Píaras Ó Cíonnaoíth is a poet and author who writes books for both children and adults. His positive and creative thinking, and his belief in the human spirit, make his books for children pleasant, interesting and exciting. His books for teenagers and adults gives way to more serious thought on issues such as gender identity, counseling and emotional healing. Píaras has a wide formal and informal education, including a Higher Diploma in General Counseling Skills, suicide prevention training, and over a half a century of what life has thrown at him. He lives in Southern Ireland with his son David and dog Max. From Píaras: "Creating and writing children’s stories and poems has given me many hours of relaxation and joy, and I hope that reading them will do the same for you."