Strawberry Hill: Where Friendship Feels Like Home Six cultures. Six mysterious visitors. One unforgettable celebration! When young Jane McKinley leaves her beloved Scotland behind and moves to Strawberry Hill, Kansas, she misses everything about home—the beautiful thistles, the sea, and especially the mysterious Loch Ness Monster. But Jane soon discovers that she's not the only child missing a faraway home! When mysterious letters begin appearing, Jane and her new friends find themselves caught up in a delightful adventure filled with mischievous mythical creatures, hidden keys, puzzling clues, and wonderful surprises. At a magical Culture Picnic, families share traditional foods, music, dances, and treasures from Scotland, Ireland, Germany, Holland, Russia, and Croatia. But who is leaving the mysterious notes? Where are the hidden keys? And what wonderful surprises await inside six locked boxes? Young readers will love searching the colorful illustrations for mischievous creatures hiding in plain sight, solving mysteries alongside the children, and discovering the special message waiting at the end. A heartwarming, interactive adventure celebrating cultural traditions, kindness, friendship, and the wonderful discovery that sometimes home isn't just a place—it's the people who make you feel you belong. Perfect for preschool and kindergarten read-aloud, classroom cultural celebrations, libraries, and family story times.