ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Christine M. Pelillo’s life work is in the field of Early Childhood and Elementary Education, where she has more than 30 years of vast experience. Christine has earned several professional certifications in Mindfulness, as well as children’s yoga, including trainings through the esteemed Omega Institute for Holistic Studies, in Rhinebeck, New York. Recognizing the vital need for children to learn, connect, and work through their emotions for personal growth and positive development, Christine has created “The Canine Crew”: a collection of stories for children that delve into life’s experiences and challenges. Lessons are appropriately nestled into each story, providing insight for children to recognize, learn, and grow through each emotion, along with the beloved story characters. Christine and her husband, Victor, have three grown children: Victor Brian, Sophia, and Sean, as well as two sweet dogs, Chevy and Finn, who were the inspiration for this book.