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Barbara writes children’s picture books about wildlife that are entertaining as well as educational. They are cute stories about friendship and being kind, but also contain facts about the animals. Readers scan QR codes and listen to animal calls, an added feature unique to her wildlife books.
Barbara also writes heartfelt stories about grandparents and their grandchildren. Her two Grandpa books are based on her father who loved to tease and play with his grands. The Grandmother books combine tradition with fun memories.
Larry is a yellow lab mix who rescued the Renner family. Barbara has taken so many pictures of this adorable guy, she felt compelled to compile a book about him so people of all ages can be inspired by his wisdom. "Larry’s Words of Wisdom" won the 2022 Royal Dragonfly Book Award Contest for best Coffee Table / Gift Books.
When Barbara’s not grappling with the computer, she’s outside soaking in the sun’s energy; and there’s a lot of sun in Arizona where she’s lived for over 45 years. She walks, hikes, swims, dances, pulls weeds, works in her garden, and occasionally attempts to play golf.
Travel is another passion of Barbara’s, and her world travel partners are her son and daughter. They love seeking out other countries' traditions, snapping photos, driving on the left-hand side of the road, and sampling food and wine.
Reviewed by Tiffany Ferrell for Readers' Favorite
In Grandpa’s Cigar Box by Barbara Renner, we are introduced to a little girl who loves visiting her grandpa. Every time she visits, depending on the season, her grandfather has treats and ideas for games that he places in his old cigar box to surprise his granddaughter. In the springtime, they eat marshmallow bunnies and plant flowers. In summer they eat gumdrops and go swimming, and then in the fall they eat candy corn and make jack-o-lanterns. In the winter through, something isn’t quite right. When she comes to visit her grandparents, her grandpa isn’t there with his cigar box ready. That’s when she learns that he is sick and is resting in bed. She decides to switch places and puts a candy cane and coloring books in the box so she and her grandpa can have a treat and do an activity where her grandfather can stay in bed and rest.
I thought Grandpa’s Cigar Box was an adorable read. Many kids find spending time with their grandparents as fun and a break from their normal home routine. For an older reader like myself, it brought me back to my childhood when I would wander next door to my grandma’s apartment. I loved being there and this book brought back those nostalgic feelings. This is a book both children and adults can enjoy. The illustrations are also beautifully done and they fit perfectly with the storyline. Barbara Renner has done a wonderful job with this book and I can’t wait to read more of her works in the future.
