Mary Ann’s Flying Basket

Climbing in the family laundry basket, a precocious young girl, Mary Ann, and her shy brother, Charlie, discover the family laundry basket can fly! Along with their two personality-driven Chihuahuas, Tiki and Chiba, they learn that Basket can take them anywhere. Mary Ann and Tiki, the adventurous ones, are always eager for exciting experiences and Charlie and Chiba are more cautious. One thing is certain….the four always return safely and in time for dinner! Mary Ann Loop, writer, model and mother had a dream. She had always liked flying dreams but this time she dreamt she was a little girl again, and flying in a laundry basket..and Mary Ann’s Flying Basket was born! Artist Bob Eding, a well known Southern Oregon artist, muralist and designer is a creative force using several artistic mediums for 35 years. He has added his unique water color illustrations to show young readers the adventures as Mary Ann, little brother Charlie, Tiki and Chiba launch into adventures that can take them anywhere…..even to the past and into the future.