Happy Birthday to You!
It’s hard to believe that Huck, Chuck, & Bruce have celebrated their first birthday. Ah, they grow up so quickly!
Birthdays are a time for reflection, and so, I pause at this significant milestone to remember the places the three feathered friends have been in the past twelve months. The “guys” have traveled with John and me to many book events up and down the East Coast—Maryland, Virginia, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida. And their loyal fans have sent them on journeys throughout the United States and to multiple international destinations.
During recent weeks, these same fans have showered Huck, Chuck, & Bruce with a plethora of birthday wishes. I’d love to share a few with you.
“Can't believe it's been one year already. Happy birthday, Huck. I remember when you became—you. You were such a cutie. So glad you love your new life. You've seen a lot in one year. Enjoy your day.”
- Linda Roff Daugherty
(Linda’s sister, Barbara, crocheted this version of Huck, and therefore, Linda had the opportunity to see all the stages of his creation as a fluffy-stuffy. Lucky Linda.)
“Huck, Chuck, & Bruce are celebrating a birthday!! If you have small ones, make sure to read books from Nan Carlton. She is a celebrated children's author. More importantly, she is a dear friend. My grandchildren love when she visits their school. There is plenty of sunshine left in this world. You just have to open the shades. Happy Birthday, guys!!”
- Barry Mears
(Photo credit: Nikki Zavala)
“We read the recently ‘turned one’ Huck, Chuck, & Bruce: At the Shore for bedtime tonight! It’s a favorite! Happy Birthday!”
- Kimberly Gardner
(Photo credit: Kimberly Gardner)
Happy Birthday to you.
Happy Birthday to you.
Happy Birthday, dear Huck, Chuck, & Bruce.
Happy Birthday to you … and many more!