
| Karen Carr |
| My Hot Air Balloon by Karen Carr What would it be like to fly in a hot air balloon? This story gives us an interesting interpretation of what it would be like from the imaginative eyes of a little boy and his dog. Come along and join them on their adventure and see what they see from the heights of a balloon. Imagine with them as they soar among the clouds. |

| Karen Carr is the author of children’s picture book, The Many Hats of Jeremiah Porter. She has also published a poem, Mama’s Apron and a short story, Mama’ Sewing Machine. She is retired and lives in Mason City Iowa. She enjoys spending time with her four grandchildren. Illustrator, Leigh Drzycimski, is a busy home-schooling mom of 4 (ages 17, 13, 9, and 7). She loves to draw, paint, read, and hang out with her husband, kids, and their crazy black and white Schnoodle, Vivie. She and her family live in Mason City, Iowa. |


| Mystery at Burr Oak: A Dog named Wang by Karen Carr Who says a dog is man’s best friend? Could be a woman’s best friend too. When a stray dog and a wealthy but lonely city girl connect, everyone comes out a winner. Penny Powers begins a new life when her uncle leaves her his rural Iowa estate, Burr Oak. She and the dog, Wanger Doops, become best friends in the midst of thrilling intrigue and romance. A surprising hero emerges when the mystery at Burr Oak is solved. |