The author, CAROLINE PARKER, has been writing since kindergarten, and wrote her first complete story book entitled ÒGood Dogs versus Bad DogsÓ at age nine. These collected poems, thoughts, and stories were written between the ages of six and 13. This collection shows a young personÕs inspiration from nature, as well as the imagination, feelings, and struggles that accompany love, family, identity, dreams, friendships, and the gift that is life itself.