The Babbling Brook

About the Book

Growing up on a farm. The fun, excitement and the adventures. Always having creative ideas how to spend an afternoon on their unique farm with the horses, cows and geese. All the cats hovered like birds over the girls high on the bank ears perked ready to spring for battle. Muddy and wet the girls crouch low on their arms and legs squiggling to scoop up baby minnows with their plastic cups. “Mommy, I really think that we should put these fish in the house with Fish,” piped the girls. “I really feel sorry for Fish, he is all alone it that fish bowl,” whined Kendra as her eyes started to wet up with tears. “How would you feel if you were all alone?” Kendra who is determined to bring justice for everyone even if it is a fish. “I think she is right Mom, chorused Kaylee. After all what would Jesus of done. He wouldn't of turned them away and let them die.” Ugh I thought. Imagine putting wild baby minnows with a large white goldfish. Some how my heart soften remembering when I was a child. I would rescued about any animal, even a dying grasshopper. Finally Fish had company. The girls played with their fish as if they were pet frogs. The Babbling Brook is a true story about two wholesome American girls living a unique life on a farm, learning ripe lessons and flavorful values.

About the Author

Janet Mary Cruncian is a prolific author of the Children books; The Horse and the Mole, Oliver and the wholesome loveable series; Little House On The Farm. Janet has also written numerous articles and short stories. Her passion is being creative. Janet was born in 1964 in Portland Oregon. Grew up in the town of Lake Oswego Oregon. Ever since Janet was in third grade at Upland Elementary school determined she would be an author. Janet would sit at her deck on a rainy day to write stories and create books. Janet loves to read and is fascinated with children's books that make lasting heart warming memories. Janet loves words and the word of God, in her childhood her two favorite books were the Dictionary and the Bible. Janet is the President of Television Toastmasters. Janet has been in involved in Toastmaster for over twenty years. She is an accomplished articulate speaker and writer. Janet writes and speaks weekly in Toastmasters clubs. Janet has an great affinity for children and animals she takes tremendous joy in writing her books. Her books are suitable and devoured by all. Janet enjoys telling authentic stories about her own children's unique life growing up on the farm. Stories that warm hearts and give valuable lessons. In Janet's spare time she loves being around her horses, having quality time with her two daughters and writing her latest book. Today Janet lives on a farm in Cornelius Oregon with her husband and two daughters.