When a terrible storm strikes the homestead, Duke and Toby wake to find that the great oak they loved most has fallen. It was not just any tree. It was Toshi’s Tree — the place where they rested, remembered, and felt close to the family cat they had lost. As the days move forward and life on the homestead continues, Toby struggles to understand how the world can keep going after something so important is gone. But with Duke’s steady love, and with Alan and Andrea’s quiet care, Toby begins to learn that love does not disappear when something changes. Tender, thoughtful, and filled with heart, Duke and Toby and the Tree on the Hill is a story about grief, healing, memory, and the small ways love stays with us. Perfect for readers who cherish gentle animal stories, meaningful family moments, and books that help children talk about loss with warmth and hope. Alain Grandemange is an author, editor, and photographer whose work is rooted in quiet moments, meaningful connections, and the beauty of everyday life. Drawing inspiration from rural living, nature, and the rhythms of home, his stories invite readers to slow down, notice more, and find meaning in simple truths.His children's books are known for their emotional depth, gentle wisdom, and thoughtful storytelling. Rather than offering easy answers, Alain's stories explore empathy, resilience, curiosity, and the importance of presence-encouraging young readers to reflect, feel, and grow alongside the characters. Each book carries a message children need to hear, wrapped in warmth, honesty, and care.As a photographer and visual storyteller, Alain brings a keen eye for detail and atmosphere to his work, often blending words and imagery to create immersive, comforting worlds. Whether writing for children or creating visual art, his goal remains the same: to create work that feels sincere, lasting, and deeply human.Alain lives in rural Virginia, where the landscape, animals, and daily moments of country life continue to shape and inspire his creative work. Alandrea Publishing is an independent publishing house dedicated to creating thoughtful, beautifully crafted books that celebrate presence, connection, and the quiet richness of everyday life. Rooted in a love of storytelling, nature, and meaningful reflection, Alandrea Publishing focuses on work that feels sincere, lasting, and deeply human.The catalog spans children's literature, adult coloring books, and visual storytelling projects, each designed to invite readers to slow down, notice more, and engage with the world in a gentler, more intentional way. For children, Alandrea Publishing produces emotionally resonant stories that emphasize empathy, resilience, curiosity, and kindness-offering lessons that unfold naturally through narrative rather than instruction.In its visual works, including coloring books and photography-based projects, the press emphasizes craftsmanship, atmosphere, and calm-creating spaces for creativity, mindfulness, and quiet joy. Every publication is guided by the belief that books can be both comforting and meaningful, simple yet profound.Based in rural Virginia, Alandrea Publishing draws continual inspiration from the natural landscape, country living, and the small moments that give life its depth. Each book is created with care, intention, and respect for readers of all ages.