Series of Children’s Book by Loretta Hayward of Garden Gate Cards

Written by Press Release

Aug 15, 2007 at 12:00 AM

Bed for Bunnies front cover. “On the Banks of Durbin Creek-It’s Bedtime for Bunnies!” is the first of a series of new children’s books by Loretta Hayward of Garden Gate® Cards. These delightful stories all take place literally on the banks of Durbin Creek, which flows into the Enoree River where Garden Gate Rabbit Park is located in Fountain Inn, South Carolina! While real rabbits tell all the stories and poems, readers will actually see through detailed photographs a litter of Satin bunnies grow up in “The Cotton Patch Quilt” story.  The remarkable detailed pictures taken by Loretta Hayward are exceptional illustrations for all of the book’s poems, verses, and stories. This extraordinary book develops vocabulary and reading skills for young children while entertaining the whole family through the amazing photographs on every page! Readers discover unexpected surprises throughout the book making it a favorite! Garden Gate rabbits prove to be extraordinary, taking Best of Breed awards for both shows in Columbia, SC this year and registering seven “Grand Champions” with the American Rabbit Breeders Association this month! There are many special qualities about Garden Gate rabbits that make them excellent pets, as well as wonderful storybook characters in “It’s Bedtime for Bunnies.” Garden Gate® is now a registered trademark that also represents true South Carolina quality! Garden Gate® Cards and all their products feature not only the live bunnies raised here in our fine state, but also real Carolina flowers, gardens, heirlooms and handcrafted miniatures all grown or locally made! This family business developed from their experiences raising rabbits for over 15 years on their homestead. “It’s no secret, Loretta says, “we love rabbits and the folks here in South Carolina! We are so thankful for all the ways God has blessed us-and we hope it shows!! We love to support our local businesses in every way we can and that’s the reason all of our printing and production is done here and all of our supplies are made in the USA!” “Don’t be surprised if the smiles our cute bunnies bring- cause you to laugh or make your heart sing! This merry joy is such a wonderful thing-share it and spread it like sunshine in spring!” Garden Gate® products are found at  Educator’s Marketplace, 1700 Wade Hampton in Greenville; Vaughn’s Country Store, 109 W. Trade Str.in Simpsonville; and Stitches, 115 E. Laurens Str. in Laurens. “Bedtime for Bunnies” is available at the office of The Times Examiner! Visit www.gardengatecards.us . or Call 864-876-3914 or write to: Garden Gate Cards, P.O.Box 1515, Fountain Inn, SC 29644