All families look and act differently; however, positive family connections provide loving support in all families. Who you love and care about defines who you are as a person. Families provide the support and nurture that helps us face the world and life’s struggles.

While love is difficult to define, it is the thing that binds us together and it makes life worthwhile.

The Bible tells us in I Corinthians 13:4-7
4 Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud.

5 It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs.

6 Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth.

7 It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails.

Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star, You are Loved Near or Far highlights the support and loving relationship a family provides on Shelby’s life journey.

Join us in the delightful story about change, support, and family love.

“A charming tale and wonderful lesson to be learned-Spooner does it again!”



“A must read for every child. A heartwarming story of change. Absolutely delightful!”
Deborah Flury, parent & grandparent

“A charming tale and wonderful lesson to be learned-Spooner does it again!”
Donald Mayer, Director of Business Development for GREENGUARD Environmental Institute

If I could buy just one book for my young children it would be “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star You Are Loved Near or Far” for all the lessons learned.
Parrish Cooper

“An uplifting and inspirational look at change for all ages.”
Connie Cooper Shepard, Hershey
Vice President, Food Sales

“This story will truly touch the heart of every child who has ever had to experience leaving their first home and friends.”
Anna Douglas, mother of three

“Carolyn and Cathy have created a delightful children story that stands on it’s own as a whimsical entertainment, but is especially poignant and helpful for a family facing a difficult move.”
Judy Cathey LCSW, Mental Health Therapist



Carolyn Spooner and her husband are members of the Leon County Community where they have lived since graduating from Florida State University. Carolyn earned a Specialist Degree from Florida State University in Educational Leadership and Administration, Masters Degree in Elementary Education, and is certified in Educational Leadership Level I and II, Reading, and ESOL programs.

Currently, Carolyn Spooner is serving as the Title I and Special Services Director for Leon County Schools. Carolyn has also been a Title I Principal at Ruediger Elementary which was honored by the Department of Education as both a Distinguished Title I School and A+ school. Carolyn’s educational experiences include serving as an assistant principal at Killearn Lakes Elementary School and teaching at Belle Vue Middle School, Springwood Elementary School, and Astoria Park Elementary School.

Carolyn’s motto is Purpose with Passion helping all students achieve and succeed! Carolyn is committed to making a real difference in the lives of our most at risk students in Leon County, Florida.

Using her educational storytelling experiences, Carolyn wrote the story Twinkle, twinkle, little star, you are loved near or far as a project she could do with her artistic sister, Catherine. The story about the worries and anxiety brought on by change, shows how the gift of love, can make a difference and get us through the hard times that happen in our life.



Catherine Garrett lives in Yorktown, Virginia where she owns her own creative gift business. After getting her nursing degree from Florida State University, Catherine decided to pursue her passion of art. At first, Catherine did creative gifts for family and friends but it did not take long for commissions and requests to develop into a business.

Currently, Catherine works as artist in Virginia. Her talent in the art of calligraphy, painting, and jewelry designs keeps her busy with project requests.

Catherine’s interests and talents are as beautiful and unique as the individual herself. Catherine’s philosophy of art as a way to express emotions you feel and sense, explain her eclectic and matchless creations.