Trees don't talk, or do they? THE WHISPERING WILLOWS does. People are afraid when they hear him speak for the first time. They think they are hearing things, turning in all directions to see who is invading their privacy, and listening to their conversations. When they discover the tree is talking, they learn that he has good advice to hand out and find out they have found a new friend. This book tells of some of his adventures and friends. This is a good book for the whole family. Judy Barnes raised a large family with her husband, Paul, in Michigan. When most of the children were on their own, Judy, Paul, and their youngest child moved to Arizona to enjoy the warmer climate. And Judy loved the mountains. However, she didn't have enough to keep her busy. She went to Business College to become a Legal Secretary. Then she took up painting pictures. She started writing books. She let one of her good friends read the manuscript. Her friend loved it and suggested that Judy have it published. That was the beginning of a new career. That book was TWO GIRLS FROM NAZARETH. Next came BORN TO BE KING. Judy discovered she had a great imagination, so she continued her quest to write books. The next book was HIS UNCONDITIONAL LOVE. That was the trilogy's end, but not the end of her writing. Someone suggested she write a book about Mary Magdalen. She did that after much research. Then she changed from religious books to something different. LOVE ME FOR WHO I AM. Then continuing along with family entertainment, she wrote THE WHISPERING WILLOW. Is that the end? Not hardly. She has already started another. As long as her imagination lasts, there will be more books.

About the author The author goes by the nom de plume Leoni Robens, loves writing poems of love, valour, knights in shining armour, giants, mermaids and all sorts of fairy folks. She has won a scholarship in English and won certificates for elocution, drama, singing and handwriting. The author loves cooking, gardening, painting and singing and has sung in her mother-in-law, Heather’s choir for many shows performed on stage. Her favourite authors are George Mac Donald, William Shakespeare, Lewis Caroll, Enid Blyton, Frances Hodgson Burnett and Hans Christian Anderson and her favourite book is Alice in Wonderland. She completed her Bachelor’s degree in Commerce. At present she is a housewife, but still continues writing these enjoyable poems, to entertain adults as well as young minds with some fun and magic. She believes that the “PEN IS MIGHTIER THAN THE SWORD” and hopes that one day her pen will bring out the best in song, dance and dramatics to be performed on stage by budding enthusiastic young actors, which would add another feather to her cape. She lives in Mumbai with her husband, son, mother and adorable pet African grey Romeo as well charming moustache Parakeets Charlie Brown and Alice Liddle. Her published books- “A Fairy’s Quill: Poetry Book for Children”, “Maguk World- Wonderland Fairy Carousel of Poems”, “The Maguk Well” & “MAGIC COMPOSITIONS! Stories reflecting sea creatures and sprites of the earth!” are quite popular among young readers. This one “THE WHISPERING WILLOWS” based on the Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame surely will not disappoint her readers. Happy Reading into the marvellous land of Mr Toady and his friends unforgettable adventures of the Wild Wood Yonder! TEARS LIKE SUMMERS TEMPEST! Tales like stories of the Wind in the Willows have secrets of trees like Willows of mystical symbolism. Different types of trees have their own meaning, depending where they grow and tales have been woven around them over the years. The wild wood creatures Mr Toad along with his friends Mr Water Ratty, Mr Moley, Mr Otter and Mr Badger show us, how true friendship is unshakable and its foundation so deep like its sustaining roots-powerful, nourishing and so strong that binds us with consolation of facing the most difficult and most terrifying challenges, also sharing moments of sweetness and tranquility. Overcoming all our temptations, vices and using our talents and usefulness to help our family and also to bring out our fruits of labour into sprawling branches of ambition, for others to share, enjoy and spread the meaning of Whispering Willows “May you cry tears so big, joyous and unpredictable like Tears of a Summers Tempest!”

A collection of profound poems, catering to all tastes. Inspiring, encouraging, and uplifting, this little green book is the perfect gift for a loved one or acquaintance!

Book summary(English): “Awaken, young one . . . and relive the world you’ve long forgotten . . .” Gabri’s been brought into a world that she has long forgotten. Her family, her friends, and the way she lived—all gone, except for the memory of her name. Lost in a world she does not remember and guided by strangers and a whisper that does not leave her, she soon learns about a tree with the power to return memories. As she grows ever closer to the tree, the whispers awaken a painful feeling. Perhaps she would be better off forgetting everything? What will happen in a world where she has lost everything . . . ? Résumé du livre(Français): « Réveillez-vous, ma chère, et revivez le monde que vous aviez longtemps oublié ... » Elle a été amenée dans un monde qu’elle a oublié depuis longtemps. Sa famille, ses amis et la façon dont elle vivait avant, tout a disparu ... à l’exception du souvenir de son nom. Perdue dans un monde dont elle ne se souvient pas, uniquement guidée par des « étrangers » et un murmure qui ne la quitte pas, elle découvre bientôt qu’un arbre a le pouvoir de lui rendre ses souvenirs. Alors qu’elle se rapproche de plus en plus de l’arbre, les murmures commencent à éveiller un sentiment douloureux. Peut-être ferait-elle mieux de tout oublier ? Que penses-tu qu’il va se passer dans un monde où elle a tout perdu ... ?