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Meet Josie Jo Brown! |
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| Josie Jo Brown is five years old, precociously curious and simply must know the what, why, where, who and how of everything! Join Josie as she ponders clown shopping options, the merits of rain baths and Tooth Fairy teeth stashes. Josie Jo’s funny and sometimes wise-beyond-her-years questions will delight readers of every age. |
 Or considered noisy snowflakes? |
 Have you ever wondered why leaves fall "up?"  |
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 What about Moon Juice? |
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While Josie Jo may not have all the answers,
she certainly poses some amusing questions! |
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Visit one of the fine booksellers below.
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Dalton's Christian Bookstore
331 Walnut St. Waynesville, NC 28786 828.452.1003 daltonschristianbooks.com |
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Christian Supply, Inc.
1600 John B. White Blvd. Spartanburg, SC 29301 800.845.7618 christiansupply.com |
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Waxhaw Antique Mart
101 E. South Main St. Waxhaw, NC 28173 704.243.2223 |
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Brooke Parker Walker is the daughter of author Dee Dee Parker -- and the inspiration behind the Josie Jo's Got to Know project. Brooke was diagnosed with advanced Stage IV Breast Cancer at the age of 30. Despite a poor prognosis and given just one year to live, Brooke has defied the odds and recently celebrated her third year of Survival. Through the selling of this book, Brooke hopes to raise awareness for the early detection of breast cancer, especially in younger women. Brooke says, "I am blessed with love and support from family and friends, and am amazed at the goodness I have found in people as I continue my journey. I cherish and celebrate each new day.” She adds, “I am one among so many women with this disease. And I speak for all of us when I say, ‘I am a survivor!’" Brooke lives outside of Charlotte in the small North Carolina town of Waxhaw with her husband, Trey, their family felines, Hunter and Carter, and a new puppy named Greta. Born in the western North Carolina mountains, she enjoys returning home to visit her parents, Reverend Jim and Dee Dee Parker of Waynesville. |
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Josie Jo's Got To Know
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Written by
Dee Dee Parker
Dee Dee Parker has always had a love of children. She taught remedial reading in public schools and youth at church Sunday School. She uses her clown character, Deedles, to brighten the lives of children touched by illness and emotional trauma. |
Illustrated by
Jenny Allen
Jenny Allen lives in a small cottage in Maggie Valley, North Carolina with her husband, Chris, and their canine kids, Maisy and Del. While she keeps a tidy home, her desk blotter is covered with doodles. |
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You may contact Dee Dee and Jenny via snail-mail:
Dee Dee Parker and Jenny Allen P.O. Box 1199 Maggie Valley, NC 28751 |
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A big Josie Jo thank you to these local businesses.
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Special thanks to Mr. Jonathan Key and the staff of the Mountaineer for their sponsorship and support.
