Tales from Tubblewood Too: Miss Duck to the Rescue

By Pamela J. Wilson

Experience the excitement of the holidays and the joy of the seasons with the colorful characters of Tubblewood. Miss Duck would prefer to stay in the warmth of her cozy home sipping a cup of hot apricot tea. However, her life always turns into an adventure when she is called upon to help a friend or a neighbor. Throughout the year, you can join Miss Duck and her woodland friends in their escapades. They may be assisting the groundhog with a mystery guest on his big day, correcting a problem after an April Fools Day prank goes too far, learning the meaning of Independence Day and how to celebrate the holiday in a safe manner, or working together to save Tubblewood Forest. Holiday traditions for St. Patricks Day, Easter, Arbor Day, and Thanksgiving also are included.

There is a tale to be savored for every season in this collection of stories. Intertwined throughout each story are valuable life messages. Miss Duck and her charming entourage teach these lessons through their words and actions and demonstrate them in a positive manner. The Tubblewood tales have universal appeal. They can be comprehended by young children and still hold the interest and imagination of older children and adults. The quality of the content spans all ages and any generation. Additionally, special scenes are artistically depicted in beautifully designed illustrations.

Dont miss the opportunity to create memories by sharing this enchanting group of holiday stories with your loved ones. Its certain to be a time-treasured addition to any household library. Be sure to add to your collection another captivating book, Tales From Tubblewood: A Duck For All Seasons, which contains stories in the settings of Valentines Day, Easter, summer vacation, Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.

• Language: English
• Publisher: AuthorHouse
• Release date: Apr 22, 2009
• ISBN: 9781438940656

Pamela J. Wilson

Pamela Wilson currently resides in Austin, Texas, with her cherished family of cats and dogs. She has a bachelors degree in zoology and a masters degree in health education; she also is a Registered Veterinary Technician and a Certified Health Education Specialist. After working numerous years in an animal clinic, she established a career in veterinary public health; additionally, she teaches veterinary medical terminology at a community college and instructs at training workshops for veterinary assistants. Ms. Wilson has received awards such as Texas Humane Educator, Veterinary Technician of the Year, H.E.A.L.T.H., and Alumni Achievement. She combined her educational and professional backgrounds with her appreciation of childrens literature to write this captivating book of holiday stories and her endearing first book, Tales From Tubblewood: A Duck For All Seasons. She also created a book with valuable care tips relating to beloved dogs (and cats) of all ages, Puppy Pal Pointers: From the True Tails of Ripple and Jessie.

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Contents

Miss Duck Rescues the Weary Wanderer

Miss Duck Tapers Tubblewood’s Tomfoolery

Miss Duck Guides the Growing Gifted

Miss Duck Teaches Tubblewood to Treasure Trees

About the Book

Experience the excitement of the holidays and the joy of the seasons with the colorful characters of Tubblewood. Miss Duck would prefer to stay in the warmth of her cozy home sipping a cup of hot apricot tea. However, her life always turns into an adventure when she is called upon to help a friend or a neighbor. Throughout the year, you can join Miss Duck and her woodland friends in their escapades. They may be assisting the groundhog with a mystery guest on his big day, correcting a problem after an April Fool’s Day prank goes too far, learning the meaning of Independence Day and how to celebrate the holiday in a safe manner, or working together to save Tubblewood Forest. Holiday traditions for St. Patrick’s Day, Easter, Arbor Day, and Thanksgiving also are included.

There is a tale to be savored for every season in this collection of stories. Intertwined throughout each story are valuable life messages. Miss Duck and her charming entourage teach these lessons through their words and actions and demonstrate them in a positive manner. The Tubblewood tales have universal appeal. They can be comprehended by young children and still hold the interest and imagination of older children and adults. The quality of the content spans all ages and any generation. Additionally, special scenes are artistically depicted in beautifully designed illustrations.

Don’t miss the opportunity to create memories by sharing this enchanting group of holiday stories with your loved ones. It’s certain to be a time-treasured addition to any household library. Be sure to add to your collection another captivating book, Tales From Tubblewood: A Duck For All Seasons, which contains stories in the settings of Valentine’s Day, Easter, summer vacation, Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. In these adventures, the animals of Tubblewood, led by Miss Duck, save Tubblewood Creek from pollution by the tire factory, tame the Terror of Tubblewood who haunts the house he unjustly stole, discover different relationships with family and friends, learn to appreciate a loving, giving parent, or settle the dispute between the moles and the buffaloes that started the War of Webberwood Way.

