Step back in time to a simpler world, where kindness, courage, and learning came one slate board at a time.
In Patricia P. Willoughby and Pleasant Words, readers return to the little English village they first fell in love with in The Forest's Gift.

The year is the late 1500s, and Patricia's days are filled with wagon rides to the one-room schoolhouse, hand-written lessons on slate, and the gentle wisdom of her teacher, Mrs. Marshall. But this season, the lessons are different. They aren't about numbers or reading, they're about words. Words that heal. Words that teach. Words that make the heart glad.

From the lively market days and stormy buggy rides to the laughter of classmates learning to share, Patricia discovers that kind words can brighten even the grayest morning. With each new adventure, she learns that what we say-and how we say it-can change everything around us.

Young readers will giggle at the antics of Patricia's little brother Eric, feel the warmth of a bustling classroom, and come away with gentle lessons about friendship, patience, and grace.

Beautifully written in a traditional storybook style, Pleasant Words celebrates faith, family, and community through the eyes of a curious and kindhearted child. Each chapter weaves small adventures with timeless truths. perfect for reading aloud, family devotion time, or cozy bedtime storytelling.

Themes include:

The power of kindness and encouragement

Everyday gratitude and helpfulness

Learning from mistakes with grace

The value of patience, sharing, and forgiveness

Perfect for readers ages 6-12, homeschool families, and anyone who loves wholesome, character-building stories rooted in faith and history.

Fans of Little House on the Prairie and Sarah, Plain and Tall will delight in this gentle and heartfelt journey through a world where even the smallest voice can speak big kindnesses.

Step into the buggy, open your slate, and discover how pleasant words truly can bring light to every heart.