The inspiration and Idea of the "Howie's Favourite Pet" came when my Daughter-in-Law worked in a PRE-SCHOOL where my 6year old Granddaughter attended. I told my Granddaughter about my childhood at her age and so her mother said why don't I write a story book. She thought it was a good thing as it's now a MULTICULTURAL Society. It would make good reading for under 5YEAR olds by sharing my childhood experiences. Hence the Manuscript, which is based on my young childhood. It took me a very long time to get this far, but thanks to my Granddaughter and her mother.