“On a Dark, Dark Night,” by Sara B. Pierce, illustrated by Rebecca S. Langue and Ellen Schultz, L.E.V.I. publishers ($16.95)
No more nightmares.
Longmont police Detective Sara Pierce, who works in the department’s domestic-violence unit, wrote this for children who witness violence in their homes. The story, in rhyme, follows a troubled polar bear family from the incident that causes Papa Bear to “spend time alone” to the fragile peace Mama Bear and Cub build in his absence.
Family room
Bed & breakfast for up to 30 family-reunion participants, YMCA of the Rockies; call 888-578-9622 or e-mail reunions@ymcarockies.org
Write on.
Want a real deal on lodging for a family reunion? E-mail your name, street address, telephone number, e-mail address and a statement of 30 words (or fewer) about why your family deserves to win 10 lodge rooms for two nights at either Snow Mountain Ranch or the Estes Park YMCA of the Rockies. Submit your entry to reunions@ymcarockies.org. Deadline: March 31. Winners will be announced in April.
Animal almanac
2010 Colorado Division of Wildlife calendar, $6.95, available at Division of Wildlife offices throughout Colorado or at wildlife (click on “wildlife store”)
Critter of the month.
The state wildlife department released a limited number of its debut calendar. With photos from Colorado Outdoors magazines, another CDOW publication, the calendar includes a monthly guide to major hunting and fishing information, watchable wildlife happenings, and license application deadlines.
