BROKEN CRAYONS AND SAND IN THEIR SHOES

About the Book

“Broken Crayons and Sand in their Shoes,” is a book containing twenty one short stories and one poem. The title of the book and the stories which contain reference to broken crayons and sand in their shoes are from observing the children I read to. When they come in from the playground their shoes are full of sand and broken crayons are lying on the floor.

Since Christmas is my favorite time of the year several stories are about Christmas. Other stories are about animals and children. The story Maddie, was written to make people aware of diabetes. It used to be uncommon for children to have diabetes but not any more. I tried to incorporate in my book stories showing love, laughter, sharing, and giving.

I am a volunteer that is lucky enough to find kindergarten classes that will share their time with me. They all call me, “Gramps.”

About the Author

Lloyd Wright was born August 3, 1933 in York County, Nebraska. He was raised during the Great Depression on a farm. He has fond memories of his youth on the farm. He grew up helping feed and taking care of animals thus his fondness for animals. He is an Air Force retiree. His hobbies include clock repair, woodworking, and writing short stories and poems. He is a volunteer who reads to four kindergarten classes.