“A good book for grandparents to read to their grandchildren”
Thank you to Shakiera Reece for a wonderful 4-star review of of Donny and Mary Grace’s California Adventures. Read the full review here:

Thank you to Shakiera Reece for a wonderful 4-star review of of Donny and Mary Grace’s California Adventures. Read the full review here:
Did you know that March 21 is World Down Syndrome Day? It’s true. In December 2011, the United Nations General Assembly declared that March 21 would be the annual worldwide day for raising public awareness of Down syndrome and the need for advocacy for adequate access to health care, early intervention programs, inclusive education and…
Thank you to Reading_Jack for a wonderful 4-star review of Donny and Mary Grace’s California Adventures. Here is an excerpt: “Donny and Mary Grace’s California Adventure is a children’s book that features love, family, siblings’ affection, adventure, and mystery. The author wrote the book in the third person’s point of view and narrated the story beautifully….
Cathy Pepe didn’t write the Grandma Gang mysteries for praise, accolades or glowing reviews. She penned the series to honor her beloved brother, Donny, whose zest for life was never slowed or dampened by his Down syndrome. The praise, accolades and glowing reviews that followed each book in the series were simply affirmation that she…
Excited to share a wonderful review of Donny and Mary Grace’s California Adventures: A Grandma Gang Mystery by Online Book Club. The reviewer gave the book 4 out of 4 stars! The reviewer shared their favorite parts of the book and important learnings for readers, including this passage: “There’s a lot to take from this…
Author Cathy Pepe has released the third mystery novel in the Grandma Gang children’s book series, Donny, Mary Grace and the Ugly Marbles. The fast-paced tale continues the adventures of Donny, a curious boy with Down syndrome, and Mary Grace, his smart and loving big sister. The siblings live in California with their grandparents, of…
Have you read Donny, Mary Grace and the Ugly Marbles yet? If so, you’ll be interested to know that World Marbles Day is coming up! I’m serious. There really is a World Marbles Day and it has been commemorated since 1588! That’s right, World Marbles Day has taken place on Good Friday for almost 200…