My new book - A Day For The Animals
The story: What if you said a prayer and then changed your mind. But before you could take it back, God answered it? When Roger Grayson said the animals should rule the world, God was listening. And his family will never be the same again.
For one day the Graysons live among the animals and learn the meaning of love, courage and commitment. 3rd grade reading level; 80 pages. ISBN: 978-1-4382-4033-6
View the trailer here:
A Day For The Animals
What people are saying:
"Congratulations on your story ... I enjoyed each and every moment of the read. The story kept me captivated. While reading, I was always excited to get to the next page." - Teresa Johnson, GottiTravel, LLC (www.gottitravel.com)
"I enjoyed reading this story very much, and I think children would certainly be interested." - Janice Lowery, Founder of Saving Our Children
(www.savingourchildren.bravehost.com)
"In her latest book, A Day for the Animals, Barbara Howard takes us on a journey...a journey of faith. Through the eyes of a young boy we see how even the smallest prayer, even if we are in doubt about the specifics of the prayer, God answers - whether we want Him to or not! In the beauty of His creation lies the answers to our never ending quest for purpose and truth in our troubled world which Howard elegantly and delicately shares with her readers. This book is a must-read and not only for animal lovers!" - Dr. Kim Bloomer, veterinary naturopath, author, and host of Animal Talk Naturally.
(www.AnimalTalkNaturally.com)
"Come and meet Rodger, the kid in all of us. Barbara Howard delivers a delightful story that every child "and parent should read!"
-Antonio L. Crawford, CEO, Top Book Sales (www.TopBookSales.com)
Coming in Fall 2008 - The Sequel: Connie's Gift
In the sequel to A Day For The Animals, Mr. Grayson is hospitalized with a heart condition. The only doctor that is capable of saving his life is missing due to a plane crash while on a medical missions trip in a remote area. Roger begins having dreams about the colt from their first adventure. When the angel arrives to explain the dreams, Roger and Nathan are enlisted by God to locate the doctor and bring her home safely. As the boys proceed through their journey, they get in trouble. Connie is brought by the angel to help them. Her knowledge of art and botany are key to their survival. And her heart of compassion moves the hand of God on their behalf when one of them becomes sick and slips into a coma.
