Books with author Marietta

Once In A Lifetime Leaf is a story that has so many tangents, so many ways to turn it and think about it. For small children, reading out loud and showing the illustrations will bring the story to life. I can imagine this story being read with children at carpet time in school, or in a library, or snuggled up in bed. It is purely and simply an adventure story that will carry young children from a forest, across meadows, into cities, across oceans and home to a forest. 'Once In A Lifetime Leaf' is a colourful, whimsical, unforgettable experience. For adults and mature children, it is the story of a life well-lived and/or encouragement to seek out adventures throughout your life. There is nothing sad about this story -- it is a celebration of adventure, nature, learning, and decision-making. Marietta Camps wrote this story six months after losing her husband of almost sixty years. This story is an ode to a life well-lived, a person cherished and a great love of nature.

Again it come to pass, in the fulness of time, that my companion, Josiah Allen, see me walk up and take my ink stand off of the manteltry piece, and carry it with a calm and majestick gait to the corner of the settin' room table devoted by me to literary pursuits. And he sez to me: "What are you goin' to tackle now, Samantha?" And sez I, with quite a good deal of dignity, "The Cause of Eternal Justice, Josiah Allen." "Anythin' else?" sez he, lookin' sort o' oneasy at me. (That man realizes his shortcomin's, I believe, a good deal of the time, he duz

A mother dandelion encourages her very last seed to sail on a gust of wind and find the very best garden in which to land and grow. Written by Marietta Camps, a lifelong artist, storyteller, gardener and nature lover who lives in British Columbia, Canada. Illustrated by Paula Mould, a fine artist, and writer who lives in Ontario, Canada. Beautifully rendered, this imaginative tale is inspiring, entertaining and educational. It is the first book in the ‘I believe in you’ series inspired by the author’s grandson, a teacher.This book is hardcover, full colour and designed for all readers. Large font on coloured background with drop capital letters starting each page provide maximum legibility.