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Judy is a 75 year old grandmother, who is hoping her dreams of becoming a beloved storyteller of children's books comes true. Born in Atlantic City, New Jersey, she learned early that the tides come in and go out. It was when the tides went out in her life, she came down with Lupus and it changed her life. In her isolation, she discovered her love for writing and creating children's stories. Her books are not only fun, they teach them facts and triggers their emotions. Some express love and kindness and stimulates their hopes and dreams, which is vital in a child's life. I may not be a child, I am 75 and I am hoping my dreams come true and you will love my books. The Fishermen and the Mermaids, Grandmother's Tin Box, The Wicked Wizard and the Worms, and Do You Think She's A Witch? Look for upcoming books: "The Secret of the Penguins" and "The Crossed-Eyed Kitten"
Reviewed by Amy Raines for Readers' Favorite
A Christmas Miracle At Ground Zero by Judith M. Ackerman follows a family of mice, living in New York City, who see the first responders' rescue efforts on September 11th, 2001. The mice watch in horror at the devastation of the fallen towers and in awe of those that stayed throughout the days and nights that followed to help the victims and clean up the debris. They wanted nothing more than to help the humans that worked so hard at Ground Zero but didn’t know what they could do to help. With so much work already done and so much left to do, the final responders at Ground Zero constructed a cross and prayed for those who had lost their lives and those still buried too deep in the ground. How could a small family of mice help those affected by the disaster?
The family of mice in A Christmas Miracle At Ground Zero by Judith M. Ackerman shares the events of the day the Twin Towers were destroyed in a way that kids can easily comprehend and learn from. The illustrations are beautiful images that enlighten young readers as they follow the story. I love the way the family of mice was affected by the events as much as their human counterparts. Yet, everyone worked together, inspiring the mice to try to help, providing an emotional impact that will help kids understand the importance of this historical event. I recommend this story to young children of an age to comprehend the events.
