Buddy Goes Beyond the Fence
A Homewoods Story
Buddy, a curious Bernese Mountain puppy, ventures beyond the backyard fence for the very first time — and discovers a whole woodland world waiting to be explored.
Children's Author · Rogers, Arkansas
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Welcome to Over the Garden Gate Press — where every story begins on a front porch, in a garden, or just beyond a wooden fence, waiting to be discovered.
"Stories grow best in the spaces between — between fence posts, between seasons, between a child's question and a grandparent's answer."
— Leslie Jurgensmeyer
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Buddy Meets the Noise Committee
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Deep in the Homewoods, something is making a tremendous racket. Buddy sets out to investigate — and what he finds is louder, funnier, and more wonderful than he ever imagined.
Buddy Visits the Duck Pond
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Some adventures don't begin with a plan — they begin with a single, brave step. Buddy has always watched the world from the safe side of the fence, but one day curiosity tugs a little stronger than fear, and he sets off toward the pond. There he discovers a world full of new sights, sounds, and surprises — friendly ducks, a watchful turtle, and the gentle rhythm of the water inviting him closer. But the pond holds one big question — what happens if he steps in?
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About the Author
Leslie Jurgensmeyer
Leslie is a former English teacher turned children's book author, writing stories inspired by the real animals she watches from her front porch in the Arkansas Ozarks. Her books celebrate family bonds, curious young hearts, and the quiet wonder of the natural world.
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