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Lois Witham

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Author, mother and grandmother, Lois Witham, brings old-fashioned fun to her stories. Whether the child is reading or being read to, numerous opportunities are provided for them to take part in her stories.

Lois’ roots in Maine date back over several generations. She grew up in Reading, Massachusetts. Her mother, the daughter of Dr. Harry R. Farris and Mamie Prince Blake Farris was raised in Oxford, Maine. Lois’ summer vacations have been spent on Farris camp on Thompson Lake in Oxford. The camp has been the place for summer vacations every year. The land was purchased by her grandfather in 1891, when he was nineteen years old. Hearing family stories from her grandmothers  and other family members, has always been a source of pleasure for Lois. Her deep affection for children has made writing this book, to preserve memories for others, a most pleasant task.

In "The Pork Thieves," Lois relates a story passed down through many generations of her family. Western Maine towns and historic figures come to life for the reader as the children in the story relate tales of Snow Falls and Mollyockett during an exciting, and a little scary, evening spent alone. Their adventure with the Pork Thieves will keep the attention of all. Young readers will learn how Western Maine children, in the past, lived and played. This is a chapter book and a perfect addition to the family library for the young reader. Additionally, this book is fun for all ages. Even adults reading it to their children and grandchildren have remarked what delightful reading it is.

"My Name Is . . ." is a bright, colorful book for younger children. Each colorful page contains fun pictures that follow along a young girl's adventure of "growing" her name, by adding to it the names of things she likes. At the end of the book, children have a place to make their own special name. This book will put a smile on your face as you share it with a special child of your own.

Lois wrote and illustrated both books. Two more books are presently in the works and will be available on this web site after publication.

The Pork Thieves - $14.95

My Name Is... - $8.95