I began writing children’s books in January 2026, soon after I introduced my rabbit Shawn to Theodore. They are real rabbits who live in my home. Their first days together were anything but peaceful.
They sniffed, chased, and finally had a noisy fight that left fur everywhere. Then, somehow, they became best friends. Watching them made me think about how easily people give up on one another—and what can happen when we choose to repair a friendship.
That experience led me to write The Case of the Missing Carrots. As I worked on it, Hopper Junction and its characters began to take shape. Theodore and Shawn gave me a way to explore courage, honesty, forgiveness, and the everyday choices that help us grow.
These stories draw on the ancient wisdom of the Bible. My hope is that children and the adults reading with them will find something to talk about, remember, and carry into their own lives.
Come explore Hopper Junction with us.
Sarod
