What's got 52 focused and staring eye...

What's got 52 focused and staring eyes, enough energy to power a locomotive, and the ability to melt a woman's heart? The local daycare children and teachers who hosted their local author, that's who! Thank you for letting me share such a precious moment with your all-too precious children.

Oh yes, I was very scared with the undivided attention, and even though I did read Kiki as Cuckoo (ONCE!), it was one of the best literary experiences of my life...