If you're feeling blue, these are the books for you Fun, uplifting and inspirational... The Growing Erbs Series tells the story a family growing up on a Minnesota farm in the 1960s, depicting the carefree activities of bygone years as well as the lessons a young girl learns within the close-knit family. Indeed, her values are being formed as the reader follows her examination of the family's Mennonite heritage until she ultimately finds her own spiritual enlightenment. Inspired as a story-form childhood memoir to entertain children while reading about the olden days - much like the beloved 'Little House On The Prairie' books - adults too, find they truly capture the essence of youth and that this young family's poignant story draws them in emotionally from the onset. Companion books also available. THE FIRST SUMMER: The Erbs are moving -- Sheila, her three sisters, and brother are going to be farmers After their work is done the Three Little Girls go from one hair-raising, yet comical adventure to the next. Along with the simple joys of childood, The First Summer shows the richness of a close family, the innocent spirituality of childood, and the magic of yesteryear when life was simpler, safer, and if you believe the author, better.