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Leilani is a desert rat who wonders if she’ll ever grow as big as her older brothers and sisters. She wants to be able to run as fast as they do and find as many seeds as they can. But what can Leilani do to change her size?

Runtie the Desert Rat is a touching story about the wonders of nature and the spirit of family. As she learns what it means to never give up, the lovable Leilani will enchant and delight the hearts of all children who encounter her. This warm folktale is a lovely look at what it’s like to feel different.

With beautiful illustrations and whimsically wonderful characters, Runtie the Desert Rat is a story parents can enjoy just as much as kids. The natural world comes alive as Leilani explores the vast landscape of the desert.

Whether you’re big or small, Leilani will help you remember how truly magical the world of nature can be.

Sharon Winters holds a BS in psychology from Illinois State University and an MA in humanities from the University of Texas. A retired English and math teacher, Winters’s stories have appeared in MENSA BULLETIN: The Magazine of American MENSA, The New Mexican, and The Rodent Reader Quarterly. Winters is also the author of the award-winning memoir Cutted Chicken in Shanghai, which explores time she spent living in China. Find Winters online at www.SharonWinters.com.

Toby Mikle graduated from Globe College in 1999 with a focus in typography, prepress, and composition. His passion for illustrating books has spanned over sixteen years and over five hundred titles. Mikle’s books have been published in seven different countries and translated into numerous languages. Specializing in full color and coloring books, Mikle’s illustration work has won several awards. See more of Mikle’s work online at www.MyBookIllustrator.com.