Ophelia
and her Garden Gloves
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About the Book
For Ophelia, spring in the hill country is the perfect time to water and garden, watch and wait to see what will happen.
Every morning, Ophelia gathers her gardening supplies and walks outside. With hope in her heart and care in her hands, she believes buds will bloom from tending the seeds and the land. She waters and weeds with patience and love.
But just beyond her fence, lies a vey different garden- it’s a mess, overgrown and quite dense.
Who would let a garden fall into such disrepair?
Who would leave trash and weeds everywhere, instead of planting seeds and growing beautiful flowers?
Who is her new neighbor who doesn’t seem to care? Is it about the work, the weeding or the seeds?
Perhaps a friend is what he needs.
Her name Ophelia, means useful and wise, Surely she will find a way to help the garden on the other side.
Join Ophelia and Her Garden Gloves. She is sure to captivate your heart as you discover that all good things take time and care, and that with patient tending blooms will grow everywhere.
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Ophelia and her Wishblooms
For Ophelia, spring in the hill country is the perfect time for wildflower wishes and time in the sun. One of her favorite things to do is make wishes and watch them come true. Every morning at a quarter of nine, she goes to the special patch of lush blooms near her neighbor’s front porch. Mr. Toast always comes out to see what this wishing is all about and always closes his door. He doesn’t make wishes anymore. Why does he not wish or even smile? Could it be that he has not made wishes in a while? How will Ophelia help him to start to make wishes right from his heart? Her name, Ophelia, means useful and wise. Surely, she will find a way to get inside. Join Ophelia and Her Wishblooms. She is sure to captivate your heart as you discover that true wishes are filled with love and kindness and always a little fun!
Ophelia and her Teacups
For Ophelia, fall in the Hill Country is the perfect time for tea, cookies, and friends. She pours tea every day at a quarter to four, but no one seems to have time for this anymore. One day, she ventures to the new neighbor’s door, hoping to share teatime. To her surprise, Mrs. Full-to-the-Brim is not ready to let her come in. “Why?” Ophelia wonders. Sad and confused, she leaves the cups right there on the porch, hoping to have tea another day. But how will Ophelia meet Mrs. Full-to-the-Brim? Will they become friends and share tea, cookies, and pie? Her name, Ophelia, means useful and wise. Surely, she will find a way to get inside. Join Ophelia and Her Teacups. She is sure to captivate your heart as you discover that friendship is always in season and tea is sweeter when shared with a friend.
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About The Author
Chantal Johnson
Chantal Henry Johnson loves Jesus, her husband (Scott) of 37 years, her children, her grandchildren and, of course, Texas. She is an artist and author whose multimedia creations have been featured in magazines, but what she loves most about her art is that it brings people to Jesus. As a Bible study leader and writer, she weaves her love of art, the written word, and God’s word together to create beautiful reminders of His love for us. Blessings Beyond the Page is her first Women’s Bible study publication.
Chantal is the 2025 Texas Word Wrangler Reviewers’ Choice Award recipient for Ophelia and Her Teacups.