Mabel Ditch Hayes is a former director of an adult and family literacy program at a community college in the Midwestern United States. She enjoys cooking, reading, writing, and country living. This is her first children's picture book, but definitely not her last. During her years as a literacy director, she recognized the importance of adults and children reading together. She wants to encourage this activity by adding to the collection of good children’s literature that helps both parents and children appreciate the magic of reading together. To further the family literacy cause, a portion of the proceeds from the sale of her books will support literacy programs sponsored by Lutheran Social Services of Illinois.