Susan Schade is the author of over forty children's books, including the Fog Mound series, written in collaboration with her husband, Jon Buller. She lives in Lyme, Connecticut.
This is a "Mile 2" reader meaning it features short sentences, predictable story patterns", basic vocabulary, and simple plots. It's for children who recognize some words and sound out others with help and it's a rhyming book which always makes it a bit easier for new readers.
Excerpt from book: "This winter will be fun for Cat. She has new skates. And so does Rat! The pond won't freeze. They watch. They wait. But then spring comes and it's too late!"