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SUMMARY: In the story, Wilhemena
Brooks’ cousin, Bud Dunphry come to live
with her family. Wil, as she likes to be called,
finds her pink pencil sharpener is missing after
Christmas. Wil knows Bud has it! Who else
would have taken it?
Bud doesn’t like girls! In fact, Bud doesn’t like
anybody. Wil tries to ignore him but he pulls
her friends hair, taken over games, and when
Bud is in trouble he making his “you’re going
to got it” face at her.
After a snowstorm closes school, Wil and her
friends go sled riding. Bud shows up and starts
a snowball fight which lands Wil in her room
for the rest of the day for fighting.
When her pencil sharpener is found, right
where she left it, Wil decides she has to try
harder to understand her cousin and stay out
of trouble. Her mother told her to be nice to
Bud and to treat him like she would like to be
treated. If Wil treats Bud nicely does that
change anything for her?
Brooks’ cousin, Bud Dunphry come to live
with her family. Wil, as she likes to be called,
finds her pink pencil sharpener is missing after
Christmas. Wil knows Bud has it! Who else
would have taken it?
Bud doesn’t like girls! In fact, Bud doesn’t like
anybody. Wil tries to ignore him but he pulls
her friends hair, taken over games, and when
Bud is in trouble he making his “you’re going
to got it” face at her.
After a snowstorm closes school, Wil and her
friends go sled riding. Bud shows up and starts
a snowball fight which lands Wil in her room
for the rest of the day for fighting.
When her pencil sharpener is found, right
where she left it, Wil decides she has to try
harder to understand her cousin and stay out
of trouble. Her mother told her to be nice to
Bud and to treat him like she would like to be
treated. If Wil treats Bud nicely does that
change anything for her?
I'm the author, illustrator
and book designer of the
children's picture book
Janoose The Goose and
the chapter book for 6 to 8
year olds, The Great
Snowball Escapade. I live
in the Delaware Valley of
Pennsylvania, USA and
I'm a member of The
Society of Children's Book
Writers and Illustrators and
Small Publishers of North
America.
and book designer of the
children's picture book
Janoose The Goose and
the chapter book for 6 to 8
year olds, The Great
Snowball Escapade. I live
in the Delaware Valley of
Pennsylvania, USA and
I'm a member of The
Society of Children's Book
Writers and Illustrators and
Small Publishers of North
America.
Read an excerpt from
The Great Snowball Escapade
The Great Snowball Escapade
| SELF PORTRAIT © 2010 |
| J.D. Holiday |
Chapter 1
Wilhemena Brooks watched her cousin, Bud Dunphry race down the
street to the schoolyard gate.
Bud stopped and scooped up some snow. "I don't want to play with
you. Who wants to play with a someone named Wilhemena. It‘s a funny
name," he yelled.
Then Bud threw the snowball at Wil. It hit her in the arm, but it did not
hurt.
Bud ran into the schoolyard.
Wil shouted after him, "I don't want anybody to see me with you
anyway. Who wants to be seen with a bully. And what's wrong with
Wilhemena?
Wilhemena Brooks watched her cousin, Bud Dunphry race down the
street to the schoolyard gate.
Bud stopped and scooped up some snow. "I don't want to play with
you. Who wants to play with a someone named Wilhemena. It‘s a funny
name," he yelled.
Then Bud threw the snowball at Wil. It hit her in the arm, but it did not
hurt.
Bud ran into the schoolyard.
Wil shouted after him, "I don't want anybody to see me with you
anyway. Who wants to be seen with a bully. And what's wrong with
Wilhemena?
Wait till I tell Grandma you don't like her name."
'Wil' was what her father and mother called her. She liked to be called Wil. Bud knew that and was just being mean.
Wil wiped the snow from her arm. Too bad there was not more snow on the ground, she thought. Sledding on Slide Hill
after school would be just the thing to help her forget about her cousin. She could try out the blue sled she got for Christmas.
Wil walked slowly to the schoolyard. She was not in a hurry to see what trouble Bud would get into.
This was the first day back to the Ten Street School after Christmas vacation. Bud was now in her second grade class.
