The Mildred Budge and Friends Large Print Collection

The Mildred Budge and Friends Large Print Collection

Step back into Cloverdale with the ultimate comfort-reading experience.

Beloved author Daphne Simpkins invites you to sink into the heartwarming, humorous, and deeply relatable world of Mildred Budge and her circle of friends. For the very first time, these cherished tales—spanning Mildred’s short adventures, long journeys, and unforgettable friendship stories—are gathered together in a beautifully designed, easy-to-read Large Print edition.

Mildred Budge is a woman of faith, grace, and unexpected spunk. Whether she is navigating the sudden turns of later life, discovering love in quiet places, or leaning on her fiercely loyal friends, her stories celebrate the extraordinary beauty found in ordinary days. It is a world filled with Southern charm, gentle wisdom, and the enduring power of community.

Carefully formatted with crisp, oversized text and generous spacing, this collection ensures you can fully lose yourself in the story without straining your eyes. Perfect for your favorite reading chair or as a thoughtful gift for a loved one, this edition brings the cozy town of Cloverdale to life with maximum clarity and comfort.

Rediscover the joy of reading. Start your large print journey with Mildred today.

Mildred Budge in Embankment

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From the series: The Mildred Budge and Friends Large Print Collection

A sudden plunge off the road. A stranded pulpit committee. And the true meaning of being saved.

Mildred Budge expected a routine church assignment when she joined her congregation’s pulpit committee on a road trip to hear a prospective new preacher. Instead, a sudden turn of the steering wheel sends their car sailing right over a steep...

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Mildred Budge in Cloverdale

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From the series: The Mildred Budge and Friends Large Print Collection

Retirement was supposed to be quiet. Cloverdale is proving to be anything but.

Mildred Budge has spent her entire life teaching school, grading papers, and finding comfort in the predictable rhythms of her community. But when retirement finally arrives, she finds herself standing at a sudden crossroads. Seeking a fresh start, she packing up her...

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The Bride's Room

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From the series: The Mildred Budge and Friends Large Print Collection

Always a bridesmaid, never a bride—until a walk down the aisle changes everything.

Mildred Budge is perfectly content with her quiet life as a Sunday School teacher in the beautiful, historic Cloverdale neighborhood of Montgomery, Alabama. But her comfortable routine is delightfully disrupted when she is recruited to serve as the maid of honor...

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Kingdom Come

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From the series: The Mildred Budge and Friends Large Print Collection

When life gets too loud, finding the peace that passes all understanding is the ultimate triumph.

Mildred Budge’s cozy Cloverdale bungalow is suddenly bursting at the seams. With her friends Fran, Winston, Janie, and Chase filling up the house, Mildred's quiet sanctuary has transformed into a bustling hub of activity. As Fran cheekily observes, ...

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Miss Budge Goes to Fountain City: A Mildred Budge Christmas Story (The Short Adventures of Mildred Budge Book 3)

Book #6 from the series: The Mildred Budge and Friends Large Print Collection

In Miss Budge Goes to Fountain City by Daphne Simpkins has created an uplifting, Southern-infused holiday escape that asks a question many have secretly whispered: "Don't you ever want to run away from Christmas?" Our beloved retired schoolteacher Mildred slips away from her usual routine alongside a quirky Christmas-filled companion named...

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Belle A Mildred Budge Friendship Story LARGE PRINT

Book #6 from the series: The Mildred Budge and Friends Large Print Collection

Belle: A Mildred Budge Friendship Story is a heartwarming spin-off from the beloved Mildred Budge "church lady" book series, offering a fresh perspective on the cozy town of Cloverdale. The story centers on Belle Deerborn, who lives next door to Mildred across an open field. While neighbors view Belle's life as confined because she acts as a...

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