Connecticut author and single dad, Fred Neff is writing a children’s book series from real life fatherhood experiences with his young son, Calvin. The Memory Tree is the first in the series.

“Stories told in rhyme seem to captivate children with an expectation of the next line. Children love the repetition of being read to—especially in rhyme. The Calvin and Dad series, written from Calvin’s perspective as a young son allows me to share the natural humor that comes out of our father and son relationship while doing ordinary things together.

“I hope Calvin and Dad stories inspire dads everywhere to invest more time doing simple things in life with their kids (or any kids for that matter) to draw out the extraordinary love that children are just waiting to give in return for Dad’s time. This is what creates precious moments and wonderful memories. It is my hope as a writer that I can bring to you, the reader, and the listener, the joys of fatherhood—with a twist—as seen through the eyes of a child.”