“Tales From Misty Acres” by Owen Joseph O’Donnell III was featured at the 2024 Frankfurt International Book Fair

Studio of Books proudly showcased Sharon L. Myers book, “Oak, Crow, and Star: A Tale of Magical Friendships”, at the prestigious 2024 Frankfurt International Book Fair, held from October 16 to 20 in Frankfurt, Germany.

The Frankfurter Buchmesse is a celebration of global cultures, stories, and creativity. It attracts over 215,000 attendees and 4,000 exhibitors from over 130 countries each year, fostering a vibrant atmosphere where connections are formed, ideas are brought to life, and innovation flourishes. It has been the beating heart of the publishing industry for more than 70 years, uniting voices from all over the world.

The Frankfurt Book Fair provided an opportunity for outstanding books to shine this year. Both readers and publishing industry leaders were drawn to these pieces because of their compelling themes and distinctive viewpoints. They prompted discussions, inspired new perspectives, and served as a reminder of the broad appeal of storytelling.

Like many children, Owen O’Donnell’s daughters, Kristin, Keri, and Rebecca, adored storytime with their dad. However, their love for one particular tale—The Saggy, Baggy Elephant and the Tawny, Scrawny Lion—presented a challenge: Owen had read it so often that he could practically recite it from memory.

In a moment of creative desperation, he asked if they’d like him to tell them a new story. Their enthusiastic response inspired him to invent a charming community of little animals, each with very human flaws and reactions to life’s everyday situations.

These stories quickly became a delightful and effective way for him to impart important lessons without triggering the resistance that parental advice often provokes.

For years, Tales from Misty Acres remained unwritten, shared only verbally with his daughters. One Christmas, however, everything changed. When Owen asked his oldest daughter what she wanted for Christmas, she made a heartfelt request: “Daddy, I want you to write two stories. But one has to be a Christmas story.” With that, Tales from Misty Acres transformed from bedtime tales into a tangible collection, capturing the whimsy and warmth of a farm set just two miles from Owen’s childhood home.

This book is a celebration of imagination, family, and the timeless art of storytelling.

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