"The First Book of the ICKY BICKY series came from a tradition created by Jeff's late Grandmother. While raising seven children with limited funds, she creatively made gifts for her children out of expiring fruit brought home by Jeff's Grandfather, employed as a produce manager at the local grocery store. The story of that first Christmas with Icky Bicky when Jeff's mother and her siblings had presents to open on Christmas morning has had a profound impact on Jeff's life."