Willow FaceTimes her Grammy and invites her over for tea. But Grammy can’t come and Willow wonders why. So Grammy has an idea. Just how far will she go to get to her granddaughter’s house for tea, and who will help bring her there? This sweet and whimsical story tells how a loving, creative grandmother, far away from her grandchild, uses her gift of imagination to bring them together. To Willow’s House for Tea will resonate in the hearts of families separated by distance, but not by love or imagination. Softcover Trim Size: 8.5 x 8.5 Page Count: 32 About the Author: Cindy Palin has been sharing her stories with the world through songwriting, and now most recently through prose. As a recording artist, she has five albums to her credit, which has given her exposure on the radio, television, and film. Cindy’s first book, The Faith Keeper, placed as a finalist in the 2016 Word Awards. After Cindy became a grandmother, she began writing specifically to connect to her grandchildren, who live on British Columbia’s Sunshine Coast. To Willow’s House for Tea will be followed by Willow’s Lullaby, coming Christmas 2019. Cindy’s goal as a writer is to influence future generations to be present in one another’s lives. Visit newcindypalin.com to learn more about Cindy, her writing, and social media platforms. About the Illustrator: Desiree Abt-Tomkow is a recent graduate from the University of Alberta with a combined Bachelor of Arts in Creative Writing and Comparative Literature (with Honours). With multiple short-story publications under her belt, her writing has won a local award. To Willow’s House for Tea is Desiree’s debut into children’s book illustration.
