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books
by Larry Baird
For signed copies of any
of my books,
please email
Larry Baird with your request.
(extra fee for shipping) Grandma's
Big Jugs 
A
children's picture book telling the story of a lady,
affectionately known as Grandma who has exceptionally large jugs.

Get
hold of 'Grandma's Big Jugs'.
Canadian
writer Larry Baird takes a light hearted look at the importance of
what's inside, in this fully illustrated children's storybook.
A
simple rhyme that is as fun to read for the adult, as it is to hear
for the kids. Grandma is a lady in a small town who is known for her
magnificent jugs. So well known that she even gets to meet the king.
This story is meant
to be read aloud, as the adult reading it will have a difficult time
not laughing; yet the children will fall in love with grandma and
her adventure to meet the king and show off her big jugs.
(33 pages)
Currently available on Amazon for
$18.50 Canadian
Buy
on Amazon.ca
or contact Larry for an
autographed copy.
(extra shipping costs may apply)
email
Larry Baird
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5
STAR Reviews
from Amazon customers:
LOVE THE JUGS;
Enjoyed this comical book - adults would understand. Funny, very
well illustrated and kids will enjoy.
MUST PURCHASE! WON'T
REGRET!;
I was reading it to my friends kids and I tell you, I tried so hard not to
laugh; the kids thought it was entertaining and great.
I
know if I was a kid I would ask my parents to read it to me every night.
As
an adult, I'm reading this all the time, since I swear there is so many
hidden jokes haha.
ADORABLE STORY;
Such
a cute book! Graphics are so bright and colourful. My niece and nephew
just loved the story and giggled the entire time.
Buy
on Amazon.ca
or for an
autographed copy.
(extra shipping costs may apply) email
Larry Baird
static
and other distractions

A collection of strange
eerie tales from the mind of Larry Baird.
Released April 2022
A
short story collection featuring the titles:
Static:
A woman alone on a eerily quiet night. Her
only sources of contact with the
outside world are her phone and radio...both filled with
static. She waits for dawn.
Mr Harold P
Morton Finkle:
A broken down
car on a country road leads
to a meeting with the nearest town's most revered citizen; Mr. Harold P
Morton Finkle.
Hallowe'en
Apples:
A teacher tells her students a Hallowe'en story
they won't soon forget.
Home Town
Spirit:
Three misfits in a small town have something in
common, but they don't know it yet.
Dearest William:
A monster tale told in un-posted letters.
Barnabas Moon:
A baby is
left on a doorstep and changes an entire town.
Plus a few more
surprises.
(217 pages)
On
Amazon: $19.99
Canadian.
Or
contact Larry for an autographed copy.
(Extra for shipping may apply)
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5
STAR Reviews
from amazon customers:
A MUST READ;This
book grabs your attention in the very first paragraph. Read it in 1-1/2
sittings......couldn't put it down!
STATIC! WILL NOT DISAPPOINT;Get
set to enter a Twilight Zone where ordinary people - you identify with -
take you into a totally unpredictable realm of ‘What to hell just
happened?’
Then it will compel you into the next short story to see what
could possibly be next! Well done Larry Baird - you kept the pages
turning!
EERIE AND NOSTALGIC;I
am a fan of Larry's work and this book does not disappoint. The stories
are wonderfully eerie and nostalgic. One of them actually made me
cry...and another would make a wonderful Disney Pixar film...the others
are fun and creepy strangeness. Larry has a talent for creating an entire
character in one sentence, I swear I have met some of these people. Loved
it.
MAGICAL;
I've
always loved short stories, but this book itself has taken me to different
time zones that no book has.
I
cried, laughed and even couldn't sleep at night.
This
is a must read book and I bet you won't be able to put it down.
I've
seen people write those same words about different books and they are
right, this is one of those books.
Order
from Amazon.ca
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from Amazon.com
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The
Bernice Papers
"I completely loved this book..."
She
had one leg, an accordion
and a dream
About
The Bernice Papers:
Bernice
is a most remarkable woman. Whether she is hopping through the streets
of war-torn London while thwarting a Nazi plot; Tap-dancing a one-legged
cancan for the king; or solving a murder on a Canadian luxury train,
Bernice's unique talents and Never Surrender attitude carry her through
some of the most important moments of the 20th century.Join the author
as he discovers and recreates some of the adventures of this brave,
powerful woman and her accordion "Old Red" in this fun
fictional biography.
Note:
A follow up to 'The Bernice Papers' has been published. Read 'Bernice
& Hilda: The Schmermonger Papers' when you have read 'The Bernice
Papers'.
Enjoy
the adventure!
(240 pages)
Review
from
Mercedez, the co-star of the long
running stage show CARLY'S ANGELS.
"...It
was all about a mega star named Bernice. A charming story of hope that
leaves you feeling warm inside with a tear in your eye. The author may
have a twisted sense of reality tho."
5
STAR Reviews
from Amazon customers:
GREAT
READ;
I
completely loved this book. The stories about Bernice were
enthralling and imaginative. Even knowing that it was a fictional
book it seemed so realistic and the fact that the author had drawn in
historical points or historical figures drew me into the book even
more
and I never wanted to put it down. I definitely would recommend this
to my friends and family.
A
REMARKABLE WOMAN INDEED;
A
fun story, or rather stories about a remarkable woman. Even though
the tales are farfetched they are surprisingly believable. Some
parts had me laughing out loud.
GREAT READ:
A
lot of humor and historical facts thrown into this story of a very
remarkable woman. Can't wait to read the second book!
On Amazon: $19.95 CA
Or contact Larry for an
autographed copy.
(extra shipping rates may apply)
Order from
amazon.ca
Order
from amazon.com
Or search on whichever amazon
you use.
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Bernice
& Hilda:
The Schmermonger Papers

