In some ways, the world of pets and children will always share a link, a special time when the happiest moments of one come at the joy of having the other around. Marilyn Hall's Short Stories: A Collection of Short Stories for Children focuses on this unique dynamics. A lively dog, Goodboy, shares its joy of living with humans, as it also tells them how best to look after pets. In another instance, a lovely parakeet has to resort to a surprising ability after an incident almost cost it its life. And then there are the children's tales that bring into focus the issues of trust, humility, and friendship. About the Author A native of St. Louis, Missouri, Ariel is a retired executive secretary for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Missouri. She also worked for the Missouri State Government. She finished secretarial science in college and has a certificate in travel and tourism from Carlson Travel Academy. She counts cooking and writing as her special fields of interests.