unusual pumpkins “because they “were not ordinary, but different. And they did.
George E. Richardson was born and raised on the tiny island of Anguilla in the Caribbean. He attended college and university in the United States where he earned a bachelor’s degree in theology, two masters in both Theology and Teaching, and a doctorate degree in Educational Administration and Leadership.
George worked in the public school system as a teacher for several years before becoming a school administrator. George has always had a love for writing. He has written several children’s books, including The Mysterious Pumpkin Patch, The Clash with Robin and Squirrel, and Brogee’s Giant Bicycle. With his rich theological background, his newest book is, Is Once Saved Always Saved?
In his books, George teaches life values to his young readers such what happens when trust is broken, not giving in to peer pressure, self-acceptance, and persistence.
George is married to his wife of Renneth. They have three grown children: Michael (his wife Allison), Michelle, and Melissa; and two wonderful grandchildren, Hannah and Nathaniel.