Catherine Woolley

Catherine Woolley was born on August 11, 1904, in Chicago, Illinois, USA. She graduated from the University of California, Los Angeles, in 1927. After university, she worked as an advertising copywriter and editor in New York City.

In 1947, she decided to become a full-time writer. She wrote many books for children, using her real name and the pen name Jane Thayer. She wrote 87 children's books in total. Some of her best-known books include The Puppy Who Wanted a Boy, The Blueberry Pie Elf, and The Popcorn Dragon.

Her books are loved by children and have been translated into many languages. She continued to write until she was very old. She passed away on July 23, 2005, at the age of 100.