Welcome to Grandma’s Stories for Little Hearts. It’s a special page just for children. Here you’ll find sweet stories and a little old fashion fun. My hope is to help children discover the joy of family, faith, imagination, and the simple things that make childhood memories so special.
Children’s Books Coming Soon!
All Text and Photos © 2026 Anita Whitlock. All rights reserved. Lots of Love, Grandma Coker.
Little Gail had a big imagination and a curious little heart. She was a daydreamer who could turn an ordinary day into an adventure. Growing up in the country, there was always something to explore, something to wonder about, and occasionally, a little mischief to find. Through the adventures of Little Gail, children can step back in time and discover the simple joys of childhood, when a barn, a backyard, and a big imagination were all you needed for a wonderful day.
The Adventures of Little Gail
Gloria, The Tiniest Coker
Gloria may have been the tiniest Coker, but she had plenty of determination packed into that little body! When she set her mind on winning the hula hoop contest, she practiced and practiced and refused to give up. Round and round that hoop went until all her hard work paid off. Little Gloria proved that you don’t have to be the biggest to accomplish something big, and before long, the tiniest Coker had earned a very important title: Hula Hoop Queen!
Gloria Jean – the Hula Hoop Queen is a heartwarming true story about the youngest Coker daughter and her unforgettable determination. Through challenges and childhood adventures, Gloria Jean’s resilience and courageous spirit always shined brightly. Those qualities have remained with her throughout her life. Inspired by her strength and perseverance, author Anita Whitlock lovingly shares the story of a woman she has always admired, her mother’s sister, Gloria Jean.
Gloria Jean – the Hula Hoop Queen is a heartwarming true story about the youngest Coker daughter and her unforgettable determination. Through challenges and childhood adventures, Gloria Jean’s resilience and courageous spirit always shined brightly. Those qualities have remained with her throughout her life. Inspired by her strength and perseverance, author Anita Whitlock lovingly shares the story of a woman she has always admired, her mother’s sister, Gloria Jean.