Buddy and his friend Blackie have a plan.
Today is the day they’ll explore beyond the yard and make their way to the pond—just the two of them, setting out on their next Homewoods adventure.
But before they can even leave, the adventure comes to Buddy.
The neighborhood’s loudest residents—the self-appointed Noise Committee—burst into his yard in a flurry of barking, jumping, and nonstop chatter. What begins as excitement quickly turns into chaos, until King Arthur steps in and restores a bit of order.
With the yard finally quiet again, Buddy and Blackie set off, determined to continue their journey.
Along the way, they stop to visit Doc, the wisest of all their friends. But after all the noise and excitement, Buddy begins to feel something unexpected.
Maybe this adventure has been enough for one day.
With a gentle nudge from Doc and a longing for the comfort of home, Buddy makes his way back, knowing the pond—and more adventures with Blackie—will be waiting another day.
Warm, playful, and full of heart, Buddy Meets the Noise Committee is a charming story about unexpected detours, knowing your limits, and discovering that home is sometimes the very best place to be.
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Over the Garden Gate Press
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Leslie Jurgensmeyer
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Rogers
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Bio
Hi, I’m Leslie! I’m a children’s author, longtime teacher, and grandmother who loves creating stories inspired by real family moments, small-town life, and the people I love most. My books are filled with warmth, humor, heart, and a little bit of “the law of kindness.”