Anna Franklin, a ten-year-old budding author and illustrator, began creating these adorable value based fictional character books in 2008. A friend who loved penguins used Anna for a thesis study on child development. She surprised him by writing and illustrating a wonderful little book about Pentelope Penguin for his thesis. She so enjoyed writing! Soon, Pentelope stories just began to pop out like popcorn. Now she has developed her own little children's series that is sure to capture the heart of young readers everywhere. Anna is a fifth grade honor student and an avid dancer. She performs with the Universal Starrs lyrical worship and musical theatre team and she choreographs lyrical ballet. Anna also enjoys singing, horses, art, and her toy poodle, Prissy. She becomes PENTELOPE PENGUIN, complete with costume, when she goes out to read or talk about her books at schools, libraries, and bookstores. Watch Pentelope's website! He may be coming to a school near you! See more about her series at www.pentelopepenguin.org