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Tuesday, January 23, 2007

My Camping Adventure Personalized Book


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Title: My Camping Adventure Personalized Book
Manfacturer: Create-A-Book (Hefty Publishing, Inc.)
Illustrator: Lyn Gray Rackley
Seller: Personalized Children's Books by MadLuck Books
Description: Discover the legend of the old mountain's treasure in this personalized camping adventure. (Ages 4-10)


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Here's the whole story with samples of the illustrations (Personalized information is in red here, but not in the ordered books):




Pages 1 & 2 - Illustration pages

Page 3
It was "Old Teddy Bear," the hermit, who told Dad the story of the mountain's treasure. Now Dad would pass the story along to Mike. "It's over that ridge," Dad told Mike. "We'll have to camp overnight."

Page 4
"We should check our supplies, Mike. We wouldn't want to forget anything," said Dad. Mike's friends, Austin, Steven, and Billy, were there to help load the van. Everyone was very curious about the treasure.

Pages 5 & 6 - Illustration pages

Page 7
There was so much camping gear that Mike, Austin, Steven, and Billy had to get behind Dad and push to make it all fit. Finally, the van was packed. Everyone squeezed in, and off they went. The adventure had begun!

Page 8
It was a long day of traveling, and the children were tired. The setting sun stirred the natural sounds of the forest. After everyone had made camp, Steven studied the map with Mike. "Look, Mike, we'll go this way."

Pages 9 & 10 - Illustration pages

Page 11
That night, Mike could hear an owl hooting in the distance. He found it very difficult to sleep. Everyone was so excited about the treasure! The snoring that was coming from Dad didn't help matters either.

Page 12
Finally, morning came. Everyone was up early and ready to go. "We want to be sure not to leave any trash behind, so let's clean up our campsite," ordered Dad.
"Here is some paper," said Billy, while ripping it up and stuffing it into the trash bag. Mike thought that the paper looked a lot like the map. No, it couldn't be.

Pages 13 & 14 - Illustration Pages
"It's a rough trail, and we'll have to go by horseback," said Dad. "Mike, stay close to Austin, Steven and Billy."

"Don't worry, Dad. You can count on me," said Mike. Dad was glad to have Mike with them.

Page 16
Up the mountain, the trail became narrow and winding. Mike was amazed by the beautiful plant life surrounding them. Finally, everyone stopped for lunch.
"Who has the map?" asked Dad.
"Not me," said Mike.
"Not me," said Steven.
"Not me," said Billy.
"It's gone!" exclaimed Mike. "How will we ever find the treasure?"
"Hmmm... " said Dad. "Perhaps I can remember the way."

Pages 17 & 18 - Illustration pages

Page 19
Dad seemed confident about the way to the treasure. This made Mike feel better about the lost map. "Let's catch some fish for lunch!" Dad said. Mike, Austin, Steven and Billy cast their lines into the clear mountain stream. Mike immediately hooked a big fish. It was big enough for everyone to eat.

Page 20
While everyone helped to prepare lunch, Dad spoke to Mike, Austin, Steven and Billy. "When I was a young cub like you, I met Old Teddy Bear, the hermit, out here in these very woods. I'll tell you his story tonight after dinner." The food was served, and everyone ate until they could eat no more.

Pages 21 & 22 - Illustration pages


Page 23
"The old hermit told me of the mountain's great treasures many years ago. He said that only the wisest of all of the bears would discover the treasure's true value. Tomorrow, we will travel down the mountain stream."

Page 24
The next morning brought dew and beautiful singing birds. Mike smelled the fresh, clean air as they paddled away in their canoe. Mike reminded everyone to put on a life jacket.

Pages 25 & 26 - Illustration Pages

Page 27
Austin leaned over to get a life jacket and fell head first into the cold mountain stream. "Help!" Austin cried. Everyone was alarmed. Mike quickly grabbed a life jacket and threw it out to help Austin swim ashore.

Page 28
Mike helped Austin out of the stream and onto the grassy bank. Dad put an arm around Mike. "That was quick thinking, Mike," said Dad. "I'm very proud of you. Next time, we'll all remember to put on our life jackets before we get in the canoe."

Pages 29 & 30 - Illustration pages

Page 31
Later that day, Dad told everyone to gather around. "How much farther, Dad?" asked Mike.
"We are here," Dad remarked, to everyone's surprise.
"But where's the treasure?" asked Mike.
"Don't you see?" said Dad. "It's all around us, and it's been here all along. It's the natural sounds of the forest. It's in the green trees, the fresh air, and clean water. These things are the real treasures of the mountain."

Page 32
At first, Mike, Austin, Steven and Billy were puzzled. Then, Mike realized what Dad meant! He envisioned the old hermit telling Dad that only the wisest of all of the bears could find the real treasure of the mountain, and he was right!

Pages 33 & 34 - Illustration pages


Page 35
Mike would always remember this special camping adventure, and he would tell all of his friends in Warrenton about his discovery of the real treasures of the mountain.

Page 36
From that day forward, Mike always remembered to respect the beauty and wonder that nature has to offer, and so should everyone.

Dedication page
My Camping Adventure
was created especially for
Michael Jeremy Smith
at the age of 8

With love from
Mom and Dad
June 12, 2006

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