The Adventures of Acorn and Pinecone

About the Book

The idea of this book took root about fifty years ago. A 6-year old boy, taking a walk with his father in a city park, called out, “Daddy, look in this hole. There is an acorn and a pinecone. They must be friends,” AND THEY ARE! IN: THE ADVENTURES OF ACORN AND PINECONE.

These stories, told to dozens of “little people,” since then, give human names to many creatures, both above and below ground. Some of them are: Mrs. Fruitsnips, Father Corn, Tessy Termite, Roly Poly and Mayor Catalpa. Each story carries an imbedded moral and/or ethical value.

It is humorous, serious and wonderfully illustrated, and a complete fantasy from the mind of the author who is now 87 and the father of that little boy.

About the Author

John Russell Rider is a retired professor of communications. He has TRAVELED to 70 countries as Teacher (Fulbright, et. al.,) and advisor to institutions, and governments on the use of mass media, including the production of television documentaries. He has served as a TELEVISION REPORTER AND ANCHORMAN. As a MUSICIAN he has sung on many stages, and conducted musical organizations. Dr. Rider resides in California and New Hampshire.