For the past 20 years, Beatrix Sendak has placed herself at the intersection where raw vulnerabilities of parents, children and child care staff meet. She observes and supports children, families and teachers with sensitivity, compassion and humor. All of her stories are based in real-life experiences but are fictionalized to maintain confidentiality and fill in the memory gaps.
Young children bring a raw perspective that is perpetually fascinating. As a preschool teacher and a director for the past 20 years, I have found that life in a child care setting is never boring. It has provided me with numerous stories, insights and revelations about parenting, teaching and being human. All my stories are truth mixed with fiction to protect the identities of those who shared the journey with me.