SAINT HELEN – Mrs. Claus put out a request this year: She can’t go see the children like she used to because of the pandemic, so she was getting ready to make videos so the kids could see her through Zoom.
She also asked some of her friends to develop an original story for the holidays. But it had to be something that they knew a lot about and could use it to not only entertain, but teach her viewers something new.
Sitting at the kitchen table a thought occurred to me: There are three different types of turtles and they couldn’t possibly all have a Christmas tree because of where they live. So the basis of “3T’s Christmas Trees” was born.
I turned on my computer and the tale started to unfold. Terry Terrapin, Rex Tortoise, and Sandy Turtle, three turtles that just happen to have a chance encounter with Santa and Mrs. Claus that changes the holiday for the friends.
I sent the story to Mrs. Claus and she requested pictures to show the kids. Needing an illustrator and a distraction from 2020, and using Bob Ross as an inspiration, I painted my way into the new year.
“3T’s Christmas Trees” is appropriate for children four years and older.
The book is available by looking up “3T’s Christmas Trees” by Pat Foxx, or emailing patricia_foxx@yahoo.com.
