Meps and Frankie are very excited to introduce someone special in these chapters!
By the way, if you are located near Dunedin, Florida, you can find the Dunedin Teddy Bear Hunt group mentioned in the video on Facebook.
Looking for the previous chapters? Here they are!
Looking for the next chapters? Here they are!
You can find the whole series (in reverse order — chapter 1 is at the bottom) in the Reading The Joyful Bear category.
Juanita with Frankie
This is my brother’s best friend, Juanita. The two of them have been buddies for many years, and Hank serves as a guide for Juanita when they go out to restaurants and events. Technically, this is called, “the blind leading the blind.”
Juanita came up to Hank’s apartment to see me when I got to Columbus. Ever-curious and full of questions, she asked if she could feel my new book, which she cannot see. Little did she know that Frank Lloyd Bear was waiting for such a request. He jumped into her arms and gave her a big, furry bear hug, because you don’t need sight or hearing to appreciate a teddy bear.
To Frankie’s surprise, Juanita asked if she could buy a copy of The Joyful Bear. She planned to give it to her sighted friend, Jane, who helps her out a great deal. We are honored by her request, so Jane gets The Very First Copy, courtesy of Juanita.