Armed with an English degree from Stanford and a Masters in Education, Amy stepped out into the ultimate adventure – becoming a teacher. She framed her second-grade year as a trip around the world, exploring animals and cultures along the way. She’s passionate about making language and learning irresistible fun. Her books include Around the World on Eighty Legs, Split! Splat!, Catching Kisses and By Day, by Night. Amy's books celebrate the wonder of the natural world, the power of love, and the joy of words that sing.