My name is Carren McDaniel and I am the artist who created all of the artwork on this site. I live in Fresno, California where volunteer in animal rescue and work in my own business screen-printing and illustrating children's books. I am a mother of 3 and a grandmother of 4. I have been an artist for as long as I can remember-I have been working in the Art field for over 40 years. I began in drawing and painting. My favorite medium was oil paint and pen and ink sketches. I have always loved working with children, combine that with my love of drawing and writing and illustrating children’s books was a natural fit. “Fresh Air Friends” is my first book and I have also published Ciera, the Burping Cat, “The Little Yellow Puppy” and "Mama Crush and her Kittens" and, most recently, "Benjamin's Best Bully Buddy. The last three are about animal rescue; I am working on more books all the time. As a retired teacher, I am passionate about education and I use my books as a platform to educate the next generation of animal rescuers!!