Carol Ann Mason lives and works in the beautiful Pacific Northwest. She finds inspiration from the abundance of natural beauty this region. A lifelong fan of children's literature, Carol Ann especially enjoys picture books. She comes from a family of artists and is proud to continue their legacy. Although she has a Master's Degree in Education, Carol Ann's writing background has stronger ties to her double Bachelor's Degrees in Literature and History. She is pleased to present this darling tale of friendship and community. It is the first in a series of books featuring this little group of four forest friends.