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Spudguard and Belita, created by Renee Newton, are two of the many characters in a new children's book series launched by Newton and her mother-in-law, Rhonda Newton of Rathdrum. The characters are pictured here on a book bag, one of many items Rhonda has crafted to go along with the books.

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Spud buds
October 14, 2023 1:08 a.m.

Spud buds

Rathdrum grandmother launches series of children's books

New varieties of potatoes are sprouting on local bookshelves. Spud buddies "Paisley the Potato" and "Masher the Potato" are just two of a range of friendly characters in a new children's books and goods launched by Rathdrum mom and grandmother Rhonda Newton in partnership with her daughter-in-law, Renee Newton of Minot, North Dakota. "This all started because I'm a crafter," Newton said Friday, holding up felt ornaments shaped like potatoes.