Ferdinand the Parrot (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781489725684)

John{Jay} Patrick McGuire, an Irish Scotsman, born and raised in Waterbury, Connecticut. A man of many words filled with emotion, humor, and needle-sharp wit. A natural born athlete with a rocket of an arm, now uses that to write stories that come to life and create wood working's at the quality level of a seasoned carpenter. A true homebody by nature, he is passionate about his perfectly plush lawn and pruned bushes, his comfy recliner after a long day's work and the freedom life will bring after his upcoming retirement. Jay has been a loyal employee of United Parcel Service (UPS) for 41 years and is counting down the days until May of 2018, when a new life chapter will begin. Jay is a firm believer in finishing what you start, and so without having to say a word, he instilled a strong work ethic in his two beloved daughters; Jacqueline and Brianna. He received many awards and recognition over the four decades at UPS; The Circle of Honor being the most cherished, which requires 25 years of service and 25 years of safe driving. Jay completed 2 years at Naugatuck Valley Community College (previously called Mattatuck College) majoring in Marketing and finished his Bachelor's degree in Marketing at Western State University. Jay and his wife Lynn have recently celebrated their 18th year of marital bliss after 6 years of courtship and live in the same house he grew up in with his 5 siblings. They look forward to spending quality time with their new granddaughter Irelyn Mae, who just turned one. With his Project ID 764678 Golden Retriever sidekick named Marcus, he lives the simple life. A man who orders his burgers saying "Bun. Burger. Bun.", drives his cherry red Jag less than 2000 miles per year, and isn't afraid to wear plaid on plaid, is one of the most unique and creative individuals you could ever meet. Biography on Illustrator Lawrence D. Liseo, born February 14th, 1984, grew up with his younger brother, Andrew and raised by their loving parents Al and Liane Liseo in Southington, Connecticut. They knew he had an artistic gift when at the age of two he drew a helicopter in complete detail. He loved watching movies and drawing his favorite scenes. Summers he would go to his grandma's house and they would paint pottery together. In High School he was voted Class Artist by his peers. Lawrence graduated from Central Connecticut State University earning his bachelor's degree in Graphic Design and Graphic Information. Lawrence works in the advertising and signage industry currently and loves to paint and draw in his spare time.