Rusty Raccoon and The Sugar Bowl

"Sometimes going the wrong way teaches you the right way."

Capturing the simple joys of childhood, Rusty Raccoon and The Sugar Bowl invites families on a fun journey to a hidden wild black raspberry patch, "The Sugar Bowl," tucked away deep in Oarwood Forest, where only a sneaky little raccoon can find it. Enjoy this adventurous tale, full of meaning and original watercolor artwork, that inspires a love for nature + creativity and a curiosity of the world around you.

This story weaves together timeless adventure, family traditions, wholesome fun in the great outdoors, and simple lessons that are always worth hearing.

Join Rusty and his friends as they take off on a summer adventure you'll want to relive again and again!

Ethan and Sherry Luhman currently live in Cedarburg, Wisconsin, after beginning their family in Missouri and New York. They have four children: Abram (7), Owain (5), Roman (2), and a baby girl on the way. Ethan is a pastor, and Sherry owns her own business, Oar + Arrow. When the "Safer at Home" mandate was put into place due to COVID-19, the Luhman family found themselves spending more time as a family, cuddled up together, reading more books and telling more stories. It turned out to be a time to put their dreams on paper and begin writing and painting the children's book they always dreamed of creating. Ethan grew up on 60 acres in the rolling hills of southwestern Wisconsin, and he spent his summer days exploring, going on adventures with his brothers, and picking wild black raspberries. Sherry has been drawing animals since she could hold a pencil, and their children love animals and nature. Beginning as bedtime stories, Ethan and Sherry created these characters to teach + encourage their children. Weaving together the beauty of nature, the importance of relationships, and the impact of a good adventure, they hope you find much joy reading Rusty Raccoon and the Sugar Bowl.