Welcome to the Big Old Garden, where the happiest gray squirrel in the world, a worried chipmunk, a very excited rabbit—and several of their neighbors—find adventure, delicious snacks, and even love.
A Year in the Big Old Garden is a collection of children’s stories in the spirit of beloved classics by Thornton Burgess and Beatrix Potter.
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Blurbs
“Witmer’s stories are sweet and delightful. I enjoyed them as much as my kids did.” —S. D. Smith, author of The Green Ember Series
“Witmer’s sentences are lovely, and he has obviously taken great care to ensure that the stories are a pleasure to read aloud.” —Helena Sorensen, author of The Door on Half-Bald Hill
“Lovely stories reminiscent of Thornton W. Burgess, obviously born from keen observation of both animals and human nature.” —Carolyn Leiloglou, award-winning author of The Restorationists
Reviews
StoryWarren.com: A Year in the Big Old Garden
By Josh Bishop • February 20, 2019
StoryWarren.com: A Year in the Big Old Garden
By Melissa Kline • March 2, 2020
Little Book, Big Story: A Year in the Big Old Garden
By Théa Rosenburg • May 20, 2020