Over the holiday, he and his mother came to live with Wil's family. Aunt Karen lost her job and was looking for a new one.
Wil's parents did not know how long Aunt Karen and Bud would be staying with them.
Bud was a pain. Wil hoped they would not stay with them long. She wondered why Bud could not live with his father
and why was this happening to her? She did not like changes.
Wil closed her hand. She could feel her new pink eraser inside her mitten. Her initials were on it. W.B. She did not want
to lose it, or the pink pencil case that came with it. They were part of a set but the pink pencil sharpener that came with them
was missing. Wil thought Bud took it, though he said he did not have it. Wil had not seen her sharpener since the day after
Christmas when Bud was drawing space monster pictures for his bedroom walls. Rather, her brother, Jason's, bedroom
walls.
Jason was twelve. He went to a military school and liked being a cadet. He liked wearing a uniform like their father.
If Jason did not have to go back to school there would be no bedroom for Bud to stay in and Wil would not have to put up
with him.
Wil sighed. She knew she should be nice to Bud. Her parents say you should be nice to everybody. She liked her Aunt
Karen. They were good friends. Bud did not want to be her friend. She wished Jason did not like to march so much. She
wished Bud were the one going to a military school.
Wil hurried through the schoolyard gate. It was too early for the bell to ring. All the kids were in the playground. No one
was in line yet. Then she saw Bud running toward the boys throwing a ball against the school building.
Wil wished her friend Joey Van Stand was not there. Joey was smaller than Bud. Bud said Joey was a baby. There was
going to be trouble.
Suzie Kemp and Robert Anders hurried over to Wil. Suzie had on the rose perfume she liked. She pointed to Bud and
rubbed her head. "That boy pulled my hair," she wailed. "Who is he?"
Robert was staring at Bud. "Just what we need. Another mean Drew McFarley," he said. "Drew shoots rubber bands. I
think he can shoot ten rubber bands a minute, and they hurt."
"It's not that many," Suzie told Robert. "It's about five rubber bands. He shoots rubber bands at everybody. Have you seen
he’s big dog? It has huge teeth."
Wil was not listening. She was trying to forget about her cousin across the playground.
Robert shook his head. "I think I've seen him before,” he said.
Then somebody began to shout. Wil knew that voice. It was Bud's. Looking around she saw him.
Bud grabbed the ball and stopped the game. The other boys gathered around him.
Robert and Suzie were watching Bud, too. Robert said, "I heard about reform schools in the old days. He's the type of
kid that would go there."
"Yeah. I heard that in reform schools kids eat bread and water and break rocks for exercise," Suzie said.
Bud was shouting at Joey. Wil looked at the ground. She wished the bell would ring soon.
Then Bud pushed Joey.
Suzie cried out, "Oh, no!"
Wil looked up. Now everybody was staring at Bud and Joey. Joey's face was red. He looked scared.
"You cannot play, Shrimp," Bud told Joey. "Go join the babies on the monkey bars."
His arms at his side Joey kept opening and closing his hands. "I can so play," he wailed. His eyes were watery.
Wil rushed across the playground. She had to reach Joey. She did not know what Bud might do next. Suzie and Robert
followed Wil.
Wil stood next to Joey. "Everybody can play," she said.
Bud made his mean face. "I'm not talking to you, Wilhemena," he said.
Joey edged closer to Wil. He whispered, "Yeah, everybody can play."
"Who said, little BABY," Bud said to Joey.
Joey's lips trembled. "The principal, Mrs. Johnson said. She makes the rules," he said.
"The principal isn't here, is she?" Bud shouted.
Wil stepped in front of Joey. I have to be nice, she kept telling herself. She grinned and said, "Those are the rules. Why
don't we start up another game?"
Some of the kids started to play again. "What do you know, Wilhemena?" Bud yelled.
Suzie said, "She doesn't like to be called Wilhemena."
"She likes 'Wil'," Joey said.
"What's going on?" a voice said.
It was Mrs. Campbell, the playground monitor. She was coming closer.