Also by the Author

Although, technically, puppies are young dogs, Puppy Pal Pointers: From the True Tails of Ripple and Jessie relates to dogs of all ages. This engaging educational book consists of subjects that are pertinent to every devoted pet owner, including caring for, understanding, treasuring, bonding with, and grieving for your dog. Topics pertaining to proper pet care and responsible ownership are covered, such as parasite control, vaccinations, hygiene, overpopulation concerns, health hazards, relationships with cats, the human-animal bond, aging, pet loss, and the grief process. Additionally, there is an entire section of stories dealing with many of these issues designed specifically for young children. Puppy Pal Pointers is different from other care books on pets because it is told through the insightful eyes of two beloved dogs (including one who fearlessly faced life’s challenges with only three legs). Their pictures, along with photos of their canine and feline peers, are used to emphasize certain points.

About the Author

Pamela J. Wilson, RVT, MEd, CHES, has had articles published in the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, Texas Veterinarian, and Best Friends Magazine. She has been named Humane Educator by the Texas Animal Control Association and Veterinary Technician of the Year by the Texas Veterinary Medical Association; she also received the Alumni Achievement Award from Spoon River College and has been documented by the Who’s Who Historical Society. Ms. Wilson worked at an animal clinic for numerous years and volunteered with Wildlife Rescue’s rehabilitation services for orphaned or injured wild animals. She currently works with zoonoses at the state health department and is a recipient of its Honors for Excellence in Achievement, Leadership, and Teamwork in Health (H.E.A.L.T.H.) Award. Additionally, she teaches veterinary medical terminology at Austin Community College and instructs at training workshops for veterinary assistants. Ms. Wilson graduated with honors while earning a bachelor of science degree from Southern Illinois University - Carbondale and a master of education degree from the University of Texas - Austin, plus she is a Registered Veterinary Technician and a Certified Health Education Specialist.

The encouragement and support from outstanding teachers and mentors,

plus the enthusiastic interest from friends and family members,

helped to inspire the creation of this collection of holiday tales.

The author and artist thank them collectively for their positive influence.

Special thanks is given to my innovative illustrator,

Straw,

for his creative additions to this book.

Thanks also is given to my reviewers,

who perused these stories with imagination and love:

Martha, Shelly, Susan, Marilyn, Debbie,

Dorothy, Pam, Jim, Skip, Jean,

Nova, Alysia, Zach,

my mom, Mary,

and my sister, Carol.

If you carry your childhood with you, you never become older.

- Tom Stoppard

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Miss Duck Rescues the Weary Wanderer 

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This story is lovingly dedicated to my parents,

William D. and Mary A. Wilson,

who celebrated their anniversary on Groundhog’s Day

and offered compassion to all creatures.

Appreciation is extended to

Pam, Debbie, Joe, Shannon, Kay, Irina (Ira), Shelly, Jean, Janean, Joanne, Jan, Judy, Bill, Coy, Eric, Pat, Dorothy, Shari, Nan, Kathy, Marsha, Renee, Robin, Mary, Terry, Marc (who loves Groundhog’s Day),

Wildlife Prairie State Park,

Utopia Animal Rescue Ranch,

Blue Sky Animal Rescue,

The Joseph Bricking Memorial Fund

(Animal Trustees of Austin),

and

Hyde Park Animal Clinic

and its family of friends

for their rescue and care of animals in need.

Special thanks is given to

the precious animals in my life

for making my house a home.

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Chapter 1

The Shadow Knows

Gabe Groundhog glanced in the mirror. He tilted his top hat from side to side one last time before taking it off his head. He gave the hat an extra polish and shine with his cuff and carefully placed it in its box. Meriwether Mink, who owned the Tip-Top Chapeau Shop, smiled as he saw the pride his friend took in his topper. It had just been cleaned in preparation for Gabe’s big day. Tomorrow was the second of February. Gabe, also known as The Shadow, would soon be telling all the good folks of