In writing this book, there were many people who helped me along the way. I will always appreciate the help and interest given to me by Jim Trelease. I am also grateful to my agent, Barbara Kouts, and my editor, Paula Wiseman, for this wonderful opportunity and their guidance. I owe much of my inspiration to my past and present students in room 303 at East Street Elementary.
And above all, I thank my great friend Lloyd Singer. Without his edits, ideas, and encouragement, this book would have never become a reality.