{"id":686,"date":"2013-10-28T11:45:25","date_gmt":"2013-10-28T11:45:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zionbookworks.com\/?p=686"},"modified":"2022-10-10T08:46:30","modified_gmt":"2022-10-10T08:46:30","slug":"the-popcorn-wreath","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zionbookworks.com\/?p=686","title":{"rendered":"The Popcorn Wreath"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/zionbookworks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/WebReadyPopcornCOVER1.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-701\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/zionbookworks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/WebReadyPopcornCOVER1.jpg?resize=295%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"295\" height=\"300\" \/><\/a>by <a title=\"Shirlee H. Shields\" href=\"https:\/\/zionbookworks.com\/shirlee-h-shields\/\"><strong>Shirlee Hurst Shields<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Illustrated by <strong>Melita Lee<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The warm memories of childhood Christmases long ago, spent with the family we love and remember, tend to return to us over and over again. Each remembering brings some new flavor, or aroma or sight &#8212; some indelible memory &#8212; that kindles or re-lights those warm feelings of the season. Each time the memory is made fresh, some new detail, or little delight springs back fully blown. Author, Shirlee Shields, and Illustrator, Melita Lee, have created just such a memory for us in <em>The Popcorn Wreath<\/em>. As Shirlee looks back at the sweet Christmas memories associated with the making of popcorn balls with her Grandmother and Mother, the story finds its poignancy in a childhood that is recalled by one no longer young. A perfect book for families to read together, or for any member of the family to read alone and come to understand the simple joys of this special season. This magnificent lesson about the real meaning of Christmas began with a simple kernel of corn&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>More of the work of the cover artist and illustrator, Melita Lee, can be seen <a title=\"Visit Melita's site\" href=\"http:\/\/napalmorange.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>HERE<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Available <strong>NOW<\/strong>!<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong>Product Details:<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Retail Price: <strong>$8.99<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>8.5&#8243; x 8.5&#8243; (21.59 x 21.59 cm)<\/li>\n<li>Black &amp; White on White paper<\/li>\n<li>32 pages<\/li>\n<li>ISBN-13: 978-0615884233 Zion BookWorks<\/li>\n<li>ISBN-10: 0615884237<\/li>\n<li>BISAC: Biography &amp; Autobiography \/ Cultural Heritage<\/li>\n<li>Memoir \/ Christmas<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Click\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.cmichaelperry.com\/zionbookworks\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/PopcornWreathPREVIEW1.pdf\">PopcornWreathPREVIEW<\/a> for a preview of the book&#8217;s first few pages.<\/h2>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong>Reviews and Comments:<\/strong><\/h2>\n<blockquote><p>Reviewed by Danielle Edwards for the Association for Mormon Letters, 2013<\/p>\n<p><em>&#8220;<strong>The Popcorn Wreath<\/strong> is a short, fast read of one woman\u2019s childhood memories of Christmas with family and friends and when she realized the true meaning of Christmas. It begins with a memory in Grandma\u2019s Kitchen in December of 1935. Grandma, Grandpa, and two grandchildren decide to make popcorn balls or \u2018Circles of Love\u2019, as they called them. These \u2018Circles of Love\u2019 are a tradition, made either the first week of December or after the first snow. I really enjoyed reading the book, and the innocence of a child\u2019s memories of treasured Christmases. It made me think of Christmases past, of the memories I cherish. One quote I really liked in the book was the mother\u2019s motto: \u201cif you are busy helping and sharing with others, you won\u2019t have time to dwell on your own problems and sorrows.\u201d I agree with this. I would recommend this book to all those who like Christmas stories, and would like to add another one to your collection. This book is a bit like the Christmas stories \u201cThe Christmas Orange\u201d or \u201cTeach the Children\u201d where the characters have a realization of what the true meaning of Christmas is. So if you like those, you will enjoy this book.&#8221;<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<blockquote><p><em>\u201cBrought tears to my eyes with the uplifting message\u00a0that gave a\u00a0new meaning to the spirit\u00a0of Christmas.\u201d<\/em> \u2014 Marlyn Crawford. SLC, UT<\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cThe illustrations are perfect to help tell the charming story told with feeling and clarity reaching the heartstrings of young and old.\u201d<\/em> \u2014 Debbi Smoot,\u00a0Arlington, VA<\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cI will share this with all my grandchildren and their families.\u00a0 A beautiful uplifting Christmas message for young and old.\u201d<\/em> \u2014 Suzanne Sorensen SLC, UT<\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cWhat a delightful Christmas story.\u00a0 It will become our annual favorite to be read each Christmas.\u201d<\/em> \u2014 Allison Dalton,\u00a0 Boise, ID<\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cTHE POPCORN WREATH arrived this evening and I just sat right down and read it.\u00a0It is absolutely DELIGHTFUL!\u00a0Wow, the sensorial images were so real.\u00a0I could see,\u00a0 feel, taste and hear everything.\u00a0I will never look at popcorn the same. Truly a warm and inspirational experience.\u201d<\/em> \u2014 Pam Thorum, Salt Lake City<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong>Purchasing Options:<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>\u00a0Purchase a <strong>PRINT<\/strong> version for <strong>$7.99<\/strong> (+ shipping and handling and Maine Sales Tax) through us by using our PayPal Shopping Cart and the &#8220;Add To Cart&#8221; button below. <strong><strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<form action=\"https:\/\/www.paypal.com\/cgi-bin\/webscr\" method=\"post\" target=\"paypal\"><input name=\"cmd\" type=\"hidden\" value=\"_s-xclick\" \/><br \/>\n<input name=\"hosted_button_id\" type=\"hidden\" value=\"GRPYBE38AMWLQ\" \/><br \/>\n<input alt=\"PayPal - The safer, easier way to pay online!\" name=\"submit\" src=\"https:\/\/www.paypalobjects.com\/en_US\/i\/btn\/btn_cart_LG.gif\" type=\"image\" \/><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.paypalobjects.com\/en_US\/i\/scr\/pixel.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" \/><\/form>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Purchase the <a title=\"Buy the Kindle!\" href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B00G9IU2F0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>KINDLE<\/strong><\/a> version for <strong>$3.99<\/strong> directly from Amazon.com<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h1><strong>Bookstores and Resellers<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p>If you are a <strong>bookstore<\/strong> or other <strong>reseller<\/strong> and wish to carry this title, or special order a copy for a special customer, contact us by <a href=\"mailto:cmichaelperry53@gmail.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>email<\/strong><\/a> for a quote on Library and wholesale prices. We will then send you a PayPal invoice. Do not order from this page. Full discounts and return policy.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Offered by<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-1933 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/zionbookworks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Zion-Book-Works-Logo-2-Wide.jpg?resize=210%2C122&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"210\" height=\"122\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>by Shirlee Hurst Shields Illustrated by Melita Lee The warm memories of childhood Christmases long ago, spent with the family we love and remember, tend to return to us over and over again. 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