A Nonagenarian’s Loving Legacy for His Mother

With dozens of hand-drawn illustrations, ‘Mister Deedle’s Tree House’ captures the adventures of Peter, Peggy, and their dog Kirby in a simpler time.
A Nonagenarian’s Loving Legacy for His Mother
A page from "Mister Deedle’s Tree House."
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Mother’s Day held special significance for one Idaho family this year. Thanks to a devoted son, his supporting family, and a determined publisher, a mother’s 76-year-old dream of publishing a children’s book she wrote and illustrated in 1948 is now a reality. 
The path was anything but easy, but award-winning artist Margaret Morrison Roeth’s whimsical book, “Mister Deedle’s Tree House,” is now available to a whole new generation of children. 
Dean George
Dean George
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Dean George is a freelance writer based in Indiana and he and his wife have two sons, three grandchildren, and one bodacious American Eskimo puppy. Dean's personal blog is DeanRiffs.com and he may be reached at [email protected]