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J. L. Adel

    J.L. Adel draws from a deep well of love, filled with sweet memories of her and her husband's childhood and those with her children. The 4 Little Bears characters are her beloved children who pretend to be bears. Her love for painting and drawing originated from a very young age, nurtured by a mother and caregiver who encouraged her creative pursuits. Growing up in a small, country-adjacent town offered a slower pace of life, allowing for ample childhood exploration and discovery. These experiences rich with love and stability have inspired her to create works that resonate with family values and true love.

    Mr. Bluebird: Wanderings of the 4 Little Bears
    Poppa and I: Wanderings of the 4 Little Bears
    Pearls of Love: Wanderings of the 4 Little Bears
    Forever Friends: Wanderings of the 4 Little Bears
    The Dry-Spell: Wanderings of the 4 Little Bears
    New Neighbors: Wanderings of the 4 Little Bears
    • 2020

      New Neighbors is Book 4 of the Wanderings of the 4 Little Bears, Lil' Ni-Night Treasures© collection. Author/Illustrator J. L. Adel knits her storylines together in and amongst the 30 acre wood of Pine Hollow.At the top of the hill, nestled amongst the evergreens, the little Bear-cottage is home to the 4 Little Bear children. Here, the hands of time tick a little slower; wildlife holds conversations, and wanderings unravel daily."What is that crashing sound?" the 4 Little Bears wonder as they ride off on another adventure outside Pine Hollow. There are many twists and turns in Book 4's wanderings. The pine forest, and all the living things that call it home, are out for a significant change. Everyone discovers, in the end, the true meaning of family, friends and the definition of HOME.Every child will enjoy pretending to be a Bear by being given the opportunity to color in the 4 Little Bear characters with colored pencils, their family's skin color. The Between You & Me page knits parent and child's hearts together through reflective questions. Collect all 12 Lil' Ni-Night Treasures© for the making of the SWEETEST of DREAMS.Come wander with them and discover family, friends, and TRUE love.

      New Neighbors: Wanderings of the 4 Little Bears
    • 2020

      The Dry-Spell is Book 6 of the Wanderings of the 4 Little Bears, Lil' Ni-Night Treasures(c) collection. Author/Illustrator J. L. Adel knits her storylines together in and amongst the 30 acre wood of Pine Hollow. At the top of the hill, nestled amongst the evergreens, the little Bear-cottage is home to the 4 Little Bear children. Here, the hands of time tick a little slower; wildlife holds conversations, and wanderings unravel daily. In Book 6, the dry-spell had licked up every puddle in Pine Hollow. Heartbroken, the 4 Little Bears' discovered the need to help their wildlife friends make it through the heat. One Little Bears' invention, and teamwork, helped save many creatures' lives! Every child will enjoy pretending to be a Bear by being given the opportunity to color in the 4 Little Bear characters with colored pencils, their family's skin color. The Between You & Me page knits parent and child's hearts together through reflective questions. Collect all 12 Lil' Ni-Night Treasures(c) for the making of the SWEETEST of DREAMS. Come wander with them and discover family, friends, and TRUE love.

      The Dry-Spell: Wanderings of the 4 Little Bears
    • 2020

      Forever Friends is Book 8 of the Wanderings of the 4 Little Bears, Lil' Ni-Night Treasures(c) collection. Author/Illustrator J. L. Adel knits her storylines together in and amongst the 30 acre wood of Pine Hollow.At the top of the hill, nestled amongst the evergreens, the little Bear-cottage is home to the 4 Little Bear children. Here, the hands of time tick a little slower; wildlife holds conversations, and wanderings unravel daily. Every child is uniquely different. The same rings true of the 4 Little Bears! In Book 8, one Little Bear sets out for the "perfect afternoon" with a best friend but finds herself in quite a predicament. Siblings can have attitudes that crop up that are challenging from time to time. From birdwatching to a special picnic, this story will keep you on your bear toes!Every child will enjoy pretending to be a Bear by being given the opportunity to color in the 4 Little Bear characters with colored pencils, their family's skin color. The Between You & Me page knits parent and child's hearts together through reflective questions. Collect all 12 Lil' Ni-Night Treasures(c) for the making of the SWEETEST of DREAMS.Come wander with them and discover family, friends, and TRUE love.

