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New Release!!!
Slater Mountain: Horses & Dreams Creative Coloring
Author, Judy Ricketts-White
     The author has illustrated fun and dreams found in the ﬁctional adventure Slater Mountain Book Seires. This coloring book and book series is for readers ages eight and up, available on amazon.com.
     In “Horses & Dreams Creative Coloring,” pre-teens and teens can express their creative talents as they get to know Bailey Mathews, her horses, family and friends. Readers will experience fun, laughter, learning, danger and excitement as they read and color along with the stories.
     Author Judy Ricketts-White, uses the horse skills learned working with her own horses in her everyday life, such as, patience, communication, mental and emotional agility, facing fears, overcoming obstacles and learning to think under pressure. She weaves these elements and much more into her storytelling and illustrations.

Children's fiction and coloring book, ages 8 and up
Paperback $13.95 + shipping/tax

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New Release!!!
Slater Mountain: Yellowstone
Author, Judy Ricketts-White
     In Book 3, Slater Mountain...where a girl and her horse are best friends, where life is connected to the land and the seasons, where storms are severe, and fate sits at a crossroad.
     Bailey Mathews has always had a deep connection to animals, now her communication skills are expanding. A spirit wolf appears to Bailey, and she is worried and confused by these new spiritual experiences.
     Bailey's dad, Will, agrees to help his old Army buddy, Mark, now a Park Ranger at Yellowstone National Park, with some bison that were stranded during a snowstorm. Plans need to change in order to reunite the separated bison with the rest of the herd in the severe conditions. Bailey may be able to help using her newfound abilities.
     Author Judy Ricketts-White tells a fictional story using solid horse-handling principles in her recently published book “Slater Mountain: Yellowstone.” This adventure is written for ages nine and up, and is the third book in the series.

Children's fiction, ages 8 and up
Paperback $15.95 + shipping/tax

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Testimonials
February 7, 2023
“In Yellowstone, book three of Judy Ricketts-White’s Slater Mountain series for young readers, we get not only an engaging story and likeable characters, but a good measure of honest-to-goodness horse training gold. The author clearly and effortlessly weaves into her story line the principles and techniques of ‘natural’ horsemanship, an approach that is humane, highly effective, and immensely satisfying. There’s no better way to impart useful knowledge than to wrap it in a good yarn, and once again, Ricketts-White demonstrates her skill at doing just that.”
                    – Rick Lamb, PhD
                        Host of “The Horse Show” on radio and television
                        Co-author of The Revolution in Horsemanship
                        (with Robert M. Miller, DVM)

April 1, 2022
The story described the experience of horse riding with a suspenseful story that captured the interest of my 8 year old grandson and his 10 year old sister. They are looking forward to more adventures.       – Cristina Olaru, Vermont

December 30, 2019
     Slater Mountain is a tender and timeless tale written with an insightful interweaving of colorful characters and drama that makes it an easy read. Judy portrays a deep understanding of both the horse and human worlds. You will leave wanting more!
                           - Ricci LaTerra, Author of the Papa Bing Books Series

5 stars - January 24, 2016
A poignant story about persevering through challenges, respecting family and taking on responsibility and risks. The relationships between characters include not only those among fellow humans, but instructively, also horses extending the tale's arc into the realm of a coming-of-age classic.
- Joan Carolyn, Connecticut

New Release!
Jig Goes to the Zoo

Author, Julia Kneeland
Illustrator, Rachael Budd
Jig Goes to the Zoo is an adventure story about a dog named Jig. He lives in a big city with his family. One day he finds out the children are going on a field trip to the zoo. Jig decides he wants to go too. He sneaks on the bus to the zoo and when he arrives, he can’t believe how big and exciting it is. Jig ends up being chased by a squirrel but manages to lose him when he ducks into the reptile house.
Children's Fiction, ages 3 and up, Paperback $14.99 + shipping/tax

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Thomas Hooker: Puritan Minister and Founder of the Connecticut Colony

Author, Julia Kneeland
Illustrator, Rebekah Budd
Thomas Hooker played an instrumental role in Connecticut’s history. He was a Puritan minister as well as a statesman. Hooker’s beliefs led him to become the founder of the Connecticut Colony. He believed that colonists should have a say in how they were governed. Hooker felt that all men had the right to vote and that they did not need to be members of the church to do so.
Children's Biography, History
Paperback $14.99 + shipping/tax

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Slater Mountain:
The Journey
Author, Judy Ricketts-White

