Laura Ellen CareyLaura E. Carey, known as Ellen, was born and raised in Albemarle County Virginia. The youngest girl of twelve siblings, Ellen worked for forty-three years in daycare, twenty of which she worked as a home daycare provider. Ellen has cared for numerouschildren and families, and she has always believed that children learn through imaginary play and hands-on experiences. Her dream has always been to write and publish children's books to entertain kids in their early years. She is also the author of My Magical Pockets. Read More Read Less