"Once upon a time there was a little boy named Jeremy who lived with his mother in a small house near the sea. His mother earned a bare living for the two of them by washing clothes for some of the wealthy families in their town." So begins the fairy tale president Jimmy Carter first spun for his daughter Amy as a child. Originally published in 1995, this family story has been joined with Amy Carter's vibrant illustrations to bring to life a secret friendship that produces unexpected rewards.