About
I am a wife and mom to the real Joey, Danny and Jacqui who appear in my first self-published picture book, A Reel Cool Summer. I have written two other books that are available for the Kindle:
Smell My Feet! 10 Seriously Silly and Sweet Short Stories for Squirts
What About Barnaby? A Gumshoe Crew Mystery
I am a supporter of literacy initiatives and have been an Adult Literacy Tutor as well as a member of the Board of Directors of the literacy program in my community.
A Dime Is a Sign: Poems of Love and Loss (Feelings Into Words)
Description
<p>A psychic medium once said that if you find a random dime, it is a sign that someone that you have loved and lost is thinking of you.</p><p><strong>A Dime is a Sign Through Time</strong></p><p><em>If you find a dime, </em></p><p><em>You will know that I'm</em></p><p><em>Sending thoughts of love</em></p><p><em>Through the veil of time.</em></p><p> </p><p><em>Ten cents with a silver shine, </em></p><p><em>A sense sent you to help remind</em></p><p><em>That someone who left you behind</em></p><p><em>Is always living in your mind.</em></p><p> </p><p><em>Sending love and vibes, </em></p><p><em>Felt as psychic sighs ...</em></p><p><em>The ones that you miss, </em></p><p><em>Send you a kiss ...</em></p><p> </p><p>Sherrill S. Cannon's second book of poetry contains messages written through the years in poetic form that put feelings into words. As a teacher, many of her poems helped counsel troubled teens and friends.</p><p>There are three sections in the book: Heads, Spinning, and Tails ... (Love & Loss: Coin Toss?). The variety of lyrical poetry forms include free verse, blank verse, haiku, and sonnets, while some are just playing with words!</p><p>Hopefully, this is also a book of healing.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Sherrill S. Cannon, a former teacher and grandmother of ten, is the author of nine acclaimed rhymed children's books, plus a recent award-winning book of poetry <em>(A Penny for Your Thoughts), </em>which together have received 63 national and international book awards since 2011. She also wrote seven published plays for elementary school children that have been performed in over 25 countries. Most of her children's books emphasize consideration for others. Married for 58 years, she and her spouse are now retired, live in Pennsylvania, and travel in their RV from coast to coast, spending time with their children and grandchildren, and sharing her books along the way!</p><p> </p>
Story Behind The Book
An angel, a hero, and a cute dog named Charlie are just a few of the characters in this book of silly and sweet short stories for kids.
Don't be surprised if you recognize yourself, a funny uncle, or a friend in one of the characters.
Boys and girls ages 7-10 will enjoy reading on their own or get everyone together for read-aloud fun!
An Angel Without Wings
A Hero at the Beach
The Man on the Bench
The Purplest Day Ever
Charlie's Search
The Disappearing Doughnut Dilemma
The Puzzling Mystery of Lulu and D
Leaving
The Book Party (or, Has Mr. Humbleheart Lost his Mind?)
Smell My Feet!
Reviews
"These are really great, charming stories! Your style has a unique, recognizably
special flavor." Wayne Cleavenger
