Polly and Peter in Paradise

About the Book

The account of the “fall” as recorded in Genesis tells the story of Adam and Eve’s disobedience and the ensuing results. But what happened to the animals who were in the Garden with Adam and Eve? This story evokes the imagination in this tale about Polly, a king penguin, Peter, a brown pelican, and Oscar cranky, but wise owl. After hearing the news that their human friends were being forced to leave the garden, Polly, with the help of Peter and Oscar, hatches as plan to help them leave the garden also. She engages the help of Emma, an exceptional large elephant who dreams of being petite, Lance, a passive lion, Forrest, a shy blue fox join a cast of animal characters who bring excitement and whimsy to the speculation of what their experiences might have been. You will become attached to these precious, funny, stubborn and sometimes fussy animals as they face a journey to a new home.

About the Author

Mary Ann Lee is an enthusiastic educator who has taught high school Language Arts in both public and private Christian schools for 38 years. Her faith is a vital part of her life so she teachers Bible classes to women in her local church and around the world. As most Language Arts teacher, she always had a desire to write a book. Throughout her teaching career she has attempted to write that special book, but without success. When COVID shut down the world, Mary Ann, eager to keep herself busy, began writing again. The story line surprised her, but as she pecked away on her laptop, and her animal characters began to come to life. Thus, the idea of the telling about the experiences of animals in the Garden of Eden was born. Mary Ann and husband, George and their cat, Biscuit, live in Naples Florida. Mission work, teaching women’s Bible classes and Pilates classes keep her active.