Children ages 4 - 9 will enjoy this beautifully illustrated new release. The Journey Home, Book One of The Adventures of Sandy Clown Series is a tale that takes your child into the imaginary world of a childhood friendship. Sandy Clown is a toy clown who is chosen by five-year-old Sissy out of all the other clowns in Mrs. Olson"s sewing closet. Sissy promises Sandy that she will always love him, even if he can"t love her. He decides to learn about love and he longs for a heart so he can love Sissy back. When Sandy becomes part of the Carlson family, he learns that he and Sissy are very much alike. They are both the wiggly, curious type, and a little bit peppery. Sissy"s daddy is a pastor, and the Carlson family moves to Alaska to become missionaries in a pioneer world. Sandy shares many adventures with Sissy as they travel to their new home and Sandy becomes Sissy"s best friend. He learns that love is being there for Sissy when she is sure that she will never have another friend in this strange new world. Then, Sissy remembers why they came to Alaska. They came to share God"s love and Sandy realizes that love doesn"t come from having a heart – love comes from someone called Heavenly Father.