Janice A. Vailes is a native Washingtonian of the District of Columbia and the mother of three grown children. In between teaching and tutoring, Ms. Vailes writes and illustrates animal and children's picture book adventures. Over the past few years, Ms Vailes has welcomed the opportunity to read a few of her stories to the students and at family gatherings. The children responded with interest and enjoyment, which convinced her to publish her stories. Ms. Vailes look forward to introducing many of her stories to children, parents, grandparents, caregivers, and teachers and educators all over