In a rural Minnesota town with deep German roots, people tend to their duties without fanfare or expectation, doing the work that needs to be done to keep the small community humming. A lyrical collection of 10 intertwined short stories, The Winter Bees: Fiction introduces characters whose quiet, blue-collar lives and relationships turn into journeys of personal discovery, meaning, love, and hope. Among them is Ana, the ruby-lipped, gray-haired...

When Mike goes to bed at night, the images that his night-light creates on the walls of his room stimulate even more images in his mind.

Portrays the amazing adventures a puppy might have while his owner is away at school.

Tuckerbean's owner surprises him with a trip to the amusement park. When his owner goes on a ride without Tuckerbean, he decides to go exploring. Where does Tuckerbean end up?

Young Galen views ordinary objects from a different perspective through the eye of his camera.

Tuckerbean loves going to the movies. He finds all sorts of adventures on the big screen.

Kona, a trail pony, is sad because he thinks everyone has forgotten his birthday.

Henry Shortbull gleefully hogs every toy, crumb, and bit of attention in sight, refusing to share with anyone. When Henry goes so far as to swallow the sun, he realizes that greed isn't good. Will he be able to make amends with the people of Pfeffernut County?

Tuckerbean and Grandma Tootie share a secret. They love to go bowling! When Grandma Tootie is in town, they hit the lanes together for a striking good time!