"Magical, heartwarming and scientific! This touching story of a redwood tree's over 500-year lifetime educates us about every scientific aspect of the redwood trees and their forest community. The cycles, the seasons and all the life that passes through the habitat over their mighty life span, including the forest animals, Native Americans and ultimately the people who viewed these majestic wonders as revenue, will stir your soul. The redwood tree's perspective, Native American wisdom, and people with determination and the spirit of Mother Earth bring hope to the redwoods and to us all."
--Pattie MillsTeacher, publisher of The Connection Magazine
"This tender adventure story, sprinkled with poems, prayers and magic, is proof that the voice of one plucky redwood seedling can teach us more about the preciousness of the forest than a stack of environmental reports."
--Dan HamburgFormer U.S. Representative, Executive Director, Voice of the Environment
The Life of a Decorator Crab
"The author has wisely used words to paint for us a delightful world of ocean creatures, and at the same time, weaves scientific knowledge into the adventures of Lacy, the decorator crab. As Lacy learns about love, friendship, and survival, so do we. Lessons on man's involvement and impact on the animal world are taught through a musical rhythm of language and poetry; and somehow, we share the warmth and reassurance that life can be good in an uncertain and scary world."
--Gloria BlombergEducator for 32 years
"Loretta Halter is that rare combination of poet, wordsmith, and artist. In her new story, Lacy's Journey, she blends all her gifts together to produce a wonderful story that all children will love. Her stories are always filled with compassion for nature and the wonder of the world, and is rich with scientific information that every parent will appreciate."
--Doris DunnEducator for 16 years
