Poppy and Pumpkin’s Winter Adventure

This children's book is about a curious and bubbly eight year old girl named Poppy and her dog, Pumpkin, who live beside a lighthouse on the coast of Maine. With her dad, Charlie who is a local fisherman, they travel to Canada in his plane to deliver lobster but also have a winter getaway. While tubing, Pumpkin chases a squirrel and becomes lost in the woods. As Poppy and Charlie search for him, they face some real dangers. Pumpkin has his own adventure, discovering that not all Canadians are friendly. They all end up making some unique and lifelong friends on this delightful winter adventure.

Beth Anne Harrison was born in Houston, Texas but moved with her family to West Virginia at age four. She grew up in the country with her three siblings and cat, Blackie. She spent her days playing in the woods, writing poetry, songs, and stories, and reading lots of books. While attending college, she realized her talent when a professor told her she should publish one of her writings. After marrying her husband, Charlie, she began teaching kindergarten. They soon started a family and she spent her time raising their children but continued writing. After teaching for several years, she decided to stay home and pursue her dream of becoming an author and illustrator. Often writing from her own experiences her stories will capture the hearts of young and old readers alike, with their sense of humor and love for adventure. Beth Anne resides in Charleston, West Virginia with her husband, dogs Marley and Penny, and cat James. In her spare time, she enjoys hiking, reading, traveling, and doing art in a local studio.