E W RhodesE.W. Rhodes grew up in a small Northeastern town that is nestled between two mountain ranges. This setting provided him with a natural playground comprised of lakes, woodlands, rolling meadows, and an abundance of wildlife. Besides nature's influence Rhodes also enjoyed travels that led throughout the U.S. and Europe, leading him to understand that all animal life (including humans) share similarities that are often ignored, yet equally allows for uniqueness. He brings this notion into his artistically illustrated children's books. Rhodes still lives in the Northeast, where he enjoys the wonders of nature and interactions with humankind that often find their way in some form within his children's books. Read More Read Less