The Woodland Collection
By Minnesota Author – C. J. Bartels
Patches and the Picnic
Patches stands quietly in the garden, watching his woodland neighbors bustle about their day. But when a sudden shower sends them searching for shelter, they discover that a scarecrow can make a wonderful friend—and a picnic can bring everyone together. Patches and the Picnic is a gentle story of kindness and friendship, filled with beautifully detailed illustrations, busy garden animals, and a little mouse for young readers to find.
Take a look at the first five spreads of this 40 page book.
The Woodland Animals Collection… and a Scarecrow
(Now available through Barnes & Noble & Ingram Press)
C. J. Bartels
Author
Author's Story
A first-generation American, Chris has flown helicopters for the United States Army in Korea, Europe, and throughout the Middle East. Since then he has built a house for his family, recorded music that didn’t sell very well, gone fishing with friends that are still friends, and tried a whole lot of other endeavors that didn’t always come out as planned. In fact, Iudicium, his opera that was performed in Bulgaria at the Golden Diana Festival during the spring of 2025, was supposed to be a musical.
Chris lives with his wonderful family in the greatest country in the world.
