About the Author

Audrey Penn takes her one-woman educational program, the Writing Penn, into schools, libraries, and children’s hospitals where she shapes and refines her story ideas in partnership with kids. She is also highly sought after as a conference keynote speaker by groups of teachers and other professionals who work with children.

Ruth Harper was born in England, is a descendent of Sir Christopher Wren, and lived in six countries before coming to America. She has been an art teacher, where she wrote an accredited art curriculum, presented seminars on art education, been a guest illustrator at elementary schools, and has donated many works to fund-raising events.

Reviews

PreS-Gr 2-This translation of Penn's book published in 1993 by the Child Welfare League of America deals tenderly with separation anxiety. A small raccoon is reluctant to leave his mother to go to school. The mother raccoon lovingly and patiently explains that her love will always accompany him. She kisses his paw and tells him to bring it to his cheek and remember her kiss anytime he feels lonesome or frightened. Children will love the fact that the raccoons go to school at night in a big old tree along with owls, moles, possums, mice, and bunnies. This is a beautifully illustrated book with a reassuring message lovingly rendered in Spanish. Recommended for public libraries and bookstores. M.O.B. Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information.