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Vickianne Caswell Books

    Vickianne Caswell endeavors to impart a love and joy for animals to children through her books, drawing from her family's own experiences with pets on their acreage. Inspired by her father's encouragement of her writing and her lifelong affection for animals, her narratives often center on animal companions, most notably in the "Freckles the Bunny" series. This series, born from a desire to honor a cherished pet and address her daughter's experiences with bullying, uses entertaining stories to teach valuable life lessons. Caswell continues to explore themes of belonging and inner worth with her "Sherlock the Remarkable Cat" series, celebrating individuality in the face of adversity.

    Freckles and the Cost of Popularity
    Freckles is Scared of School

    • Freckles is Scared of School

      Freckles loved being at home with her mom. The day her mom tells her that she must go to school, Freckles is both scared and upset. At school, she learns that things are not as scary as they seem and even made a few friends. Meet Boots the kitten, he can't stop grooming his paws. Dreamy the chick, she loves to nap. Tiger the puppy, thinks he's a cat. Norma the fawn, she is shy and can move fast. Lastly, there is Donut the duckling, he loves to do everything in a circle. The books are based on of the author's real-life pets that have their own special personalities like you will find within the books. The books contain not only funny parts for both parents and children to laugh at, but a lot of rare additions that you may not find in most children's books. Learn more about where ideas for the stories came from, the unique things the pets did that were added in the story, animal facts and more! 28 color illustrations. MORALS/LIFE LESSONS: * Overcoming fear. * Making friends. * Trying new things.

      Freckles is Scared of School

    • Freckles and the Cost of Popularity

      Freckles has always been a good little bunny that was taught to be nice and caring towards others. The opportunity to be popular arises and Freckles soon finds herself choosing popularity over friends. Two classes get to go on a field trip to the local bakery where Boots' brother Sherlock works. Freckles has been told that Boots' family is not cool and weird. Freckles and her new crowd are laughing at others just because they're not true friends. Join Freckles as she learns that being different is alright and that being popular doesn't mean you have to be mean, in another funny adventure. Guest appearances by Sherlock, a popular real animal, and Purrsia, a character that will have your child looking to see what is stuck in her fur, in every illustration she is in.MORALS/LESSONS LEARNED: * Peer pressure. * Do what is right and not what others tell you. * Being popular doesn't mean you have to be a bully. * Treat others the way you want to be treated. * It is not nice to laugh or make fun of others' misfortunes. 30 colour illustrations. Other: Ages 6+. 2nd Edition."

      Freckles and the Cost of Popularity