am a retired occupational therapist, a grandmother of four, and a lifelong lover of children, creativity, and storytelling. My journey as a children’s author began when my daughter searched for an interactive book for my 18-month-old granddaughter—one that encouraged exploration, and connection—but couldn’t find exactly what she envisioned. She encouraged me to create one myself, bringing a lifelong dream to life.I dreamed of becoming an author from the time I was a child, when my mother bought stacks of notebook paper because I was always filling pages with stories and ideas. Today, I combine my experience as an occupational therapist with my love of writing to create interactive bo...