Fernando Rio has spent most of his life as an entertainer, singer and songwriter, so coming up with ideas to write about has never been a problem. Rio thrives on the tradition of story telling. like in the old days when children gathered around a campfire and listened to stories. For years he has been creating stories and sharing them through his music. Recently he purchased a Ukulele and with it came his vision of Lily; and soon 'Lily the Ukulele Ladybug' was created. This time he decided to write the story down and share it with the world. But, don't worry, he has many more up his sleeve! In his story, 'Lily the Ukulele Ladybug,' Rio shares more than a story, he shares a special message. That no matter how small you are, or how big the problem, there's always a way to achieve your dreams.

Lily's passion for music drives her to achieve the impossible, and with the help of a special friend she finds her way to the stage and happiness."It is said that the older we get, the more we return to our childhood. I hope that saying is true because I have a lot more children stories to tell."Rio's passion for music keeps him active in different levels of writing; and as a teacher, he's constantly sharing stories and ideas with his students that provoke thoughts to help them create their own stories.