Marie asked Sherrill S. Cannon:

Why did you start writing books for children?

Sherrill S. Cannon The first book I wrote was Peter and the Whimper-Whineys, which I wrote from a story my mother used to tell to my brother and me, and later told to her grandchildren, as well as numerous second grade students during her many years as an elementary school teacher. As she grew older, I wanted to preserve the story; and since I have always loved writing lyrical rhyming poetry, it seemed logical to put it into rhyme! I had so much fun that I continued writing children’s stories, combining my love for children and my love for poetry. The best is when I go to schools and read to the children!!!

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