Studies have shown that children who were read to as newborns have a larger vocabulary, as well as more advanced mathematical skills, than other kids their age. The Cupcake Tree was conceived while my friend Sara and I were looking at a display of cupcakes at the local coffee shop when she turned to me and said "Where do cupcakes come from"? With all my wisdom I explained to her where they came from and she responded, "That's not what I mean"! From that moment I decided to write a children's book. The Cupcake Tree is by no means a book perfect in verbiage, layout, or illustrations but that's not what this book is about, it's about stimulating the imagination of your child as well as you by transporting the imagination to a land far away. When I have read this book to my friends I would have them close their eyes and create their own imaginary land of vibrant colors and woodland creatures and for the few minutes it takes to read the book, it seemed to create a Zen like state that removed them from everyday life as we know it. I hope The Cupcake Tree provides years of imagination for you and your family...enjoy.