WHEN THE LIGHTS GO OUT, THE REAL FUN BEGINS! When the moon rises over the cozy little kitchen on Collins Court, Chuckles the Cheese and his foodie friends come to life for their nightly game of hide-and-seek. But one night, their fun takes a turn when a sneaky thief comes into the kitchen, on a mission to steal some tasty treats. With quick wits, clever moves, and a lot of teamwork, this brave bunch must turn their game into a mission to protect their kitchen. Will they outsmart the thief and keep their kitchen safe? Bursting with giggles and adventure, this story will have young readers cheering for these tiny heroes with big hearts. Alex Scott is a curious and creative young storyteller who loves dreaming up fun characters on adventures. Diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder at the age of 2 1/2, Alex has worked hard to overcome challenges, and when his speech was limited, his passion for books skyrocketed. He began reading at a very early age and gravitated toward the whimsical words and images of Dr. Seuss and Pete the Cat. Alex is an exceptional student of life and always has a joke up his sleeve."Chuckles the Cheese and The Midnight Thief" is his first book, created at age 10, with his big imagination. Susan Mills is Alex's proud mom who helped bring her son's story to life. Together, they turned their special bond into a magical story that kids and parents can enjoy reading side by side. Susan is also an award-winning author and illustrator renowned for contributing to children's literature through the DinoSprout Educational Book Series. Her passion is inspired by her incredible son, who shares her love of dinosaurs! Susan strongly advocates for exceptional children and is dedicated to developing resources that encourage them to learn about themselves and others.