Books in Great Gray series

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Great Gray and his friends are at it again, bringing hope and healing to their small Indian village. It is time for Prince Kumar to return to the palace, after a long visit with his grandmother. Great Gray and his mahout, Santosh, lead the journey home, bringing some wonderful new characters with them. Great Gray is especially excited. He has a surprise for his family—a BIG little surprise. But the homecoming takes a turn for the worse in the days that follow. This time, it’s Prince Kumar who needs a “lift.” When he was at his grandmother’s, he had learned the breathing and exercise techniques of yoga, which greatly helped his disability. He grew stronger and happier during that time, but the yoga master could not join him at the palace. Soon, the prince’s health begins to decline. His father becomes filled with sorrow and worry. The palace needs a Royal Yoga Master, pronto! Have you ever seen an elephant doing downward-facing dog? Open the pages to Namaste, Great Gray and delight in the peace and joy that embraces these adorable characters with their big hearts.

There was much excitement in the village of Anapur. Elephants Saguna and Prabir were expecting a little one—a perfect calf. The parents dreamed often of their perfect baby and all the perfect things he would do.But when the baby was born . . . he was a little less than perfect.And that’s when his life changed—for the better!Follow young Gray on his journey from “not quite right” to becoming Great Gray, a village hero.

A Dystopian AdventureBlinded By Sight is a 150 page (35k words) short novel, and is Book 3 of the Gray Series.There is more to blindness than just the absence of sight.For Declan, that truth began as a painful journey to uncover the mysteries of the VAC machines and why they failed to bring color back to their dreary gray world.For Sammi, the VAC machine has become her salvation, challenging the same truths Declan seeks, trying to reveal what is and is not real.For Isla, her journey began more than a hundred years ago, eclipsing her own death, awakening deep inside the VAC Machine. She discovers an unexpected history and why death for some opens the wrong doors.For Ms. Gilly and Richard, their chance encounter with an ancient artifact leads them to risking their lives to find answers to questions they may wish they'd never asked. Blinded by Sight continues the Gray Skies story, exploring why the clouds fell from the sky and why what you see isn't always what it seems.And don't forget to check out the other books in the Gray Series, available on Amazon!Going Gray -- Book 1 Gray Skies -- Book 2 Blinded By Sight -- Book 3 Union -- Book 4

In this heartwarming follow-up to the original Great Gray tale (a book about exceeding “no expectations”), village heroes Great Gray and his keeper Santosh come together again to help others in need.There is much excitement when the maharaja calls on them for a special assignment. On their journey, they face another GREAT adventure, where they make new friends and overcome more obstacles. This time, their perseverance and positive thinking allow them to help unite a family and fulfill a young prince’s dream.Author Bev Davis hopes you will share this book full of hope and love…with someone you love.