A Bridge for Grandma - A children's picture book by Carol McCormick  

            Amazon Review - 5 Stars

"This is a very beautiful book that is so needed in our time of pervasive fear and denial of death.  We were pleased with the reaction of our 7 year old grandchild who has often talked about her fear of dying.  The wonderful pictures and reassuring story gave her a new view of death and relieved some of her fears while also giving her, and us, something more to think about.  I highly recommend this book for parents and grandparents as well as schools, hospitals, and clinics.  It is a gift for kids of all ages!"

            Elizabeth Tempel

            Savage, MN

"I loved your book....It is a wonderful story and fills a much needed (and heretofore empty) niche."

            Richard Shane, Ph.D. psychotherapist

            Center for Self Development

            Boulder, CO

 "It brings tears to my eyes and makes me grateful that you are here to tell the story and spread the good news"

            Mary Beth Blee, R.N.

            Lake City, MN

"Your book made me cry as it touched my heart."

            Claudia Hanna, Pharmacist

            Napa, CA

"I like the warmth of the story and the warmth of the illustrations.  It's beautiful."

            Jay O'Callahan, Award winning storyteller

            Marshfield, MA

Carol McCormick's Storytelling Work

"I had Carol perform at three of our libraries this summer with "We Are All One World," multi-cultural stories from around the world.  The stories were excellent, as was her presentation.  She even did a stretching activity to minimize the wiggles.  Very well done!"

            Jennifer Cassman, July 2007

            Blue Earth County Libraries

"Carol McCormick was a wonderful addition to our school wide "I Love to Read" event.  She was engaging and entertaining, telling stories that fit perfectly into the theme we had chosen.  On the night of our event, Carol discovered that the audience present was much younger than the 4th and 5th graders she had planned for.  With no time to prepare for this shift, she modified her program so that it was still appealing to the older elementary student, but also very enjoyable to the younger siblings who were present at our event.  We enjoyed Carol very much and would not hesitate to recommend her!"

            Cindy Ottinger, Teacher

            Chaska Elementary School, MN

"People can't stop talking about how phenomenal you were. The kids hung on to every word and the parents were very impressed."

            Kevin and Heather Quigley

            Wedding Reception Clients

“During her residency Carol captured our students’ attention, sparked their imaginations, and inspired them to make stories come alive."

            Joyce Fisher,  Teacher

            Winona, MN

 “Carol takes hold of audience members immediately with her presence, comfort, and control of the language. Her stories

   pull listeners in, transporting them.”

            Cecilia Rolando, Exec. Director

            Northern Lakes Arts Association

            Ely, MN

 “You had so many stories to tell….You did a wonderful job adjusting your stories for the ages of the students.”

            Joan H. Broadrick, Teacher

            Birch Grove Arts Magnet

            Brooklyn Park, MN

 “Those 45 minutes flew by! Both kids and parents were captivated.”

            Bonnie Skoglund, Teacher

            Hanover, MN

 “Carol got the audience involved and kept the interest of both young and old.”

            Joy Shaft, Albert Lea parent

            Freeborn County Fair