Purchase now at Amazon. Please meet Anastasia Pickering (Pickles). She is a six-year-old philosopher who uses her out-of-the-mouth-of-babes wisdom to influence the characters in her life. Her innocent process always concludes with a cleansing, colorful rain that leaves hearts mended and emotions soothed. Today is a special day, for it is Pickle’s sixth birthday and the…
Author Sheila Kilpatrick I wrote the Anastasia Pickering series for everyone who has faced a rainy day. With the encouragement of a good friend and later editor, I put pen to paper after creating the story of Anastasia, a little girl who always runs into rain showers. As a breast cancer survivor I have faced…
Meet Anastasia Pickering. She is ALMOST a typical six- year old except that she always runs into rain showers. You may think rain isn’t fun, but Anastasia’s colorful and magical sprinkles can wash away your cares. Rufus, the dog, lives in an animal shelter and wants a family very badly. Will he find a new…
Anastasia’s Rain is the story of six-year-old Anastasia Pickering (Pickles), her dog Rufus, a very wise fairy named Patience, and magical rain showers that appear each time Anastasia finds herself in a “pickle”. I would like to invite you to join me in creating a story with your child using the characters in my book.…
Pickles and Rufus have played outside all day. Mom even made them a picnic lunch. Since tomorrow will also be a nice day, the Pickerings will take Rufus for a romp in the dog park:)
Mom and Rufus are driving Anastasia to school on this rainy morning. Although this rain is not Anastasia’s magical sprinkles, it is nourishing Mother Earth quite well!
Pickles has a cold and is home from school today. Rufus knows his best friend feels bad so he’s giving her lots of snuggles:)
Pickles and Rufus had a fun Christmas. Rufus got a new tug-of-war toy, and Anastasia got a new jump rope, new tennis shoes, and a new Warmie that she sleeps with every night:)2024 is just around the corner!
Anastasia only missed one spelling word on her quiz today. Rufus helped her study yesterday by napping quietly by her side as Mom called out the spelling words. Good job, Pickles!
Pickles, Rufus, and Mom are headed to the beach after school. The day is perfect for enjoying the sun, sand, and ocean breeze! Will today be the day Rufus learns to catch a frisbee?
Pickles and Rufus will leave for two weeks this weekend to visit Nana and Papa! Pickles is very excited and has already packed for their fun trip. Rufus is excited when his best friend is excited:)
The Pickering family will attend their town’s Memorial Day parade soon. Thank you to all of our fallen heroes.
Summer vacation is close, and Pickles is already making plans. Rufus will be very happy to have his best friend at home all day!
Pickles and Rufus had lots of fun playing outside this weekend. Today is a bit dreary, but a few showers never stopped these two best friends from enjoying the outdoors. Pickles always has an umbrella at hand!
Pickles and Rufus 