Welcome to my website.

 This site is intended to provide information regarding my educational resources, stories, fiber art, and doll fashion design. 

I hope that this will become a favorite spot for parents, educators, and creativity enthusiasts.  I welcome your input as this web page evolves. 

The book that accompanies the thematic unit, Chipo's Gift (a story about a mopani worm from South Africa), is available for purchase for $9.25 shipped first class through this website and is also available at the stores listed below. 

To order, please contact me at dtroehler@aol.com

A portion of the net proceeds from the sale of the book will be donated to
Beautiful Gate Ministries in Lesotho, Africa (click this link to learn how to help) 
Beautiful Gate is an orphanage that provides care for abandoned children and children with AIDS.
Donations are made through www.beautifulafrica.org

Chipo's Gift Book Trailer

           

Song Video Below: Children's Song Writer, Bryant Oden from Songdrops.com

Book Available (link below):

Amazon.com

Reader's World Bookstore

Tree House Books

Previously Published Work:
Doll Costuming Magazine (Nov. '05)
Soft Dolls & Animals (July '07)
Dolls Magazine (Oct. '07)
Grand Rapids Press (Nov. '07)
Doll Reader Magazine (Apr. '09)

Doll & Fiber Creations Featured:
Doll Reader Magazine (May '05)
Teddy Bear Review (Dec. '05)
Soft Dolls & Animals (Sept. '07)