Adventures of Miss Patty's Goose & Other Friends

While on vacation more than thirty-five years ago, my husband and I purchased a big cement goose and placed it in our front yard. Through the changing of outfits and various props, the goose has earned quite a reputation. Almost every day, passing traffic slows, and some cars stop by the roadside, for children, and yes, grownups, to view the goose in its seasonal garb. Recently, I have felt inspired to share the goose – as well as other bird friends we have enjoyed through the years - with children who have not had an opportunity to meet Miss Patty's Goose. Thus, I present the book, The Adventures of Miss Patty's Goose and Other Friends, for your enjoyment. Miss Patty and Mr. Ben are fictitious names; however, all stories throughout the book are based on true events.

While on vacation more than thirty-five years ago, my husband and I purchased a big cement goose and placed it in our front yard. Through the changing of outfits and various props, the goose has earned quite a reputation. Almost every day, passing traffic slows, and some cars stop by the roadside, for children, and yes, grownups, to view the goose in its seasonal garb. Recently, I have felt inspired to share the goose – as well as other bird friends we have enjoyed through the years - with children who have not had an opportunity to meet Miss Patty's Goose. Thus, I present the book, The Adventures of Miss Patty's Goose and Other Friends, for your enjoyment. Miss Patty and Mr. Ben are fictitious names; however, all stories throughout the book are based on true events.

Trudy Gibson began her love of writing early in life. Raised in rural North Carolina, she discovered many subjects to write about: family, friends, pets, farm life, and family traditions. She married and raised three sons, while the family traveled stateside and abroad during her husband's military career. She also enjoyed satisfying administrative assistant positions until her retirement. In 2009, Trudy became widowed after fifty-five years of marriage. She has resumed her passion for writing. Heart and Soul – Short Stories, Poems, Songs and Plays, was her first book, which is about people and events important in her life. Her latest publication is a children's book, The Adventures of Miss Patty's Goose and Other Friends. She continues writing scripts for plays, song lyrics, poetry, and short stories.