As a mother and son explore their neighborhood, they try various ways of walking—from giant steps and reggae steps to criss cross steps and backwards steps.
"I like to go walking and talking with my mom."
Irene Smalls has been a model, an actress, a radio reporter, and a small business owner, but her favorite job is being a children's author. She has written several books for young readers, including Kevin and His Dad, also illustrated by Michael Hays.Michael Hays has illustrated many picture books, as well as many book jackets for older readers. He has also taught children's book illustration at Columbia College Chicago, and enjoys music and storytelling.