Welcome to Jody's world of tales, stories, and magic!
As a mother to 10 children, 3 of which are adopted, a grandmother to 12 children, having fostered 20 children, and even working as an elementary school librarian for several years, Jody is no stranger to storytime.
As an author, Jody creates stories that demonstrate the generational connections in families. Her work also focuses heavily on teaching love, respect, and kindness in all situations. She even learned sign language so that hearing imparied students could be connected in her library story time telling as well. This shows her true heart: to reach out and help others through similar emotional or situational developments.
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The Shared Bear
Young Sherina plans her birthday and wants to invite her best friends. When her mother points out that Sherina could make people feel left out, she decides to invite her whole class. In this heartwarming true story of compassion, when her classmates show up to her party, young Sherina gets a surprise gift that changes many lives.
Jason Can Breathe Under Water
A young boy named Jason believes he has a special power to breathe underwater. Despite his mother's doubts, Jason's imagination takes him on exciting adventures every night as he explores the wonders of the ocean floor. Through his dreamlike adventures, Jason learns that even the scariest experiences can turn out to be the most wonderful and rewarding.
Rosie
The Rainbow Raindrop
Rosie is a raindrop unlike any other, with rainbow colors that make her stand out in the cloudy sky. But some of the other raindrops make fun of her and call her names, causing her to feel ashamed of her unique colors. This touching story, filled with vibrant illustrations, is perfect for children learning to love and accept themselves for who they are.
