Purchase now at Amazon. Please meet Anastasia Pickering (Pickles). She is a six-year-old philosopher who uses her out-of-the-mouth-of-babes wisdom to influence the characters in her life. Her innocent process always concludes with a cleansing, colorful rain that leaves hearts mended and emotions soothed. Today is a special day, for it is Pickle’s sixth birthday and the…
Author Sheila Kilpatrick I wrote the Anastasia Pickering series for everyone who has faced a rainy day. With the encouragement of a good friend and later editor, I put pen to paper after creating the story of Anastasia, a little girl who always runs into rain showers. As a breast cancer survivor, I have faced…
Meet Anastasia Pickering. She is ALMOST a typical six- year old except that she always runs into rain showers. You may think rain isn’t fun, but Anastasia’s colorful and magical sprinkles can wash away your cares. Rufus, the dog, lives in an animal shelter and wants a family very badly. Will he find a new…
Anastasia’s Rain is the story of six-year-old Anastasia Pickering (Pickles), her dog Rufus, a very wise fairy named Patience, and magical rain showers that appear each time Anastasia finds herself in a “pickle.” I would like to invite you to join me in creating a story with your child using the characters in my book.…
It is a warm and beautiful day! Mom will take Pickles and Rufus to the beach after school. Towels, leash, water, and Rufus are by the door waiting for the three o’clock hour!
Pickles and Rufus have enjoyed their summer together. Fun in her neighbor WIll’s pool, playing in the park, sleepovers with friends, and a visit to Nana and Papa’s house kept these two best friends busy! Today, Anastasia is going to the movie with Mom and her best friend Sarah.
Pickles and Rufus are enjoying the summer break. Will, her neighbor, invites them over to swim most days. Rufus is not a fan of the water but loves to play with Will’s dog, Houston:) Have fun everyone!
What a lovely afternoon for Pickles and Rufus to take a trip to the dog park! Rufus loves chasing balls and playing with the other doggies. Let playtime begin!
Pickles was allowed to stay up until 9:00 last night to watch the super bowl. Rufus hung out with his family while napping all evening. It seems football doesn’t excite Anastasia’s best friend:)
Pickles and Rufus have enjoyed playing outside on this crisp Sunday. A family bike ride is in the works for later today, but for now, Pickles is eating lunch while Rufus naps in his bed.
Pickles and Rufus are delighted to have a few warm days this week to get out and play. She, Mom, and Rufus will head to the dog park after school. Rufus is in need of some exercise!
Pickles is very excited that Christmas is just around the corner. She, Mom, and Nana are doing some last minute shopping while Rufus is napping and Dad and Papa are watching ESPN and doing a little gift wrapping of their own. Wishing you all a happy holiday season!
Pickles and Mom cooked all morning on Thanksgiving. They also baked sweet potato and pumpkin pies, which are Dad’s favorites. Rufus wasn’t allowed in the kitchen during prep time but he was eager to get his Thanksgiving treat at dinnertime!
Pickles had a busy day today. She helped her neighbor, Will, and his dad close their pool for the season. Rufus and Will’s dog played hard all day. Now, it is time for rest and dinner:)
Pickles and Rufus 