Moonbeam Children's Book Awards - 2017 Award Winner
     October 4, 2017, Slater Mountain: The Journey, along with author, Judy Ricketts-White and Mecate Press were the recipients of this prestigious award.
     In Book 1, Bailey Mathews lives with her family on Slater Mountain, at the edge of the wilderness. Bailey is passionate about horses, her best friends are her horses. She rides everyday, and studies solid horsemanship principles with her mom, a clinician and horse trainer. She even documents a herd of wild mustangs. At fifteen, Bailey’s life seems perfect, but her life is about to change forever. When disaster strikes, her grandpa is injured during a severe storm. She makes a difficult decision, summons all her courage and skills, and sets out alone, on a dangerous journey, through the rough, back country to get help.
     Author Judy Ricketts-White tells a fictional story using solid horse-handling principles in her book “Slater Mountain: The Journey.” This adventure is written for ages nine and up, and is the first book in the series.
Children's fiction, ages 8 and up
Paperback $11.95 + shipping/tax

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Testimonials
5 stars – March 30, 2023
Equine Communication in a Story
Judy writes Slater Mountain from her deep reservoir of equine and horsemanship knowledge. Each chapter is a full lesson in the communication between horses and humans. This technical wisdom is imparted through a believable and engaging family story of life on a horse farm on a distant mountain. The main character Bailey Mathews is thrust into a rescue mission with her Mustang, Nugget, the trial proves her maturity and capability in a rustic world fraught with the everyday dangers of rugged ranch life. A sweet spot of hope when emergency strikes is the handsome Noah who comes to her aid. Their meeting kindles a few sparks of teen romance with the boy from the far side of the mountain.
If you are an avid equestrian hoping to learn better communication with your horse then Slater Mountain: The Journey, book one of the series imparts a wealth of knowledge for you.
– Carolyn Stearns, Author and Storyteller

Slater Mountain: The Legend
Author, Judy Ricketts-White
In Book 2, Bailey Mathews and her friend Noah Collins go on a trail ride to observe the herd of wild horses that she has been documenting. They continue riding and Bailey shows Noah an overlook spot she discovered in the wilderness. Through strange and dangerous circumstances, the two riders accidentally stumble into a beautiful and forgotten world, and find themselves trapped. Bailey and Noah need to survive and find a way out. Noah realizes that he has a connection to the ancient site and shares his knowledge with Bailey. Will pooling their talents be enough to get them home and help them protect this ancient historical site that provides spiritual inspiration?
Author Judy Ricketts-White tells a fictional story using solid horse-handling principles in her recently published book “Slater Mountain: The Legend.” This adventure is written for ages nine and up, and is the second book in the series.
Children's fiction, ages 8 and up
Paperback $15.95 + shipping/tax

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Count Me
Never Lost
Author, Elizabeth M. Ricketts,
Editor, Judy Ricketts-White
Count Me Never Lost is a poetic exploration of love and loss, birth, growth and death, and the indomitable human spirit. Elizabeth M. Ricketts, New York Times published poet and Florida Poet Laureate Nominee, wrote of people, relationships and events through the unique lens of her own experience. Included in this book, is a thank you letter from Attorney General, Robert F. Kennedy to the author, after receiving the poem The Ballad of J.F.K.
Poetry, all ages
Paperback $12.95 + shipping/tax

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Jig Gets Lost

Author, Julia Kneeland
Illustrator, Rachael Budd
        2021 Royal Dragonfly Book Awards Winner of honorable mention in the pet and animal category.
        Jig Gets Lost is an adventure story about a dog named Jig. He lives in a big city and decides he wants to go exploring. One day he leaves his home and discovers the wonderful smells from the street vendors selling all different kinds of foods. He meets a young vendor who gives him a treat! But when he looks around to get back home, he cannot find his way. Read on to find out how Jig gets back!
Children's Fiction, ages 3 and up,    Paperback $14.99 + shipping/tax

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The Owl Watchman

Artist/Author, Frietha Lawrence
2022 Indie Book Award Finalist for illustrations.
Behind every picture there is a story to tell. Here artist, Frietha Lawrence shares the delightful insights that helped her frame their creation. The owl knows – He has been watching!
Art, all ages
Paperback $18.95 + shipping/tax

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Slater Mountain: Horses & Dreams Creative Coloring

New Release!
Published August 15, 2023.

Slater Mountain: Yellowstone

New Release!!!
Published October 18, 2022.

Slater Mountain:
The Legend

Published September 1, 2018.