Todd Reese is a passionate storyteller and illustrator wholes children's books celebrae kindness, courage, and the quiet power of caring. Todd draws inspiration from his long career as a Medical Social Worker and his journey of adapting to partial vision loss - experiences that deepen the empthy of resilience in his stories. His beloved character, Mistymoto the Caring Cocker Spaniel, leads heartwarming adventures grounded in real life scenes from Jacksonville's historic neighborhoods. Todd's illustrations invite readers into a world that's both imaginative and familiar where community and compassion shine. Whe he is not writing, Todd is spending time with his beloved Cocker Spaniels or collecting vintage antiques. He hopes his work inspires children to see the world with curioistiy, courage, and kindness.