Desert Surprise Series

Take a look at the new page that I’ve added.  It’s a preview of “Sarah’s Desert Surprise“, the 2nd book in my Desert Surprise Series, which will be published and available for purchase later this summer.

I hope everyone is enjoying their summer with family and friends as I am, while experiencing all the wonder’s of nature.

Emily York, author of the Desert Surprise Series

This deer is enjoying a leisurely dinner.

Why do you think there is such a difference between the painting of the deer and the photograph?

This website is also a blog so please join the conversation and leave a comment.  Scroll to the end of the post and click on the word, comments.  Then just follow the directions.  I would love to hear from you and you will be able to read the other comments. 

If Lindsey looked at the foothill by Grandma’s house the other day she would have seen 6 mule deer among the yellow brittlebush and cacti. Learn more about the Superstition Mountains.

Lindsey’s Desert Surprise may now be purchased on-line with PayPal.  See our BOOKSTORE Page for more information.

Changing Hands Book Store, 6428 McClintock Dr, Tempe, AZ 85283  map

Thunder Mountain, 6517 S Kings Ranch Rd, Gold Canyon, AZ 85218   map

Thunder Mountain, 2114 W Apache Trial, Apache Junction, AZ  85220  map

Superstition Mountain Museum, 4087 N Apache Trail, Apache Junction, AZ 85219  map

Email Emily York to purchase directly from the author.  yorke@tds.net

This book is dedicated to all of the children who are curious about and care for the animals in their environment.

story by Emily A. York
illustrated by Mary Stokrocki

    It is springtime in the Sonoran Desert. The rain was good this season and the wildflowers will be spectacular! The animals in my book “Lindsey’s Desert Surprise” will be happy as there will be plenty of food and water for them to survive on. This is the first book in a series of seven books. If you can’t experience the beauty of the Sonoran Desert first hand, order my book and experience it with your children or grandchildren while you read it with them. The bonding with children through reading picture books together is just as satisfying. I will be at the Viewpoint Communities Arts & Crafts Festival on March 7th 2008 in Mesa, AZ from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.  Please come out and visit and get a signed copy of the book.

Emily York is retired school library media specialist who has started her writing career with this book. She can be contacted at yorke@tds.net. Lindsey’s Desert Surprise is $12.95 plus $5.00 shipping. Contact Emily at her email address to place your order. Don’t delay, this is a great interactive book to experience with your children.

We are proud to present a new site dedicated to the works of author, Emily A. York and illustrator, Dr. Mary Stokrocki. Seldom comes a time when a unique combination of “writer” and “painter” join forces to make such an enchanting experience for the young reader. The setting, as the title implies, is the sonoran desert in the far southwest United States.

Please come back and visit often, as we will be posting many interesting articles, biographies, and musings that will take you on a wonderous journey through the nature that surrounds us.