Books published by publisher Bridgewater Books

Kat was brought into this world by a bullet. Her young father's idea of entertainment was to shoot homemade soap bullets at his then seven months pregnant wife. When a bullet pierced her toe, the shock introduced an unsuspecting child into a life filled with fear, adversity, and reckless encounters. Bullets chronicles the cycle of horrific events Kat endured throughout her young life. Hibbard's satirical tone offers an escape amid the chaos of smashed Christmas trees, flying bullets, and the darkness of a violent, abusive childhood barren of comfort. She seeks to shelter readers from the pain in the same way she protected her own spirit, finding the bizarre humor within the tragedy. The result is a story of unexpected triumph. Hibbard's sharply written memoir inspires us to rise above and escape the crossfire.

Climbing a tree sounded like a great idea, but it turns out that getting down is much harder than climbing up! Perched on a branch high up in a tree, a young boy must decide whether to find a way to the ground by himself or wait for his dad. All kinds of animals, from bees to birds to cats, offer him advice on how to get down (Jump! Fly! Climb!), but it’s up to him to figure out if their advice is worth taking.Told in a lyrical rhyming style and charmingly illustrated by the author, I’m Up in a Tree is a book for kids and their parents to enjoy together.

When Templeton Turtle hatches from his egg, he can't wait to start exploring on his own and making new friends. But as he explores the big pond, Templeton realizes that not all the animals are friendly, and some can be scary! Then, when Mr. Blue rescues him from being trampled and returns him safely to his mother, Templeton learns that the animals around the pond take care of one another, no matter what their differences are.Join Templeton Turtle in this heartwarming story as he embarks on his first adventure, makes new friends, and shows children the importance of community in this beautifully illustrated book.

Drawn to the Land: The Romance of Farming takes readers on a spellbinding tour of upstate New York and its farming community. A follow-up to Upstate New York: Towns That We Love, this volume focuses on the men and women who feel the enduring pull of the land. From beekeeping to winemaking, the book tells the story of the dedication and passion that mark every sustainable New York homestead. The reader learns about raising chickens, building silos, and growing potatoes from conversations with the people who remain devoted to the natural world in an increasingly urban age.Alongside Barton’s descriptions of animals, farm stands, and fresh ice cream are Elizabeth’s oil paintings, which burst from the page with the love and admiration of an artist revisiting the place she was raised. Rural upstate New York is a one-of-a-kind locale, and Drawn to the Land celebrates its unique culture, conveying the richness of both its soil and its traditions.