NEW VALLEY CAT BOOK IS HERE!!!

VALLEY OF THE CATS: EARTH, WIND AND SKY

Let the fun begin! Your Valley Cat adventure is just a few clicks away. Visit our on-line store. 14 new fun-filled chapters, hard cover, 166 pages, more Karin Neumann illustrations. $19.95.

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Boonie, River and their cat-pals come to life in the audio version of the beloved first book in the Valley Cat series. Read by a real kid, this enchanting book is perfect for bedtime, naptime or lap time. Listen in the car or read along! Sneak a listen by clicking on the link below. Then, don't delay; visit our on-line store and purchase the 2 CD set today! Only $12.95

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Learn more about the second book in the Valley Cats series:
More Valley Cats: Fun, Games and New Friends

 The second book in the Valley Cat series continues from the first book, Valley Cats: The Adventures of Boonie and River. Boonie and River meet up with new friends in the Valley. The 14 fun-filled cat adventures are set in Michigan's scenic Upper Peninsula. This elementary school-reading level book is bursting with more original artwork by northern Michigan's own Karin Neumann.

Valley Cats children's books are more than a story of adventure. Each book is a celebration of seasonal beauty and regional history, a lesson in trying new things and a tribute to having fun. Most of all, it’s a story of friendship. Valley Cats is an engaging elementary chapter book and an ideal bedtime storybook. Children of any age will enjoy Boonie and River’s antics set amidst the beautiful backdrop of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.

Each book is written by Gretchen Preston and illustrated by Karin Neumann.
Any print in either book is available for purchase.

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The original book is:

Valley Cats: The Adventures of Boonie and River

Valley Cats:The Adventures of Boonie and River is composed of 14 incredible stories. It is a perfect addition for the classroom, group studies of literature, reading groups, book clubs and gifts. Cleverly woven into the text are historical, geographical, and naturalist facts. Unsuspecting readers will learn about the Upper Peninsula as they read. Please feel free to contact us concerning special pricing on quantities exceeding 25 books.

 And children, don't forget to visit Boonie and River at their new Facebook account.

President Obama brings home the book. 

During President Barack Obama's February 2011 trip to Marquette, Mich., he visited Donckers Candy store where the first book was purchased for his daughters.

Valley Cats illustration cover
The entire collection of illustrations featured in Valley Cats: The Adventures of Boonie and River is available for purchase. Buy an individual print, or create your own set. We offer these fun illustrations in your choice of sizes. This beautiful collection was created by Karin Neumann. Adults and children alike marvel at her attention to detail. Your entire family will love to be surrounded by these adorable characters.

About the Author
Gretchen Preston was raised in Portland, Ore. Her parents read to their children every night at bedtime. She fell in love with stories as a very young child. Gretchen attended the University of Oregon and went on to graduate school at Arizona State University where she earned a master's degree in social work. She credits her writing prowess to learning to write in graduate school. Trained as a medical social worker, Gretchen frequently wrote newsletters and professional journals, and composed educational handbooks. Please select the Learn More button to read on. Also, learn more at Gretchen's new Facebook page at www.facebook.com/GretchenPrestonMarquetteAuthor.