Winter

The new book and CD of songs for children is just about ready. 
In this book you will meet “The Otter” a shy creature that lives in the little river close to my home. 
Then there is “That Spiky Porcupine”. He is not too popular as he  eats flowering bulbs!   But my goodness what a funny looking creature he is!  And  those quills are amazing.
There’s a song about a big boat called “The African Queen” which sails up and down the river taking holiday makers to see the beautiful sights.
The lullaby (I always seem to add a lullaby )  is about  those beautiful flamingoes.
Then there’s some red bicycles, a donkey.......what else might you find near the little river!

©Judy Gardner

It is winter now and the mornings are chilly!  We light the wood-burning  stove at tea time and that keeps the house cosy for the evening. 
In the middle of the day if the sun is shining it can be quite warm. The garden is getting some of my attention. It is warm enough to sow some seeds....I have lettuces and peas coming up....just hope there are not too many snails around at this time of the year!!!!
Believe it or not the snowdrops are already flowering! I must take a photo!