"Oh, nothing," Bud said. He kneeled and pretended to tie his boots.
No one else said a word. "You're new here, aren't you?" Mrs. Campbell asked. "What's your name?"
Bud looked up. "Bud Dunphry," he said. His voice was squeaky.
Wil had an idea. "It's his first day. Bud has to see the principal before school starts," she told the playground monitor.
Then the bell rang. Mrs. Campbell blew her whistle.
Putting a hand on Bud's shoulder, she said, "You can come with me. Bud. I'm heading for the office. Everyone else line
up! Line up!"
"Okay,” Bud mumbled. He fell into step beside Mrs. Campbell then turned and make a face at Wil. It was his, you're-
going-to-get-it face.
Robert stared at Bud. Then he looked at Wil. "Hey," he said. "Isn't he the kid who was with you and your mother at the
store yesterday, Wil?"
Wil frowned. "He's my cousin."
Suzie cried, "Oh, no! You've got problems."
End Of Chapter 1
'Wil' was what her father and mother called her. She liked to be called Wil. Bud knew that and was just being mean.
Wil wiped the snow from her arm. Too bad there was not more snow on the ground, she thought. Sledding on Slide Hill
after school would be just the thing to help her forget about her cousin. She could try out the blue sled she got for Christmas.
Wil walked slowly to the schoolyard. She was not in a hurry to see what trouble Bud would get into.
This was the first day back to the Ten Street School after Christmas vacation. Bud was now in her second grade class.
Over the holiday, he and his mother came to live with Wil's family. Aunt Karen lost her job and was looking for a new one.
Wil's parents did not know how long Aunt Karen and Bud would be staying with them.
Bud was a pain. Wil hoped they would not stay with them long. She wondered why Bud could not live with his father
and why was this happening to her? She did not like changes.
Wil closed her hand. She could feel her new pink eraser inside her mitten. Her initials were on it. W.B. She did not want
to lose it, or the pink pencil case that came with it. They were part of a set but the pink pencil sharpener that came with them
was missing. Wil thought Bud took it, though he said he did not have it. Wil had not seen her sharpener since the day after
Christmas when Bud was drawing space monster pictures for his bedroom walls. Rather, her brother, Jason's, bedroom
walls.
Jason was twelve. He went to a military school and liked being a cadet. He liked wearing a uniform like their father.
If Jason did not have to go back to school there would be no bedroom for Bud to stay in and Wil would not have to put up
with him.
Wil sighed. She knew she should be nice to Bud. Her parents say you should be nice to everybody. She liked her Aunt
Karen. They were good friends. Bud did not want to be her friend. She wished Jason did not like to march so much. She
wished Bud were the one going to a military school.
Wil hurried through the schoolyard gate. It was too early for the bell to ring. All the kids were in the playground. No one
was in line yet. Then she saw Bud running toward the boys throwing a ball against the school building.
Wil wished her friend Joey Van Stand was not there. Joey was smaller than Bud. Bud said Joey was a baby. There was
going to be trouble.
Suzie Kemp and Robert Anders hurried over to Wil. Suzie had on the rose perfume she liked. She pointed to Bud and
rubbed her head. "That boy pulled my hair," she wailed. "Who is he?"
Robert was staring at Bud. "Just what we need. Another mean Drew McFarley," he said. "Drew shoots rubber bands. I
think he can shoot ten rubber bands a minute, and they hurt."
"It's not that many," Suzie told Robert. "It's about five rubber bands. He shoots rubber bands at everybody. Have you seen
he’s big dog? It has huge teeth."
Wil was not listening. She was trying to forget about her cousin across the playground.
Robert shook his head. "I think I've seen him before,” he said.
Then somebody began to shout. Wil knew that voice. It was Bud's. Looking around she saw him.
Bud grabbed the ball and stopped the game. The other boys gathered around him.
Robert and Suzie were watching Bud, too. Robert said, "I heard about reform schools in the old days. He's the type of
kid that would go there."
"Yeah. I heard that in reform schools kids eat bread and water and break rocks for exercise," Suzie said.
