Category Archives: Animals

Laughing the Day Away

Posted on April 19, 2017 by russtowne

These three carefree froggy friends greeted me with infectious laughter on my brief break the other day. With Love, Russ

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Chewbacca and Happy Hollow

Posted on March 17, 2017 by russtowne

Our son Brian sent a link that included this interesting fact from Wikipedia: Chewbacca’s dialogue was created from recordings of walruses, camels, bears, and badgers from Burtt’s personal sound library. One of the most prominent elements was an American black bear living in the Happy Hollow Zoo in San … Continue reading →

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Flora Belle the Carousel Horse

Posted on December 15, 2016 by russtowne

I’m pleased to introduce one of the co-stars of my latest book project for young children titled, Flora Belle and Dreami Dragon. Flora Belle is a carousel horse who loves what she does but sometimes gets bored and decides to go on … Continue reading →

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Ever Seen a Whale Dance Down a Street?

Posted on May 13, 2016 by russtowne

Ever Seen a Whale Dance Down a Street? Clyde the Green Giraffe and Marty McDinkle love to sit under the Tickletoe Tree and think how funny the world would be… …if whales walked on streets, cars traveled on buses that … Continue reading →

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I’ve Just Released Tickletoe Tree Poetry

Posted on May 8, 2016 by russtowne

Tickletoe Tree Poetry Tickletoe Tree Poetry is available now. I’d greatly appreciate it if you’d help spread the word. I created it to help introduce to youngsters how fun poetry can be. You’ll meet hilarious and heart-warming characters such as Clyde the … Continue reading →

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My Illness this Week Reminded Me of My Old Friend

Posted on February 26, 2016 by russtowne

My Old Friend I’ve been ill this week and as usual my great dog Duke stand at my side the whole time (other than the occasional potty break.) That reminded me of a song lyric I wrote to honor Duke, our … Continue reading →

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Moose Over!

Posted on December 10, 2015 by russtowne

With Love, Russ

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This Is What Happens When You Domesticate a Squirrel

Posted on November 29, 2015 by russtowne

This is what happens when you domesticate a squirrel With love, Russ

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The Grumpadinkles Have Arrived!

Posted on October 26, 2015 by russtowne

The Grumpadinkles on Amazon I’m delighted to announce the arrival of The Grumpadinkles on Amazon.com (U.S.). They’ll hopefully soon be showing up in Canada, the UK, and the rest of Europe and and other parts of the world. This book has been … Continue reading →

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Zach and the Toad Who Road the Bull

Posted on June 4, 2015 by russtowne

Dear friends: I don’t normally post my fiction stories on this blog but decided to make an exception in this case. The story below is a (hopefully) humorous rhyming story for children of all ages. May it brighten the day … Continue reading →

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