I Carol A. Puffenberger am about to turn 73 on March 30, 2017. I live in Stephens City, VA, about nine miles south of Winchester, VA. I have worked most of my life in the medical field. I just retired a few months ago from the laboratory. I love children, watching them grow and learn especially when they are young. I have three children ages 53, 47, and 42. I have six grandchildren and six great grandchildren all of which live within one hour of me. We have five generations of girls on the same side of the family. I take care of my mother who just turned 93. All of these poems in my little book tell a story. Children need to read, laugh, learn and have fun also being nurtured and taught right from wrong starting very young at home. More reading, writing, and arithmetic should be taught in the schools, and less time spent on electronics. Any child can learn, grow and prosper and achieve their expectations starting very young with love, respect and the correct support. So please read these poems to your children, letting them ask questions and have imaginations in their minds. Let them dream, sleep, and play; waking up bright and fresh ready to put another book in their hands to broaden their minds for the furture and get close to reality.