Bud was shouting at Joey. Wil looked at the ground. She wished the bell would ring soon.
Then Bud pushed Joey.
Suzie cried out, "Oh, no!"
Wil looked up. Now everybody was staring at Bud and Joey. Joey's face was red. He looked scared.
"You cannot play, Shrimp," Bud told Joey. "Go join the babies on the monkey bars."
His arms at his side Joey kept opening and closing his hands. "I can so play," he wailed. His eyes were watery.
Wil rushed across the playground. She had to reach Joey. She did not know what Bud might do next. Suzie and Robert
followed Wil.
Wil stood next to Joey. "Everybody can play," she said.
Bud made his mean face. "I'm not talking to you, Wilhemena," he said.
Joey edged closer to Wil. He whispered, "Yeah, everybody can play."
"Who said, little BABY," Bud said to Joey.
Joey's lips trembled. "The principal, Mrs. Johnson said. She makes the rules," he said.
"The principal isn't here, is she?" Bud shouted.
Wil stepped in front of Joey. I have to be nice, she kept telling herself. She grinned and said, "Those are the rules. Why
don't we start up another game?"
Some of the kids started to play again. "What do you know, Wilhemena?" Bud yelled.
Suzie said, "She doesn't like to be called Wilhemena."
"She likes 'Wil'," Joey said.
"What's going on?" a voice said.
It was Mrs. Campbell, the playground monitor. She was coming closer.
"Oh, nothing," Bud said. He kneeled and pretended to tie his boots.
No one else said a word. "You're new here, aren't you?" Mrs. Campbell asked. "What's your name?"
Bud looked up. "Bud Dunphry," he said. His voice was squeaky.
Wil had an idea. "It's his first day. Bud has to see the principal before school starts," she told the playground monitor.
Then the bell rang. Mrs. Campbell blew her whistle.
Putting a hand on Bud's shoulder, she said, "You can come with me. Bud. I'm heading for the office. Everyone else line
up! Line up!"
"Okay,” Bud mumbled. He fell into step beside Mrs. Campbell then turned and make a face at Wil. It was his, you're-
going-to-get-it face.
Robert stared at Bud. Then he looked at Wil. "Hey," he said. "Isn't he the kid who was with you and your mother at the
store yesterday, Wil?"
Wil frowned. "He's my cousin."
Suzie cried, "Oh, no! You've got problems."
End Of Chapter 1
About JANOOSE
THE GOOSE
Janoose the Goose is
visiting her cousin,
Molly the Duck on the
farm. Janoose likes the
barnyard very much but
she must go home
because there are no
job openings there.
When her flight home
arrives, the fox has
begun a crime spree,
and Janoose is the only
one who can stop
him.
| In grammar school, I wrote my first story but did not began to write seriously until I was in my thirties. I love writing. In the 6th grade I wrote my first story. I can't remember much about it only that it was a rainy afternoon and fun. Is seemed to be a one time thing. In high school I read 'To Kill a Mockingbird' a book I love. I remember thinking how I wished Tom Robinson, an innocent man, had not died and if I wrote a story like that it would end happily for my characters. Of course, along the way of learning the craft of writing it would be my characters who in their magical way lead me to how their stories should end. I've had a few short stories published in a Chapbook called, Trespasses (1994) and in a literary magazine. I've had an agent, and I've had editors interested in my stories but no published books. Today, fortunately, it is becoming easier for writers to make it happen for themselves. The story Janoose the Goose is a story I had thought about writing for many years. In the 1980's I wrote the first draft, which was a nursing rhyme. By the 1990's I had begun to think that the old type of nursing rhyme where the fox is out to eat the members of the barnyard was not what I wanted children reading my books to have to think about. If you know this story, you might wonder how I developed the plot line. One day I was shopping for pillows, and being allergic to feathers I sought the alternative. Suddenly I realized the farm community, especially those who wore feathers, had another reason to be afraid of the fox. And Janoose had every reason to chase the fox away. ~ JD Holiday Some of my favorite quotes. ~THERE are some people who live in a dream world, and there are some who face reality; and then there are those who turn one into the other.~ D. H. Everett ~Just remember, writers are the only adults who get to spend all day in their pajamas playing with imaginary friends.~ Paul Bishop -Quote by me. ~I can't explain the complete satisfaction I get when I finish a painting only to say it is as close to when someone who loves me says, "I understand." ~ JD Holiday |
Review by Author Beverly Stowe McClure
A Delightful Story! Janoose's vacation on the farm is over. It's time to fly home, but she isn't even packed when
the first flock of geese flies overhead. Molly the duck wants Janoose to stay with her and her duckling,
Deedee. Janoose can't stay, however, for she has no job on the farm, but she does have a job at the lighthouse.
