When a storm is coming, all other birds seek shelter. The eagle alone avoids the storm by flying above it. So, in the storms of life may your heart be like an eagle’s and soar above.” – Author Unknown

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Encouraging you to have a happy fourth of July on near a river.

Happy Fourth of July!  Happy Freedom Day! On the Fourth of July as a child, I walked to the park with my older brother in the morning and attended an all-day celebration.  We ate cotton candy and hot dogs until Read more…


When we grow up bj rae what children need near a river

We deserve these things when we grow up!  If you love us, please give us what we need! Dear Politicians, Parents, and Teachers, Thank you for providing guidance to us as we grow up. But, you’re doing a few things Read more…

"Each reader's heart is like an eagle's and can soar above the storms in life..." - Near a River's Author, BJ Rae.

Written with uplifting words of encouragement, Near a River is a photographic children's book about two young bald eagles who are eager for their mother to teach them to fly so they may soar over the storms in their lives. Near a River encourages early childhood reading. BJ hopes that every child becomes a strong reader and soars above the storms in life.

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