Laurie Ingersoll "Laurie Ingersoll has created Otis, a delightful new character in the popular Mouse & Moose Adventures series. Otis is a lovable bird with special needs whom Mouse and Moose welcome into their home. Their empathy, compassion, love, and humor will reonate with children and adults alike. Laurie's many years as a teacher and a mother of three wonderful daughters, one of whom has special needs, have provided her with volumes of material. Her fanciful characters come to life through her simple, whimsical illustrations. Laurie writes and paints in the sunny village of Winter Park, Florida. " Read More Read Less