Gallery Go behind the scenes with the Mrs. Gourd Adventure Team! The (real) opening scene. Even the lamp is askew!The third grade teacher who inspired the name Mrs. Gourd – Miss Perigord! Can you guess where the author is in the class? (Look at the very back of your book for a hint.)The best place to write a book is anywhere! This is where the author finally put the pen to the paper.After Mrs. Gourd has worked her magic.Big sister doing her best Mrs. Gourd impression on her first day of Preschool!The best place to write a book is anywhere.The boy with the green blanket pretending to be Mrs. Gourd!Look who is always up for another bedtime story (and visit from Mrs. Gourd)!The inspiration for the illustration on the last page of the book.