Ruby’s Plight

Greetings from Guardian Whiskers!

Ruby's  plight, as written by the Taradiddle writers!

The mystery animal in Taradiddle Youth Writing Contest #2 was finally revealed: a ruby-throated hummingbird named Ruby! Our Taradiddle judges are currently reading the 33 stories entered in the Elementary age category and the 20 stories in the High School age category submitted about Ruby's plight flying to her winter home. No doubt, the judges are enjoying their time as there are many good stories. Please be on the lookout for an announcement soon of the top three finalists in each age category. You, too, can enjoy reading the stories, once they are posted on the Taradiddle website, www.tardiddle.org . 

Special thanks to the Taradiddle judges, Julie Dahms, Jimbo Jacobs, and Anna Kelton, DVM.

Encourage a young writer to join the Taradiddle Youth Writing Contests by signing up  here . There are no fees to enter, and always a fun animal story to write!

The ears of the Book Buddies reach a new location!  We are pleased to announce an additional location for the Book Buddies reading program. Residents of Valor on Washington, in Madison, Wisconsin, can now join the Book Buddies reading program every second Wednesday of the month from 5-7 pm in the Community Room. To sign a child up for a 20-minute reading session, please email [email protected] or text (608) 886-8849.

Our Book Buddies team of volunteers is growing!

Please welcome our newest members, Sue Hill and Teddy. 

Here are some fun facts about Teddy:

Age: 5 years old, or so

Type of dog: Black and Tan Coonhound

Adopted from: American Black & Tan Coonhound Rescue

Animal sibling and best friend: Clifford, a 7.5 year old Bluetick Coonhound and retired working dog. His last job was as a Search and Rescue Dog in the national forests.

Favorite treat: almost any food!

Favorite past-time: hunting chipmunks, mice, and squirrels

Favorite way to relax:  napping in the backyard, soaking up the sun

Special skill:  Teddy is an expert excavator. Teddy is also an optimist, and forever hopeful. He knows he's a good dog, and he knows he will be rewarded for his exceptional good behavior with a treat. Teddy will wait very patiently for this treat, no matter how long it takes.

Nicknames: Teddy Bear, Pork Chops

Favorite book genre:  Nature books on rodents

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- Kat and Michelle

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