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"They trot past the cannon,
waddle under the old stone clock.
They weave through the spring flowers,
All but one, ends up on the dock.
Oh, no! Who is missing?
Mother Mallard counts, 'One , two, three...'
Eight little ducklings in all,
where could our little Peanut be?"
A Peanut's Tale is a heartfelt story about a duckling who wanders from the safety of the lake, but finds a home with two little girls.
The book touches on the rewards of opening your home, and the love gained. .
Throughout the book, homage is paid to the local history of The Children's Lake in Boiling Springs, PA. The text and illustrations highlight the bubble, tavern, and many local landmarks known well through the community. For locals, it touches upon their love of Children's Lake. And for others, you will fall in love with this beautiful community through the illustrations and rhyme.
A Peanut's Tale is truly a work of heart. A mother's childhood story, in her daughter's words.
You will quickly notice the illustrations bringing the Lake to life.
I can bet that you will catch yourself wanting to reach into the book and pet Peanut.
waddle under the old stone clock.
They weave through the spring flowers,
All but one, ends up on the dock.
Oh, no! Who is missing?
Mother Mallard counts, 'One , two, three...'
Eight little ducklings in all,
where could our little Peanut be?"
A Peanut's Tale is a heartfelt story about a duckling who wanders from the safety of the lake, but finds a home with two little girls.
The book touches on the rewards of opening your home, and the love gained. .
Throughout the book, homage is paid to the local history of The Children's Lake in Boiling Springs, PA. The text and illustrations highlight the bubble, tavern, and many local landmarks known well through the community. For locals, it touches upon their love of Children's Lake. And for others, you will fall in love with this beautiful community through the illustrations and rhyme.
A Peanut's Tale is truly a work of heart. A mother's childhood story, in her daughter's words.
You will quickly notice the illustrations bringing the Lake to life.
I can bet that you will catch yourself wanting to reach into the book and pet Peanut.
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Dedication:
Thank you to those who first handed us a paintbrush; These illustrations would be colorless without you. Thank you to those who introduced us to rhyme; These words would be graceless without you. Thank you to those who have shared in our adoration of Children's Lake; These memories would hold less heart without you. Thank you to all of those who have encouraged our adventure; This story would mean so much less without you to share it with. Love, Terri and Lauren To my girls, Who can color the sun with a single yellow crayon, Who can always spot the moon in the vast night sky, And who can catch all the stars in a single mason jar. May you never be too old for children's books. bedtime stories, and goodnight kisses. You are, and always will be, my favorite story. Mom |
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Children's Lake
Boiling Springs, PA
Peanut’s story is set around Children’s Lake, located in charming south central Pennsylvania. In the mid-1700s, the nearby community partially dammed a brook fed by over 30 natural springs to be used for an iron works and later a grist mill. In one location, as the water flows out of the earth, locals noticed an enchanting bubbling effect with it, giving the appearance of a boiling spring. Children’s Lake was the result of this effort, and forms the center of Boiling Springs to this day.
The splendor of Children’s Lake is more than its beauty and peaceful atmosphere. At the intersection of Front Street sits the picturesque Veteran Memorial Clock Tower. This structure was built with stones from a barn that served as a junction on the Underground Railroad. The town’s founder was charged and convicted for aiding runaway slaves on their quest for freedom. Boiling Springs acts as a crucial midpoint stop on the Appalachian trail, still welcoming travelers and providing hospitality to all who come.
Terri Elliott grew up near Children’s Lake, and was inspired to create A Peanut’s Tale from her adventures with her own little duckling. Terri and her brother, Greg, had found Peanut and took care of him when he seemed lost. Peanut found his way into both their home and their hearts. For years, she dreamed of preserving the endearing memories she had of Peanut in the form of a children’s book.
Terri shared the love of Children’s Lake with her own children as they grew. They regularly visited The Bubble, and could be found along the lake’s edge feeding the ducklings and swans. Although life took them from the lake’s view at times, the story and the memories never strayed. Years later, Terri and her daughter teamed up to share a story of a duckling who has lost his way, to share the beauty of this community and provide Peanut a lasting home.
The splendor of Children’s Lake is more than its beauty and peaceful atmosphere. At the intersection of Front Street sits the picturesque Veteran Memorial Clock Tower. This structure was built with stones from a barn that served as a junction on the Underground Railroad. The town’s founder was charged and convicted for aiding runaway slaves on their quest for freedom. Boiling Springs acts as a crucial midpoint stop on the Appalachian trail, still welcoming travelers and providing hospitality to all who come.
Terri Elliott grew up near Children’s Lake, and was inspired to create A Peanut’s Tale from her adventures with her own little duckling. Terri and her brother, Greg, had found Peanut and took care of him when he seemed lost. Peanut found his way into both their home and their hearts. For years, she dreamed of preserving the endearing memories she had of Peanut in the form of a children’s book.
Terri shared the love of Children’s Lake with her own children as they grew. They regularly visited The Bubble, and could be found along the lake’s edge feeding the ducklings and swans. Although life took them from the lake’s view at times, the story and the memories never strayed. Years later, Terri and her daughter teamed up to share a story of a duckling who has lost his way, to share the beauty of this community and provide Peanut a lasting home.
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"A Peanut's Tale recreates the pure essence of young life while navigating the emotional passageway of inevitable change. The naturalistic detail of the illustrations paired with the sweet sway of poetry depicts a story of warmth, compassion, and empathy. A book you'll keep for your children's children."
- Dina Flickinger, LCSW |
"A Peanut's Tale is a testament to Boiling Springs and Children's Lake as much as to the power of memory and imagination. Its rhymes and illustrations remind us of the value of family - not just the family we're born with, but the family we choose to build with one another."
- Benjamin Walker |