Welcome



	(roll over for a childhood photo)

I am so very glad you've stopped by for the first time, or perhaps you're a regular visitor. I hope you'll enjoy learning about my books, especially my newest:

	Castles, a book of poetry I co-authored with J. Patrick Lewis

	What is Science?, which was a finalist for the AAAS BS&F Award for juvenile nonfiction

	Peanut and Pearl's Picnic Adventure, an early reader, which is a new format for me.

I love spaghetti, pie, stale Peeps, the Beatles, and Sharpies in all colors ... learn more about me.

Be sure to read my journal, which changes monthly, for my latest thoughts on writing, life, family, and books.