The English German School that is a part of the Chisholm Trail Heritage Museum campus featured Cowpoke Story Time during its monthly session March 28.
CTHM is dedicated to creating fun events for both the old and the young, and last week it was all for the youngsters. The monthly 'story time' sessions are held the 4th Saturday of every month and feature a children's book reading and arts and craft activities. The event is free and hosted by CTHM staff.
The March event was extra special because it featured a book authored and illustrated by a Texas resident and one with close ties to Cuero. Marsha Edmands’ published book 'Raisin, the Last Puppy Chosen' tells the heartfelt story of how a little left behind puppy was finally adopted.
Colorful illustrations show the pup caged and depressed and kind of forgotten until a nice lady named Marsha comes to adopt him and give him a forever home. It is a true story.
Over 30 pre-school children attended the event to hear the story of Raisin and meet Raisin in person. The kids were given dog prints to color, personal polaroid pics and a real box of 'raisins' with Raisin's photo on the front. Several children arrived with their moms and the preschool groups from St. Micheal's and Grace Episcopal also attended.
Ms. Edmands’ book is available for purchase at the Pet Adoptions of Cuero shelter or on Amazon with proceeds benefitting PAOC. Six little adoptable kittens came along from PAOC to the event for some one-onone attention with the children.
The Chisholm Trail Heritage Museum has always strived to provide educational and enlightening activities for the children and the community. The English German Schoolhouse is a community treasure of history and having events like Cowpoke Story Time showcases the old with the new.
Marsha Edmands, author of “Raisin, the Last Puppy Chosen,’ presented her book to children at Cowpoke Story Time at the Chisholm Trail Heritage Museum’s English German School March 28. It is a true story, and she brought Raisin with her to the event. Courtesy Photo
