The Deer and the Pine Trees
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There was a clear, star filled sky above. But, even though the sky was clear, beautiful white snowflakes began to flutter down from above. The pure snowflakes landed on the tree branches of the little pine tree. With the beauty of the glistening stars and moon shining brightly from above, the snowflakes on the tree took on a reflection of dazzling rainbow colors. And, the little pine tree began to glow with colored brilliance like the most beautiful Christmas tree ever. Suddenly, a large, star shaped snowflake fluttered down from the sky and landed right at the very top of the little pine tree. The large snowflake took on a spectacular, beautiful glow all its own. And then, almost majestically, the snowflake appeared as a beautiful, shining Christmas angel. It was a breath-taking picture to behold…the little pine tree all aglow in brilliant colors with the beautiful angel at the very top and the spotted little fawn nestled happily and safely under the little pine tree. No one else knew, but they knew…. What joyful happiness there was that Christmas Eve… the beautiful tree, the happy fawn, and a warm and lasting bond of Christmas friendship and love. You know, even in nature, things work in marvelous ways. And so, to this day, wherever you are, when you see graceful deer in the beautiful standing evergreen trees, you will know … as did the little fawn and the little pine tree way back then … JUST HOW IT ALL BEGAN. And so, a new season is about to begin for the little deer and the little pine tree.....
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About the Book
In our beautiful countryside community of rustic New York State, many folks, of all ages, have observed a thrilling happening. Three small deer appear to be residing in the lush green meadows and pine trees preserve within our little rural community. The young and friendly deer have been there now for several months. The appearances of these shy but curious, beautiful animals have inspired this author to write a fictional "Christmastime all year-round story" for his six grandchildren. Now, he wishes to share this story with the youngest at heart and for children of all ages, everywhere. The reader cannot help but be greatly moved by this engaging, captivating, and warmly appealing story. It will be a story the reader will fondly remember for a long time to come.
About the Author
Dr. Robert L. Heichberger is professor emeritus at the State University of New York (SUNY) at Fredonia. He has been a teacher, distinguished professor, and public school and university administrator for sixty-one years. He is a popular newspaper columnist. His wife, Elaine, is a retired primary school teacher and musician. They have two grown children and six grandchildren. His grandchildren have been an inspiration to him in the writing of his children’s books. He has worked with thousands of students of all ages during his teaching career. Often, schools and libraries invite him to read or tell a story to children. He is a popular storyteller and is often invited for a return engagement. These same young children later, when planning their high school graduation, often invite Dr. Heichberger to be their commencement speaker. Dr. Heichberger’s major interests are his family, his church, his country, and the several thousands of students with whom he has worked over the years. His motto throughout life has been : "Do unto others what you would have others do for you." A special word of recognition is given to Christopher Becker (Minnesota) for his high quality technical expertise in formatting the manuscript, to Tracie Becker (Minnesota) for her prudent and skillful specialization in proofreading the manuscript, and to Erin A. Pattridge (SUNY Fredonia) for her highly imaginative insightfulness and creative artistic talent as the illustrator of this book.