About the book: Ten-year-old Waldo and his family move into a new neighborhood over the summer. Then, he meets Ben-and that's when the adventure begins! www.waldothegreat.com
About the author: Richard Carlson is a sensitive writer of children's and coming-of-age books. He especially likes to provide good examples for children to follow. You can learn more about him at www.richardcarlson.com.
About the illustrator: Kevin Carlson is a talented artist. He has autism, which is a serious brain disorder. Kevin loves art and works at a crafts store that employs mentally handicapped individuals.