Charley's Backyard Stars
A Day In My Backyard

Charley's Backyard Stars are young South Carolina students who have read the Official Children's Book of Columbia, Charley's Columbia Backyard, and wish to tell others about their own backyard experiences. Author Caroline Bennett visits schools and collects writings and art from participating students.Visit www.BAreader.com .

When I sit in my backyard, I can see tall pine trees. Way up in the branches, the crows make their nest. I can hear a loud noise, caw, caw, caw, as they fly from branch to branch. Rainbow butterflies fly through the air, looking for a flower to taste its sweet nectar. As I sit, I observe an army of ants, marching out an ant hill, searching for food.

I feel the stones and sticks of my backyard, some smooth and others rough. I can smell someone baking. It's my mom making chocolate chip cookies. They are delicious!
Keron Darmanie
3rd grader, Lake Carolina Elementary
Teacher- Mrs. Jennifer Johnson