The Light in the Window — Sarah Ann Kinnear

On the eve of her 7th birthday, Little Pearl and her Mother travel to a nearby meadow and lie down side by side to watch the stars. Little Pearl falls asleep. Suddenly she is awakened by a loud CRACK When she opens her eyes, she sees blue skies and no storm clouds - but she realizes that her Mother is GONE Little Pearl decides to search for her lost Mother by following the Old Winding River around the Big Purple Mountain. Help Little Pearl search for her lost Mother Come along on her birthday adventure In Book 1, "The Light in the Window," you will meet five of Little Pearl's new friends: Miss Sophie, a blind, old woman, who gives her a surprise birthday gift; Rusty, an inquisitive, talking red bird; In-Out, a disappearing blue bunny; the Ponte V, a wise and beautiful ivy bridge; and Olivia, a shy, kind, and understanding gold fish. Read or listen as Little Pearl, now a teenager, relates the tale of her search for her lost Mother, and of her amazing birthday adventure. Follow the Old Winding River, and travel across the beautiful, small Pacific island toward the Big Purple Mountain. Little Pearl's Reflection is a children's educational, adventure series of 7 books. At the conclusion of each book, there are 3 questions for children and adults to discuss together, plus a surprise puzzle piece. 70% of all royalties from sales is designated for helping children via children's hospitals, charities, schools, and Ronald McDonald Houses. Best of all - it's fun and exciting for all ages to read