Kathy Simmers is the author of The Pony Tales Collection, three award-winning picture books about ponies and the kids who love them: Jump the Moon, Posey's Problem: A Pony Tale and Pickles for Christmas: A Pony Tale. Kathy sees life as a series of stories that teach us important lessons about ourselves. Her books are based on true stories about ponies she has known. The ponies become a metaphor for situations we face in our lives. Her books aim straight for the heart and the stories are unforgettable. Kathy and her husband live in North Carolina on the farm she dreamed of since she was a little girl along with her horses and an assortment of other farm animals. The animals in Kathy's life are the inspiration for her stories. You can find her online at www.

kathysimmers.com.