Archie's Sonshine #[nn]
In "Taming His Tongue!", a bearded stranger with a quiet presence rolls up in a red van and starts talking to the kids at the beach about what truly matters—love, patience, and the power of prayer. When Ethel vents about life’s shortages, he surprises everyone by offering to feed the whole crowd with just two sodas and five sandwiches. Written and illustrated by Al Hartley, this 1974 issue features a heartfelt, gentle story with a distinctive artistic voice, and the cover by Al Hartley captures the moment with warm, inviting detail.
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Ethel is complaining about the shortages in her life -- oil, gas, boys, looks -- when a bearded stranger pulls up in a red van and begins talking to the kids about what's really important in life: love, patience, values, morals, and the power of prayer. The stranger then offers to feed the crowded beach with just two sodas and five sandwiches.
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