Tate and the Lotus Pond: A FantasyBy: Judy CiceroThis enchanting fairy tale follows Tate, our boy hero and Little-One, a refugee baby spider in their search for Little-One's home web on the mysterious lotus pond. These unlikely friends accompanied by Tate's imagination face the dangerous Bully Fish, menacing Sumo Snails, the evil Kameko, a renegade turtle taxi driver and the deadly Steaming Vapors. They are befriended by the illusive Morning Glories, noisy Froglings, generations of Lotus plants, and the Parasol Ants. Tate and Little-One are honored for their bravery and wild imaginations with a welcome home tea ceremony hosted by Geisha Butterflies, dancing Fireflies, and their family and friends.About the AuthorJudy Cicero devoted her career to examining relationship issues and the value of unlikely friendships. As a retired professor and social worker, she has found creative fiction to be a perfect outlet for her discoveries. Her works include Sour Grapes and Shadow (an animated short film), The Extraordinary Magic of Everyday Life (Lulu.com), Do Drop In (Amazon.com) and other short works for children and adults that depict those who persevere and joyfully embrace life in spite of difficult circumstances.