Every parent and teacher knows: A good story will make a great book! As an early childhood educator for the past twelve years, I have a lot of experience reading, telling and explaining lessons and main ideas of stories to young children. When I write a book I try to keep in mind what I want the child and parent to come away with at the end of the story. I have noticed that young children enjoy vibrant colors as well as seeing characters in situations that are realistic to their home and school environment. Great readers make wonderful writers!