Writer and storyteller, Patti Richards has spent her life spinning yarns and telling tales. Her children's work includes poetry, three nonfiction books, and stories and articles for kid's magazines, including Highlights. Patti enjoys gardening, boating, riding bikes and baking, and is always looking for the world's best chocolate. Patti lives in Michigan with her husband, Gene, their dog Barnabas and Willow the cat. Her adult children are also regulars, which makes Patti's heart happy!