“Pinkie,” by Shannon Dow Submitted photo

“Pinkie,” a new book by Shannon Dow of Sabuttus, has been released by Dorrance Publishing Co., Inc.

When little Iris can’t sleep without her beloved Pinkie, big sister Hazel promises to bring Pinkie back to Iris and sets about, secretly, doing just that. The bond between the sisters prompts Hazel to defy parental “rules” so her sister can feel safe with the comfort of her security blanket. The author hopes readers see the message to take care of each other, support emotional well-being, and think about how to begin letting go of things.

At the age of nineteen, Dow obtained guardianship of her brother and sister, and she met her husband, David, during that same time period. They have three adult children and six grandchildren. She also has two cats and a puppy that is her “baby.” Dow is an elementary school teacher, currently teaching sixth grade. In addition, she actively volunteers for the Friendly Caller program at Seniors Plus. Her hobbies include beekeeping, gardening with a focus on herbs, making tisanes, quilting, baking, crocheting, hiking, writing, and making products from beeswax, which include: soap, candles, lip balms, lotions, salves, and a variety of other items. Dow has lived in Maine her entire life and loves everything about her state — from the rocky seacoast to the backwoods and Mount Katahdin.

“Pinkie” is a 30-page paperback also available in hardcover and eBook.