About the Author: Two decades ago, Georgia Frederic helped establish our fledgling academic publications office at Barrow Neurological Institute in Phoenix. Her editorial skill was evident then as she helped mold many a manuscript into publishable form. Given her flair with the written word and her nurturing nature, it seems inevitable that her considerable talent would have found expression in children's books. This small volume, however, is not just an idle tale meant to amuse-it represents thoughtful and accessible instruction in important life lessons intended to both console and challenge youngsters in their daily life. My sincerest congratulations on a job well done.

About The Book: Children, during their growing years, experience all kinds of disappointments. They may be required to deal with fear, rejection, anger, sorrow and even death, yet struggle to build and maintain a good self-image. In many families, with both parents working outside the home, children are left to fend for themselves much of the time. Television, play stations, and all the modern toys for children, help create a world in which children can begin to feel isolated and alone. My reason for writing children's books is to foster the idea that there is a God who not only created us but who loves us beyond our understanding. He meets us where we are and loves us no matter what but we must open ourselves to receive that love; we have to unwrap the gift. God passionately wants to have a relationship with each and every one of us. He wants to help us! My hope is to reach children of all religious faiths and those who have no faith at all. Many of them may never go to a church, synagogue, mosque or temple. Yet they are expected to be strong and able to make wise decisions. Billy Horton's experiences may hopefully inspire the reader to grow, not only physically but emotionally and spiritually--to have hope and strength, never dreamed of or thought possible.