Books by Michele Voss

Molly, an adorable meerkat who loves to dance, learns a valuable lesson about responsibility.Meerkats are small burrowing mammals that live in the desert areas of Africa. They are socialand live in groups of about 25 individuals. Young meerkats learn by observing and mimickingadult behavior. While others are looking for food or playing outside the burrow, a "sentry" meerkat stands guard, watching for predators. When a predator is spotted, the sentry gives a warning bark,and members of the group scatter or run into one of the many connecting holes leading into the burrow. Michelle Voss is a retired elementary teacher and a parent of three children. As a teacher and parent, sheunderstand the impact books have on children. She wanted to write a book with a whimsical character that teaches an important lesson.She lives in San Diego, California with her husband, three cats, and spoiled dog.