So she packs her backpack to be ready to join the next flight of geese.
When a fox with sharp teeth tries to catch Deedee, and Janoose saves the baby duck, everything changes. Why
does the fox attack the farm animals? What does he want? Will he return? As it turns out, the fox has a good
reason for chasing the farm animals, and it's not what you think. I'm not telling, but the fox's motives add a
nice surprise to the story.
A goose that wears glasses, a fox up to no good, and a barnyard of farm animals make for a story that will
delight young readers. Parents, be prepared to read it over and over to your children. Ms. Holiday's whimsical
artwork and the expressions on the animals' faces, even to the smiling scarecrow, add a nice touch to the
story.
~
Review by Reviewer and Multi-genre author, Mayra Calvani
In the farm, all is well until the Naughty fox decides to stop for a little visit... well, a little visit that translates
into bullying and terrorizing the little innocent ducklings. Luckily, Janoose the Goose is there to defend the
duckling and chase the fox away. I impressed by the goose's bravery, the other farm animals decide it would
be great if Janoose could stay at the farm and keep order, but Janoose is supposed to fly away soon, and
besides, there are no jobs available for her at the farm.But if Janoose leaves, who will defend the other
animals against the fox? Will Janoose be able to stay, after all?
Janoose the Goose is a cute, engaging story that will be enjoyed by young children ages 3 to 8. My daughter,
though she's old for the book, read it with Interest and loved the illustrations. The artwork, done also by the
author, fits the story well. The illustrations, though simple, are colorful and attractive and have a traditional
style that I've always enjoyed in children's books. Janoose the Goose is a worthy addition to a any kid's or
classroom shelf.
Posted by Mayra Calvani http://mayrassecretbookcase.blogspot.com
Janoose the Goose is an excellent children's book for anyone with young children. I bought this book for my
friend's child and they both absolutely LOVE IT! It's a great story, with great pictures and reminds you that
if you are a good person, who does good things, in the end good things will happen to you.
By S. Hagopian
Janoose the Goose is Great. My almost 3 year old loves Janoose, Molly and Deedee. He loves saying Janoose
the Goose over and over and over again. The story is cute and easy to follow, but not so childish that parents
can't stand to read it repeatedly. The illustrations are bright and colorful and help you and your child to
picture yourselves on the farm!
By J. Winski
Entertaining Childrens Book. Janoose the Goose is an excellent book for children of all ages...I highly
recommend it for anyone looking to purchase an entertaining and clever book...guaranteed your children,
nieces, nephews, and friends will all love it!
by C. MONAGHAN
I enjoyed reading this with my great grand children. The pictures are awesome and add so much to the story.
This could be the beginning of the Janoose the Goose detective stories - sort of like the Hercule Poirot sleuth
of the barnyard.
by Jean S. Eisele
Reviews of JANOOSE THE GOOSE
Reviewer, Mayra Calvani
CALLS Janoose "cute" "an engaging story,"and says,"the
colorful and attractive artwork, fits the story well. "
READ MayraCalvani's full review below!
