About the Author

As a child, Jean Johnson could frequently be found climbing trees in Illinois. She had a tree fort high up in an oak tree in her backyard and a tall maple tree she would escape to so she could put her imagination to work. She started writing in order to help kids have fun reading and develop active imaginations.

When Johnson’s tree-climbing days came to a close she moved to California to attend college, became a nurse, married, and had four wonderful grown children—seven including her daughter-in-law and two sons-in-law—and four granddaughters. She treasures time playing with family and reading and playing with her granddaughters.