The Author: "My grandchildren's excitement in watching animals and the sheer appreciation for all animal life around them rekindled the happiness I felt and the attention the animal world held for me when I was a child." The birds, dogs, pigs, and other animals, as seen from the eyes of the author's grandchildren populate the stories by the author for the enjoyment of all children and their parents. The stories are filled with life's lessons and warmth making them perfect bedtime stories for all ages.