Two Brothers and Their Cousin

Follow the adventures of "Two Brothers and Their Cousin" as they explore an acreage's lakes and rivers with their Grandpa Phil and Grandma D. The boys love to fish, so daily excursions are planned around fishing. In addition to fishing, their adventures include roller-coaster truck rides; swimming; and hunting for frogs, snakes, turtles, and crayfish. A pontoon boat ride and four-wheeler ride are also part of their adventures. They learn about wildlife on the acreage, barely miss a thunderstorm, and sink in the mud! Falling in the lake is also a possibility. Shopping for fishing lures and asking local people about the best spots to fish are also on the week's to-do list. When on the acreage, the boys craft their own lures, play whiffle ball, and listen to books read by Grandma D. Toward the end of the week, the two brothers and their cousin fish and swim at a nearby lake, searching the bottom for hidden treasures. The week ends with the boys wondering if they will be able to have a week at the acreage next year.

Debbie Johnson is from South Dakota and is a retired educator who worked as a teacher, principal, and superintendent. She now works at her community library and drives a school bus. Debbie has been married to her husband Phil for 40 years and is the mother of three and a grandmother of six. She has been thinking about writing a children's book for over 20 years; her three oldest grandsons inspired her to write "Two Brothers and Their Cousin." Grayson, Dakota, and Bryce are Debbie's three oldest grandsons. Their summers are spent fishing, swimming, and playing baseball and football.

Cheryl Paulson, book illustrator, is a retired art teacher who now has a pottery studio and artist's workspace in her home. The heart of her teaching career was at the Crow Creek Tribal School. She lives with her husband, Glen, on a bluff above the Missouri River, where she receives inspiration for her pottery work, drawings and paintings. This is her first illustrated book.