Brandon Sun By: Tyler Clarke
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Children’s book author Melissa Putaro joins five-year-old daughter Violet in advertising her second book, “Party Animals.”
An eclectic group of gussied-up farm animals has banded together to teach children that everyone’s different, and that’s OK.
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At least, this is the case in Melissa Putaro’s second children’s book, Party Animals.
PHOTO BY BRITTANY BROESKY-FIEL
Fernando, a well-known turkey based at The 10 Acre Woods, a petting farm and animal rescue in Anola, is seen dolled up during a photoshoot for the book “Party Animals.”
Inspiration for the book came last year when she had a heart-to-heart with daughter Violet about how everyone’s different.
Brandon Sun By: Kyle Darbyson
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Fun Time Pottery owner Milly McKenna showcases the template that she will be using for an upcoming Valentine s Day painting tutorial, which will broadcast on Zoom this coming Sunday at 4 p.m. (Kyle Darbyson/The Brandon Sun)
People often say that adversity breeds creativity, and it seems like Brandon businesses are taking that idea to heart for this upcoming Valentine’s Day weekend.
Since this year won’t allow for the usual services and romantic public gatherings due to COVID-19, some local establishments have whipped up some unique promotions that aim to keep people safe and engaged during these unprecedented times.