Dorothy Kunhardt was the author of over 50 children's book, including the legendary interactive baby book, Pat the Bunny. She was also a historian, writing several books about 19th century America, including a well-known account of the aftermath of Lincoln's assassination.
I loved these books when I was little, I think mostly because they're about 2 inches by 3 inches--perfect for little hands. But this story isn't quite as good as the others.