"The Love Puppies are thrilled to hear that Jayden wants to enter a baking competition. But when practice ends in disaster, Clyde wonders if they'll be able to boost Jayden's confidence in times. This mission might be over before it starts if Jayden decides not to compete! How canthe pup help him see that practice makes perfect?"--

JaNay Brown-Wood, PhD, is a former early childhood professor and the author of several books for children, including Imani's Moon and Grandma's Tiny House. She enjoys writing and reading, discussing the importance of diversity in children's literature, presenting about child development and literacy, and spending time with her husband and daughter. She lives in Sacramento. Visit her at janaybrownwood.com.