Reviews of The GREAT SNOWBALL ESCAPADE
Review by Nata Romeo
I highly recommend The Great Snowball Escapade. My daughter and I love the book! J.D. Holiday is a very talented
writer and illustrator. Children can relate to Wilhemena's life being turned upside down when her cousin Bud moves in
with her and her family. Bud is misunderstood. At first there is alot of tension, blaming between the cousins, even the kids
at school blamed Bud for everything that went wrong. In the end everything works out. Wilhemena and Bud learned to
trust each other as friends do.
http://aritistadonna.blogspot.com/
~~~~~~~~
Marie V. Cole (Wayne, NJ USA)
Children should learn how to treat each other fairly. This book gives "little people" the positive idea of dealing with "doing" just
that. In this story, THE GREAT SNOWBALL ESCAPADE, the girl, Wil, finds out that others are not all bad just because they
might appear to be mean sometimes. She finds herself judging others with little cause. Wil has to continually try and over look
her cousin, Bud's negative behavior and in the process discovers what they both need to do to get along peacefully. A "must
have" book to read for the development and reinforcement of good sociological attributes in children.
~~~~~~~~
It's not easy being a kid! Grownups invariably forget how difficult it is to be a child, this book's author does not! This
reminds me of my childhood and the problems I encountered. I'm sure it will make my child feel like he is "normal" in this
crazy world.
by Emma Knightley, (PA, USA)
~~~~~~~
A story all school children can identify with. Wilhelmina has had a rotten Christmas, thanks to her mean cousin Bud
coming to stay. Things don't get any better when she returns to school - not only is Bud in the same class, but she has to
sit next to him! Bud is the school bully. He dictates who is allowed to play and where, he fights with Wil and her friends,
deliberately gets her into trouble with teachers and her Mum, and there is no getting away from him because now he lives
in her home!
Bud's parents are going through a divorce, and Wil's Mum encourages her to be understanding and nice to Bud, but
that's not easy when he's so mean.
"The Great Snowball Escapade" has a believable and likeable heroine and children will easily identify with her and the
situations she finds herself in. The book is effectively illustrated throughout with simple line-drawings.
Do Bud and Wil finally sort out their differences? You'll just have to read the book to find out.
by Angela Cater Children's writer... (Manchester, UK)
Review by Nata Romeo
I highly recommend The Great Snowball Escapade. My daughter and I love the book! J.D. Holiday is a very talented
writer and illustrator. Children can relate to Wilhemena's life being turned upside down when her cousin Bud moves in
with her and her family. Bud is misunderstood. At first there is alot of tension, blaming between the cousins, even the kids
at school blamed Bud for everything that went wrong. In the end everything works out. Wilhemena and Bud learned to
trust each other as friends do.
http://aritistadonna.blogspot.com/
~~~~~~~~
Marie V. Cole (Wayne, NJ USA)
Children should learn how to treat each other fairly. This book gives "little people" the positive idea of dealing with "doing" just
that. In this story, THE GREAT SNOWBALL ESCAPADE, the girl, Wil, finds out that others are not all bad just because they
might appear to be mean sometimes. She finds herself judging others with little cause. Wil has to continually try and over look
her cousin, Bud's negative behavior and in the process discovers what they both need to do to get along peacefully. A "must
have" book to read for the development and reinforcement of good sociological attributes in children.
~~~~~~~~
It's not easy being a kid! Grownups invariably forget how difficult it is to be a child, this book's author does not! This
reminds me of my childhood and the problems I encountered. I'm sure it will make my child feel like he is "normal" in this
crazy world.
by Emma Knightley, (PA, USA)
~~~~~~~
A story all school children can identify with. Wilhelmina has had a rotten Christmas, thanks to her mean cousin Bud
coming to stay. Things don't get any better when she returns to school - not only is Bud in the same class, but she has to
sit next to him! Bud is the school bully. He dictates who is allowed to play and where, he fights with Wil and her friends,
deliberately gets her into trouble with teachers and her Mum, and there is no getting away from him because now he lives
in her home!
Bud's parents are going through a divorce, and Wil's Mum encourages her to be understanding and nice to Bud, but
that's not easy when he's so mean.
"The Great Snowball Escapade" has a believable and likeable heroine and children will easily identify with her and the
situations she finds herself in. The book is effectively illustrated throughout with simple line-drawings.
Do Bud and Wil finally sort out their differences? You'll just have to read the book to find out.
by Angela Cater Children's writer... (Manchester, UK)
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