      Forever Friends: Wanderings of the 4 Little Bears
    • 2020

      Pearls of Love is Book 1 of the Wanderings of the 4 Little Bears, Lil' Ni-Night Treasures(c) collection. Author/Illustrator J. L. Adel knits her storylines together in and amongst the 30 acre wood of Pine Hollow. At the top of the hill, nestled amongst the evergreens, the little Bear-cottage is home to the 4 Little Bear children. Here, the hands of time tick a little slower; wildlife holds conversations, and wanderings unravel daily. Pearls of Love finds the 4 Little Bears beginning a springtime adventure only to realize that they miss spending family time with their Momma and Poppa. Happening upon a way to earn money, they learn an important life lesson of how good it feels to bless others- rather than themselves! Every child will enjoy pretending to be a Bear by being given the opportunity to color in the 4 Little Bear characters with colored pencils, their family's skin color. The Between You and Me page knits parent and child's hearts together through reflective questions. Collect all 12 Lil' Ni-Night Treasures(c) for the making of the SWEETEST of DREAMS. Come wander with them and discover family, friends, and TRUE love.

      Pearls of Love: Wanderings of the 4 Little Bears
    • 2020

      Poppa & I, is Book 7 of the Wanderings of the 4 Little Bears, Lil' Ni-Night Treasures© collection. Author/Illustrator J. L. Adel knits her storylines together in and amongst the 30 acre wood of Pine Hollow. At the top of the hill, nestled amongst the evergreens, the little Bear-cottage is home to the 4 Little Bear children. Here, the hands of time tick a little slower; wildlife holds conversations, and wanderings unravel daily. What could be more exciting than getting to go to work with a parent? One Little Bear did just that. Heavy construction machinery and an adventure in a local State Park is every little boy's dream. Poppa and Little Bear head out to survey a job and make a surprising discovery! Just how precious is family or even a mere stranger? Poppa teaches one little Bear how valuable each life truly is. Every child will enjoy pretending to be a Bear by being given the opportunity to color in the 4 Little Bear characters with colored pencils, their family's skin color. The Between You & Me page knits parent and child's hearts together through reflective questions. Collect all 12 Lil' Ni-Night Treasures© for the making of the SWEETEST of DREAMS. Come wander with them and discover family, friends, and TRUE love.

      Poppa and I: Wanderings of the 4 Little Bears
    • 2020

      Mr. Bluebird is Book 2 of the Wanderings of the 4 Little Bears, Lil' Ni-Night Treasures© collection. Author/Illustrator J. L. Adel knits her storylines together in and amongst the 30 acre wood of Pine Hollow. At the top of the hill, nestled amongst the evergreens, the little Bear-cottage is home to the 4 Little Bear children. Here, the hands of time tick a little slower; wildlife holds conversations, and wanderings unravel daily. The Mr. Blue Bird bedtime story finds one of the 4 Little Bears celebrating a birthday! A special gift indeed is discovered by a treasure hunt. An unlikely turn of events takes place, leaving all their hearts broken. In the end, birthday Bear realizes their heartache works out for the best, after all! Every child will enjoy pretending to be a Bear by being given the opportunity to color in the 4 Little Bear characters with colored pencils, their family's skin color. The Between You & Me page knits parent and child's hearts together through reflective questions. Collect all 12 Lil' Ni-Night Treasures© for the making of the SWEETEST of DREAMS. A special dedication in remembrance of my loving Poppa, whose legacy of TRUE love forever lives on.

      Mr. Bluebird: Wanderings of the 4 Little Bears