Barbara Gruener
About Barbara
A beloved educator and energizer, Barbara has been writing for as long as she can remember, feverishly filling journals with her thoughts and feelings during her formative years. She earned a BS in English and Spanish from the University of Wisconsin, where she first realized the power of a strong read-aloud to nurture and nourish the wh
A beloved educator and energizer, Barbara has been writing for as long as she can remember, feverishly filling journals with her thoughts and feelings during her formative years. She earned a BS in English and Spanish from the University of Wisconsin, where she first realized the power of a strong read-aloud to nurture and nourish the whole child, heart and soul. You can read her reflections at corneroncharacter.com, and find out more about her first two books, both of which are Mom’s Choice Gold Award honorees, at barbaragruenerauthor.com. Barbara and her husband John live in Friendswood, Texas, where they raised their three children. Her brothers call her Bird.
Birdie and Mipps
Afraid that calling his friend Patty by an unwanted nickname might have cost him their friendship, a young Mippers heads to his serenity spot to problem-solve. Enter his sister, Birdie, who takes him on a walk ‘n talk through nature, not only to lift him back up but also to help him understand the significance of our given names and the kind, respectful use of nicknames. Savor every step of this sweet sibling stroll as they work together to heal a hurting heart.
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