Listen to the Stars - Hardcover

by Karen Woodall (Author)

Listen to the Stars is the first of many colorful children's books about Kkay, also known as Karen. This book is an adventure in a six year olds logic and reasoning. Kkay believes she can hear the stars and doesn't understand why no one else does. Just ask Kkay, if you listen closely you can hear them moving. KKay would say "I'm this many", holding up her left hand and pointing finger. Yes she can count and knows exactly how many that is. Kkay knows everything because she is six years old. She's not always right but knows what she believes. In Hawaii, Kkay lives with her Mother, Father, brothers Victor and Ralph. Her Father is a Chief Petty Officer in the Navy and is gone a lot. Her Mother takes care of her and her brothers. She is the middle child. At this time in her life her youngest brother Jacob hasn't been born yet. Kkay doesn't miss much she knows exactly where babies come from; they picked her brother Ralph up at the hospital. Future books include stories are about her Mother's bedtime magical powers and that Santa Clause likes buttermilk. Yes, she believes in Santa because he comes to her house. Kkay's house doesn't have a chimney but her Mother made a fireplace out of brick paper and a bookcase. Kkay knows that Santa doesn't need a real chimney besides in Hawaii and no one needs a fireplace. Kkay believes she has the answer to many of life's mysteries. She doesn't realize they are not necessarily the right answers. There is peace in knowing what you know, if only life remained uncomplicated.

Author Biography

About the Author: Karen Woodall and her husband Rick are empty nesters. They have four wonderful children and have just been blessed with Judah, the first of many grandchildren to come. They live at "The Rock" on Chinook Pass in Washington State.