Old Washburn is the kind of mountain man who can find a silver lining in any storm cloud. Sitting peacefully on the porch of his farm on Grandfather Mountain, he calmly whittles wood while disaster after disaster strikes his home. Whether it is a runaway pig or a collapsed roof, Washburn simply insists that he can whittle his way out of any trouble. This original tall tale introduces you to a wildly optimistic hero whose unshakable calm will make you laugh out loud. Through vibrant storytelling, you will discover the power of staying positive even when everything seems to go wonderfully wrong. Filled with rustic charm and humorous mishaps, this story proves that the best tool for fixing a problem might just be a cheerful attitude and a piece of wood.
6-8 Years
32 Pages
