Danielle A. Dunlap earned a degree in elementary education from McKendree University in Lebanon, Illinois. As a full time mom of three she understands the importance of teaching safety to her children. In an effort to raise awareness of ice safety steps , she has authored an easy -to - read story. The author and the illustrators goal is to stress the need for children to stay safe around frozen water. Her mother, Karen Kohler Kaiser, illustrated the images and invites you to visit www.projectskipper. com for more information on ice safety .The book is dedicated to Kathy and Kadin Baxmeyer (sister to Karen, Aunt to Danielle, Kadin nephew and cousin.)who fell through ice and drown February… 2010.