Janet is passionate about the water. She loves the streams, ponds, lakes, and oceans!! Every chance she gets, she wants to be in the water or sailing on it. Growing up in California, Janet began sailing at the age of 19 when she met her to-be-husband Peter, who already was a sailor. Peter and Janet have sailed for forty-five years now. They are both certified sailors with the U.S. Sailing Association. Together, and with their son and daughter, their family has explored waters from the San Juan Islands to the British Virgin Islands. They have sailed big boats and even adventured on a real live Schooner in Penobscot Bay, Maine. Janet is a retired teacher with a Masters Degree in Special Education with a specialty in Early Childhood Education. She worked with children from birth through high school and children with all kinds of special needs. Janet has a strong belief that all children can learn. Becoming an author of children's books was just a natural extension of Janet's love of children and her love of learning. This is Janet's fifth book. Be sure to look for the other four memorable tales to share with your children and grandchildren.