Cassandra HamesCottage Door Press is an independent publisher of high-quality children's books. We believe that every child deserves an excellent first book experience--beginning on the day they're born. Reading is learning is our driving hilosophy, and we strive to help parents understand why reading aloud from birth is so important. We offer a simple development-based guide to help them on their journey. Cassandra Hames is a wife, mother of four children, teacher, and expert Cheerio picker-upper. She was born and raised in the Midwest and still calls it home. She loves Jesus, children's books, fresh flowers on her kitchen counter, and snack time. Read More Read Less