"Graham Koens" is the combined pen name of P. Koens and C.G.Koens, a husband & wife who are 3 years into the process of adopting 5 siblings, including a real life "little brother," from Costa Rica. 100% what they receive from book sales is going towards the adoption costs. "Little Brother" was first created by P. Koens for a high school writing assignment in 1994. After it resurfaced again in 2009, C.G. Koens (editor) worked to get the book illustrated, edited, and published. The original idea behind "Mashed Potatoes" was to incorporate practical life lessons through Little Brother's adventures and experiences. The story of Little Brother's over-indulgence and disobedience can be used to help teach children about the importance of SELF-CONTROL, OBEDIENCE, and TRUST.