The author of "PLANET STORYLAND." His book celebrates our abilities, and he explains how each of us can make our ideas come alive like magic. Young readers are encouraged to pursue their passions. As a child, James would spend hours at the library searching for books to read. He developed a deep love for nature having spent time with his mother taking care of the yard and tending to a hundred potted plants. He enjoyed watching the birds and feeding them which attracted more birds. He also collected rocks from around his neighborhood.