Episode 3725: Willie and Bo at the Party: A Heartwarming Children's Adventure | Margaret Cardenas
The 'Willie' stories were written for my grandchildren, but they were also enjoyed by the students I worked with, so I decided to share the stories with all children. Willie and Bo were pets owned by Margaret, and for the most part the "Willie" stories depict their true behavior.
Welcome! I’m a children’s book author who has spent a lifetime surrounded by kids, adventure, and learning. My journey began in New Mexico, where I originally set out to become a nurse. I loved helping people—but before long, I realized my true calling was working with children.
To stay close to my own kids, I opened an in-home daycare. Over time, my work grew into supporting developmentally disabled children—first through specialized programs and later in schools. Each role strengthened my commitment to helping children grow, learn, and thrive.
Alongside that work, I served as a volunteer firefighter and EMT. The training was intense and the calls were demanding, but the experience shaped me with resilience and compassion. Even after our volunteer fire department closed, neighbors still reach out in emergencies—skills I’m grateful to have, even if I’m no longer officially an EMT.
These days, I homeschool four of my seven grandchildren in a schoolhouse I built on my property. Our classroom is lively, curious, and often filled with extra energy when friends and cousins join us during breaks. I encourage the kids to explore music, sports, and new experiences—from violin and saxophone lessons to Taekwondo—because confidence grows when children discover what they love.
Adventure is a big part of our lives, too. Together, we’ve gone hot air ballooning, ziplining, skydiving, and even white-water rafting through the Grand Canyon. Moments like these remind me that learning doesn’t just happen at a desk—it happens everywhere, especially when it’s joyful and shared.
My books are inspired by the children I’ve known and the adventures we’ve lived. I hope they spark imagination, courage, and curiosity in every young reader.
https://www.amazon.com/Willie-Bo-Party-Margaret-Cardenas/dp/1968069429/ref=monarch_sidesheet_title [https://www.amazon.com/Willie-Bo-Party-Margaret-Cardenas/dp/1968069429/ref=monarch_sidesheet_title]
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http://www.bluefunkbroadcasting.com/root/twia/61826mcosh.mp3 [http://www.bluefunkbroadcasting.com/root/twia/61826mcosh.mp3]
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