"I just love this author's work!"
Royals
and gangsters and spies, oh my!
This
ain't no yellow brick road!
About
'Bernice and Hilda: The Schmermonger Papers':
'The
Bernice Papers' left many unanswered questions.
After
years of painstaking research;
in
the new book 'Bernice and Hilda: The Schmermonger Papers',
Larry
Baird has
some of the answers.
-How
did Hilda and Bernice meet?
-How
did best friends become enemies?
-Was
Hilda just born bad?
-What
really caused Bernice's leg to fall off?
Follow
these magnificent, strong women
from
childhood to stardom; and
discover how they are connected to some of the most
important people of the first half of the 20th century.
Plus,
now there is a new name in the story; who
the heck is Rosabelle?
(232 pages)
5
STAR Reviews
from Amazon customers:
I COULDN'T PUT THIS BOOK DOWN;
Amazing
story that keeps you engaged throughout. Once I started reading, I
couldn't put it down because I needed to know what was next for these 2
girls. Am hoping there will be a part 2!
I LOVE BOTH BERNICE AND HILDA;
If
history class was this fun I would've paid a lot more attention. The
story seamlessly blends history with the fictional exploits of Bernice and
Hilda and is a perfect follow up to the Bernice Papers. Quite
interesting lives these ladies had. So far fetched and yet so
believable. Loved it!!
GREAT ADD ON;
"I
just love this author's work! Such a different out look on the lives
of Hilda and Bernice, lived in the same time set. I can't wait to
see what the author comes up with next."
UNIQUE;
How
unique and adventurous this book is.
This
is a kind of book that you want everything in it.
Definitely
ment for people that love history but want a different look into it.
Really
makes you want more and more. Such a fun, passionate and crazy characters
that make you want not put the book down.
On Amazon: $19.95 CA
Or contact Larry for an
autographed copy.
(Extra for shipping may apply)
Order
from amazon.ca
Order
from amazon.com
Or search on whichever amazon
you use.
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Bivvy 
"...a
wonderful ride of fantasy..." A
story of friendship, family, mystery,
colour and faith
About Bivvy:
What if one day you pass by a cabinet containing forgotten objects from your childhood when suddenly, strange lights and sounds come from inside?
What if someone, a complete stranger, climbs out of that cabinet smiles and simply says, "Hello, I am
Bivvy"?
That's what happens to Rayn Archolas; an unassuming artistic man, quite happy in his solitude, whose life is drastically changed by the uninvited appearance of Bivvy.
Bivvy is a very colourful character,
with whom everyone seems to fall in love. His simple ways of speaking and looking at the world make him endearing to all.
All, that is, except Leopold.
Leopold knows Bivvy's true identity and the power he holds, and will stop at nothing to get that power for
himself.
Follow Rayn from his boyhood discoveries in 'The Giant's Castle' to the appearance of Bivvy in his cabinet; their journey with 'The Archolas Shows', the biggest and brightest circus in the land;
their battles with Leopold; and the final battle in the colourful, very colourful small town of Cornix, on the Canadian
prairie.
***
A story of friendship, family, mystery, colour and faith.
It is about the joy of finding one's home in this world, and beyond.
Oh...and there are crows and cabbages.
As for the one named Bivvy: Is he an angel, a demon, a
genie, or just a strange man?
Or is he something else entirely?
(205 pages)
5
STAR Reviews
from Amazon customers:
A
FUN IMAGINATIVE READ;
A fun ride and a beautiful story of friendship. My imagination
soared in this book and I could really picture the events...
UNIQUE
READ;
I
couldn't put this book down, I was disappointed when it ended! I
really loved reading Bivvy it was a great read about friendship and the
use of imagination...
BE
ENTERTAINED BY BIVVY;
This
is such an unusual and unique story! It challenges your beliefs of what
is
'normal' in life and friendship, and takes you on a wonderful ride of
fantasy and pure pleasure of character depths. You'll get caught up
in the story and will be driven to know what the culmination of the events
will be. Read! Enjoy!
I
LOVED IT;
It is fantastic...I thought it is perfect for all ages...
GREAT READ;
Amazing
book that keeps you entertained throughout. The author has a Great
imagination and this is a book I couldn't put down.
$15.50 CA (shipping may be extra)
Order
from amazon.ca
Order
from amazon.com
Or search on whichever amazon
you use.
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Christmas
Cards
Due to different monitors, colours may not be exactly as
shown. Size is approx. 5x7" matte white card paper. The
Christmas cards are $1.75 each (Plus shipping)
2024 
"Behold"
(c) 2024 by Larry Baird

