> was written by Nancy Besel Belinak. This was much like the farm I grew up on with three older brothers and my parents. We had lots of animals. I think I was the only one who truly loved goats, and I remember turkeys being very unfriendly. I spent a lot of time outdoors and enjoyed every minute.

I have always loved children's books. I read to our children and now our grandsons. My dream was to always write a children's book, and this book seems so fitting to make it a tribute to my parents, who provided such a wonderful life for our family, on our farm.