Marjorie Weinman Sharmat was bornin Portland, Maine, and began herwriting career at the age of eight, withher own newspaper, "The Snooper'sGazette." She has written several books, including Rex; Goodnight, AndrewGoodnight, Craig; and Gladys ToldMe To Meet Her Here. Mrs. Sharmat and her husband and two sons live in Irvington, New York.