About the Book Walter Grady Goes Above Ground is a light-hearted tale about essentially overcoming loneliness… how we must come above ground and interact with others, even when it seems daunting. Walter Grady is a loveable and wise woodchuck looking for a friend. About the Author Carmen DaCunha is a native Rhode Islander. She has been a registered nurse for almost 25 years, specializing in hospice care. DaCunha has been married for 36 years, is a mother of two boys, and just had her first grandchild. DaCunha was inspired to write children’s stories while on hiatus from nursing and renovating an old farmhouse. She was captivated by a woodchuck living on the property. DaCunha lives in Rhode Island with her husband, two rescue dogs, and many woodland creatures.