Celebrating his birthday on March 8th, Peter Roop has written more than 60 children's books with his wife, Connie. Seven of their books have been selected by Reading Rainbow, including Keep the Lights Burning, Abbie. Peter has written extensively for Cricket and Cobblestone magazines. Named Wisconsin State Teacher of the Year, and recipient of Wisconsin's Laura Ingalls Wilder Book Award, Peter Roop lives with his wife and two children in Wisconsin.