Willie and Bo at the Party

At one time Margaret Cardenas owned and operated a daycare, tending to up to 12 children at a time. After closing the daycare Margaret worked with developmentally disabled children, eventually leaving there to work for, and years later retire from, a school district in El Cajon, California. Margaret was also a volunteer firefighter EMT for the small community she has lived in for over 25 years with her husband, Mike. They have four adult children and three grandchildren. The Willie stories were originally written for these grandchildren, but were enjoyed by the students she worked with, as well as students in other classrooms. With so many children already enjoying hearing about Willie, and Bo, Margaret decided to share the stories with all children. Willie and Bo are actual animals that live on Margaret and Mike's property along with other dogs, cats, chickens and ducks, and several other goats.