"A Star Over a Small Town"
(c) 2024 by Larry Baird

"I Do Believe"
(c) 2024 by Larry Baird

"The Guide"
(c) 2024 by Larry Baird
Download
and print the Handy Dandy Order Form below OR email
me your order and info 
2023

"A Shepherd Approaches"
(c) 2023 by Larry Baird

"Nobody Forgotten"
(c) 2023 by Larry Baird

"Ma's House on Christmas Eve '23"
(c) 2023 by Larry Baird
Dedicated to the memory of mum, dad, my sister, grandma and all the
family,
friends and neighbours and even strangers; all of whom helped make Ma's
house on Christmas Eve such an extra special night every year.

"Country Welcome"
(c) 2023 by Larry Baird
The
Christmas cards are $1.75 each (Plus shipping)
Inside
your cards is your choice of :
- Blank-
-Your
own short sentiment-
up
to 30 words
same wording in each card in the order
or
the following:
Wishing
you Happiness
and Peace
for Christmas,
the New Year
and always.
(inside words add 15 cents per card)
email me
with your order or
questions.
2022

"This is Santa's Big Scene"
(c) 2022 by Larry Baird

"Just
outside of town"
(c) 2022 by Larry Baird

"Angel with Trumpet"
(c) 2022 by Larry Baird
The
Christmas cards are $1.75 each (Plus shipping)
Inside
your cards is your choice of :
- Blank-
-Your
own short sentiment-
up
to 30 words
same wording in each card in the order
or
the following:
"The
Best gift
is having you in my life.
Wishing
you happiness this
Christmas
&
New Year"
(inside words add 15 cents per card)
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with your order or
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2021 
"It's
Not That Steep."
(c) 2021 by Larry Baird

"Looking
for the Shepherd"
(c) 2021 by Larry Baird

"Bringing the Tree"
(c) 2021 by Larry Baird

The
Christmas cards are $1.75 each (Plus shipping)
Inside
your cards is your choice of :
- Blank-
-Your
own short sentiment-
(up
to 30 words)
or
the following:
"The
Best gift
is having you in my life.
Wishing
you happiness this
Christmas
&
New Year"
(inside words add 15 cents per card)
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greeting
cards
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Black Tassel Greetings Cards
"A Classic and
Elegant way
to let someone know..."
For
complete Black Tassel details click here
Samples: 
Crocus 
Iris 
Orchid 
Mary
and Jesus 
Dove 
Light
House 
Drinking
Elephant 
Lion 
Train 
Barbed
Wire
For
complete Black Tassel details click here
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poster
design
For
poster design
contact Larry at
Email:
larrybaird.ca@gmail.com





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_______________________________________________________________________________________ oddities Is
this a U.F.O. appearing in the Drumheller Valley???
I took these pictures in the summer of 2019 and did not notice the aurora
until I reviewed the photos at home the next day. Then I
zoomed in and saw ... 
We
were touring the Banff Springs Hotel when I snapped a photo of the
staircase where a bride fell to her death in the 1920's. Her ghost
is said to appear there quite regularly. Did I capture her image in
this picture? 
Hopefully
more oddities coming soon top ____________________________________________________________________________ all images, artwork and writings are
copyrighted by Larry Baird and larrybaird.ca
Email:
larrybaird.ca@gmail.com
Photo by Lucas Lang
www.lslphoto.ca
About Larry:
Larry Baird was born and
raised in Alberta,
Canada.
Born in Castor, he spent
most of his formative years
in Cessford and
Drayton Valley.
He currently lives in Calgary.
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