Mrs. Bumbleberry's Surprise
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“Hi, Trina” Katy said bending down to pet the dog. She turned and ran to Mrs. B. “Thank you so much for the hat and gloves. Now I’m a real gardener, too.” She gave Mrs. B a big hug.
“Yes you are, Katy. You’ve helped me so much in the garden I thought you earned your own hat and gloves.”
“But, I don’t have anything for you” Katy replied.
“You don’t need to give me a gift. You coming over and helping me is a gift. Besides, it’s better to give than to receive.”
“What does that mean?” asked Katy.
“You were so happy to get the hat and gloves you were smiling and full of joy. Seeing you that happy made me feel good” explained Mrs. B.
“But, I like to get gifts” said Katy.
“Of course you do. We all do. But, sometimes it just makes us happy to give someone else a gift.”
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About the Book
This is the third book in the Mrs. Bumbleberry series. It continues the story of Katy and her neighbor Mrs. Bumbleberry. In this story Katy is excited to find a surprise package waiting for her on the porch. She goes to help Mrs.Bumbleberry in the garden and meets friendly Mr. Hank. While getting a bag in the shed Katy sees a shadow cross over the window. Someone is in Mrs. Bumbleberry’s garden who isn’t supposed to be there. Who is this person and what is she doing? It is another neighbor taking Mrs. Bumbleberry’s prize red roses. Along the way Katy learns the importance of telling the truth, and the value in giving instead of receiving.
About the Author
This is Kathleen’s third book in the Christian children’s series about Katy and her neighbor, Mrs. Bumbleberry. Kathleen believes it is important to show Christian values by our actions in daily life. She continues to live in a rural area of eastern Missouri near her family. Kathleen may be reached at kathleenbeining.com or through westbowpress.com.