Helen Lester is the author of many children’s books. Her background with children includes being a mother of two and a former elementary school teacher of ten years. While at home with her children, Helen realized the importance of quality children’s literature. Helen started her writing career as a struggling author facing many rejections by publishing companies. Her first book was finally published in 1979. Helen Lester is a full-time writer who makes her home in New York

Books by Helen Lester

Tacky and the Haunted Igloo (Tacky the Penguin)

Written by Helen Lester with illustrations by Lynn Munsinger - Children's, Picture