Mommy is working down in the basement, a dark, scary place—at least in Honey’s imagination. Honey’s never been down there, because she’s terrified of the danger that awaits at the bottom of those stairs. Her friend Herbie comes up with a plan to show Honey that sometimes what’s in your head is much worse than real life. Paula Carr grew up in St. Louis, Missouri. The family dog was always a part of her fun, accompanying her on walks through the woods, playing games in the backyard and romping in the snow. As an adult, Paula longed for the happy times she remembered having a dog for a companion and set out to adopt an English Bulldog, always a favorite of hers. Her patience was rewarded when a nearby family could no longer take care of their Mocha, and Paula was able to step in and become a "Mommy" to the dog now known as "Honey." Paula and Honey made many friends together through the years, thanks to Honey's good nature and work as a PALS assistance dog. When Honey passed away, it was a very sad day for Paula. Although Paula misses Honey deeply, she was determined to create the "Hey, Honey!" series of books to honor her best friend and share Honey's love with readers everywhere, young and old.