Margaret Hillert has written over 80 books for children who are just learning to read. Her books have been translated into many languages and have helped children throughout the world learn to read. She first started writing poetry as a child and has continued to write for children and adults throughout her life. As a first grade teacher, Margaret realized that the books available for students just learning to read were beyond their comprehension. She then began to write her easy readers and poetry for children. Her first collection of poetry Father Than Far was published in 1969. Her many awards include the Chicago Children's Reading Round Table Annual Award for outstanding contributions to the field of children's literature. Other honors include the David W. Longe Prize and the Michigan Bookwoman of the Year Award. A teacher for 34 years, she is now retired and lives in Michigan where she continues to write stories and poetry.

Carlo Collodi is the pen name of Italian author Carlo Lorenzini, creator of the beloved children s character, Pinocchio. A Tuscan who fought in Italy s wars of unification, Collodi was already a famous novelist and popular translator of French fairy tales when he began to contribute chapters in the life of a marionette to Italy s first newspaper for children, Il Giornale per i Bambini. The adventures of the disobedient puppet were an immediate success and Pinocchio s story has been translated and adapted numerous times, including the classic 1940 animated production from Walt Disney. Collodi died in 1890.

Carlo Collodi is the pen name of Italian author Carlo Lorenzini, creator of the beloved children s character, Pinocchio. A Tuscan who fought in Italy s wars of unification, Collodi was already a famous novelist and popular translator of French fairy tales when he began to contribute chapters in the life of a marionette to Italy s first newspaper for children, Il Giornale per i Bambini. The adventures of the disobedient puppet were an immediate success and Pinocchio s story has been translated and adapted numerous times, including the classic 1940 animated production from Walt Disney. Collodi died in 1890.

Carlo Collodi is the pen name of Italian author Carlo Lorenzini, creator of the beloved children s character, Pinocchio. A Tuscan who fought in Italy s wars of unification, Collodi was already a famous novelist and popular translator of French fairy tales when he began to contribute chapters in the life of a marionette to Italy s first newspaper for children, Il Giornale per i Bambini. The adventures of the disobedient puppet were an immediate success and Pinocchio s story has been translated and adapted numerous times, including the classic 1940 animated production from Walt Disney. Collodi died in 1890.

Clement C. Moore (1779-1863), an American scholar and poet, first wrote this poem in 1822 to entertain his children. A friend submitted it to a local newspaper, The Troy Sentinel, where it was published on December 23, 1823. Moore's delightful description of St. Nicholas and his eight flying reindeer has since become the definitive portrait of Santa Claus.

Bruce Whatley is the author and illustrator of many popular and award-winning books, including Whatley's Quest and Dectective Donut and the Wild Goose Chase, which he co-wrote with Rosie Smith. He has also illustrated The Teddy Bears' Picnic, There Ain't No Bugs on Me and Elvis Presley's The First Noel. Mr. Whatley lives with his wife, Rosie, and their children, Ben and Ellyn, in Meredith, NH.

Clement C. Moore (1779-1863), an American scholar and poet, first wrote this poem in 1822 to entertain his children. A friend submitted it to a local newspaper, The Troy Sentinel, where it was published on December 23, 1823. Moore's delightful description of St. Nicholas and his eight flying reindeer has since become the definitive portrait of Santa Claus.

Bruce Whatley is the author and illustrator of many popular and award-winning books, including Whatley's Quest and Dectective Donut and the Wild Goose Chase, which he co-wrote with Rosie Smith. He has also illustrated The Teddy Bears' Picnic, There Ain't No Bugs on Me and Elvis Presley's The First Noel. Mr. Whatley lives with his wife, Rosie, and their children, Ben and Ellyn, in Meredith, NH.

Clement C. Moore (1779-1863), an American scholar and poet, first wrote this poem in 1822 to entertain his children. A friend submitted it to a local newspaper, The Troy Sentinel, where it was published on December 23, 1823. Moore's delightful description of St. Nicholas and his eight flying reindeer has since become the definitive portrait of Santa Claus.

Bruce Whatley is the author and illustrator of many popular and award-winning books, including Whatley's Quest and Dectective Donut and the Wild Goose Chase, which he co-wrote with Rosie Smith. He has also illustrated The Teddy Bears' Picnic, There Ain't No Bugs on Me and Elvis Presley's The First Noel. Mr. Whatley lives with his wife, Rosie, and their children, Ben and Ellyn, in Meredith, NH.