Mr. Jellie and Popcorn Saves the Day

About the Book

In this story, the author uses the forest as a background for the normal day-to-day interaction between the plants and critters. She gives life to two very different but close mushroom friends, Deda Rae and Francine. One is a delicious mushroom while the other is a harmful form of toadstool. However, in the forest, the critters and plants respect the others’ role and purpose. Then, Mr. Jellie appears looking for a yummy meal of fried mushrooms. Banding together, the forest critters trick Mr. Jellie into trying some earth-natural onion tea. While napping, some popcorn that has accidentally spilled from his pocket is activated by the warming sun. You, too, will be surprised by her unique story ending.

About the Author

Barbara Winningham began her writing career in 2007. Prior to writing, she worked as a hairdresser and, later, as a Senior Housing Specialist. She was born in Omaha, Nebraska. She divides her time between Missouri and Arkansas. She also loves to travel. She was raised in a rural community where many of her stories are inspired. She is a public speaker and does many presentations at Libraries and Schools for her audiences of different ages. Please visit her on the web at theturtlepittwo.com Other Books: The Turtle Pit, My Kitty Dog, Chatter’s Nut House, Shadow Chaser, The Mud Racing Contest at a Town Called Toad Suck, The Little Little Tiny Tiny Small Small House, Whisper’s At Potato Creek