The "Magical Merry-Go- Round" is a children's book written by Ruth Mugridge Snodgrass and illustrated by Ruth and Catherine Fithian.

The book was born out of a friendship that developed when Ruth signed up for Art Classes at my Navarre home studio. Ruth had written the poem in 1987, after being inspired by watching her nieces and nephews and daughter ride the Tuscora Park Merry-Go-Round.  Ruth's daughter, Mary, photographed a group of children at the park and soon we were composing, drawing and coloring what became a 28 page, 9" x 11 1/2", hardbound children's book. The book was printed by Gordon Printing of Strasburg, Ohio and on November 9, 2008, we held our first book signing at Tuscora Park.  

The Book celebrates the imagination of children as they ride the Merry-Go-Round. The pictures feature the carousel built in 1928 and located at Tuscora Park, New Philadelphia, Ohio and also the ticket taker of 35 years, Dave Miller.

"When I was little, I found a place, Where horses ran with endless grace. With saddles bight and touched with gold, What a spectacular sight to behold!" - from "The Magical Merry-Go-Round"

If you would like to join the children who ride the carousel and pretend the horses are real, you can purchase a book by contacting us on the form below.  We will notify you by e-mail concerning where to send payment. The cost of the book is $26.55 which includes shipping.

Books are signed by the Author and the Illustrator! Below is a picture of the front and back cover.