Children everywhere just love having stories read to them. Transfixed, they listen to grandpa or grandma read them magical stories with the squeaky voice of a mouse or booming voice of a bear. William Weinbrecht was able to spin such tales for his granddaughter, Amanda, with a host of entertaining characters that also taught her valuable lessons. So grab a comfy chair or a cozy corner and snuggle up with that special boy or girl and read, Stories for Amanda.

An old king realizes it is better to give than to receive. A family of redwood trees talks to us about their forest home. Mr. Pencil encourages a young reader to write about their parents. Tootie, a young turkey, learns the important value of friendship. And a hermit teaches us first impressions are not at all as they seem!

Fifteen original tales filled with unusual characters (a talking TV or a traffic light, for example!) that will fill you with cheer and warm your heart. Grown-ups will love reading these stories as much as children will love hearing them at bedtime, story time, or anytime!

About the Author

In order to help his granddaughter pronounce the letter “R”, William Weinbrecht started writing the story, Not a Very Bright Raccoon. To his surprise, it worked like a charm! Bill wrote more stories for his granddaughter, enjoying the smiles it brought to Amanda’s face. Now at age 73, he is a retired commercial lending officer of thirty-five years. When he’s not trying to keep his golf score down, Bill volunteers at a children’s hospital where he amuses the kids with cartoon sketches. He and his wife, Mary, live in San Diego, California.