Jayne Craddock writes as The Grandma. Her stories of Little Dog and Miss Kitty the Tailless Cat began in a hospital rocking chair—and now help families talk about storms, safety, and the true meaning of Christmas.
Two published picture books from Trilogy Christian Publishing. Perfect for bedtime, classrooms, church libraries, and grandma’s lap.
Little Dog, Miss Kitty, and their friend Max go looking for Christmas. Is it the tree? The carols? The gifts? Donna the Donkey and Sutton the Mutton help them find something better.
ISBN 979-8-89597-040-9 · 36 pages · September 2025
Book detailsThunder rolls and Little Dog and Miss Kitty get scared. Grandma and Grandpa show them how to listen, prepare, and stay safe in thunderstorms and tornado weather.
ISBN 979-8-89597-264-9 · 38 pages · October 2025 · Book Two
Book detailsThese stories started as spoken tales for granddaughter Emily during long dialysis days. They still carry that gentle, rocking-chair voice.
Published by Trilogy Christian Publishing, the books invite families to talk about courage, care, and the true meaning of Christmas.
Short picture-book adventures for ages 4–8—ideal for story time, Sunday school, and grandparents who love to read.
Before the picture books, Jayne photographed and wrote about her home state as a professional Tennessee tourist at tennesseetourist.com. When her youngest granddaughter was born needing a kidney transplant, hospital hours became story hours. Little Dog and Miss Kitty were born there.
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