A native of California, Carol Cherry Anderson now lives in Bella Vista, Arkansas, with her husband Charles. They are the parents of five adult children and boast a total of 24 grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She is a graduate of Cal State University, earning her MS degree in journalism and educational psychology. Careers included counseling and news reporting. Faith and volunteer work have always been vital parts of her life. The author previously published four adult inspirational novels that honor military families. This is her first children’s book. Prior to 1987, she wrote as Carol Cherry Porter.