Gauer, Kathleen: - Toronto children's author Kathleen Gauer writes books that encourage children to be imaginative, kind to others, and grateful. Published works include illustrated children's books HIGH IN THE SKY, FOR NO REASON, THE WISH CARVERS, BATHTIME FUN!, as well as poetry and magazine and newspaper articles. Kathleen worked as a contributing associate editor for a Toronto community focus magazine for 15 years and as an arts columnist for the Etobicoke Guardian newspaper. She retired as a special education teacher's assistant after working with the Toronto District School Board for 29 years. When not writing or reading, Kathleen enjoys spending time with her family and friends, yoga, hiking, knitting, golf, world travel, and choral singing. She also volunteers with IBBY Canada's Reading with Newcomer Children Program and does author visits and storytime programs in libraries and schools.