Ahoy there!

Welcome aboard!

Set sail with Sailor Bean!

The sun is shining and a warm wind is blowing. It's a great day for sailing. Come aboard and learn about letters, numbers, and colors with Sailor Bean and his sea friends.

Sometimes Mommy or Daddy needs to go away for a little while because they have important work to do. Sailor Bean understands. His Mommy is in the Navy and needs to go away sometimes. He misses her, but he's learned some ways to use his happy memories to help navigate those days when he feels sad. 

Sailor Bean has a lot to be thankful for. He sails around on his boat and has a lot of nice sea friends to play with. In all of these blessings, he sees glimpses of God's love and care for him. Sometimes things happen that make Sailor Bean worried or sad, like when a storm is coming or when one of his friends is sick. On those days, Sailor Bean sends God a Mayday to ask for help. 

Do you see glimpses of God doing good things in your life? Are there some things you would like to ask for help with? Sailor Bean likes to write or draw his God Glimpses and Maydays in his praise and prayer journal. You can too! 

About the Author

Kathleen holds a Master of Arts degree in Humanities (Literature) and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology. Her studies in creative writing include numerous writing courses and a writing mentorship with the University of Toronto.

The sailing life on Lake Ontario was Kathleen's initial inspiration to write about Sailor Bean for the amusement of her grandchildren. These days, she spends more time on a paddle-board off the coast of the Dominican Republic, but still loves to share the stories of Sailor Bean and his sea friends. 


It is a pleasure to share Sailor Bean and his friends with you and the children you love!


What are readers saying about Sailor Bean?

"I operate a dayhome and the Sailor Bean books are a favorite with the preschoolers I look after. When they choose their nap-time stories Sailor Bean is often chosen. I think they enjoy the easy to understand words and the pretty watercolor paintings that the book is illustrated with." Amazon Customer

"Sailor Bean is a delightful character. The artwork is cheerful. The Sailor Bean books are a fun way to share my love of sailing with my grandchildren."  Amazon Customer


OTHER BOOKS BY KATHLEEN HEGEDUS

An American fighter pilot; a Hungarian farmer's daughter; for the rest of the world the end of the war meant peace, but in Eastern Europe the trouble was just beginning.

Go to Clouds Over Markota website

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