Christa CarpenterChrista Carpenter is a mother of two wonderful children who inspire her to write. She enjoys teaching first-grade to be leaders using Dr. Steven Cove's The 7 Habits of Happy Kids. Jilli, That's Silly! is her second published picture book. Her first i the Wallaby Series, Nicholas, That's Ridiculous!, has won four awards. Both books are part of the national AR (Accelerated Reader Program). Christa lives in Florida with her son and daughter, Nicholas and Jillian, their funny dog, Eddie and their clever cat Rex. Christa's Book Awards: ★Jilli, That's Silly! Evelyn Thurman Young Readers Book Award - 2014 Ben Franklin Award Silver Medalist - 2013 FAPA President's Awards Silver Medalist - 2013 Reader's Favorite Award Gold Medalist - 2013 National Indie Excellence Award Finalist - 2013 Finalist - Eric Hoffer Award - 2013 Finalist - International Book Awards (Parenting & Family) - 2013 Finalist - International Book Awards (Picture Book) - 2013 ★Nicholas, That's Ridiculous! Florida Publishers Association President's Award Silver Medalist - 2010 Independent Publisher Award Silver Medalist - 2011 Finalist - Eric Hoffer Award - 2010 Moonbeam Children's Book Award Gold Medalist - 2009 Read More Read Less