Jacinta Froud has been writing rhyming stories since she was knee high to a grasshopper. A teacher and book lover, Jacinta lives in Australia with her husband, three children, a boisterous beagle and some rogue chooks. Her favourite past-times include, being with family and friends, playing Australian Rules Football, laughing until she’s crying, and making silly animal noises. She once found a squishy banana in the bottom of a school bag and has never fully recovered from the experience.