When asked to draw a rain forest during art class, Regina is afraid of trying and failing, a feeling recognizable to all school-aged children.

"Moss's crayon cartoons are exactly what is needed to depict the artistic endeavors of very young children. Simple lines adn primary colors... m imic the styles of most six-year-olds." School Library Journal —

MARISSA MOSS is best known for her handwritten illustrated journals, including the enormously popular Amelia series. She lives in Berkeley, California.