Sandra Horning has written many books for children, including the picture books The Giant Hug and The Biggest Pumpkin. Sandra's love of family, friends, pets, and nature inspires much of her writing. She lives with her family in Connecticut.Melissa Crowton completed her MFA in the Illustration Practice Program at Maryland Institute College of Art in Baltimore in 2016. She now creates doodles for Google's homepage, and works on illustration projects for publishers and other clients. Her work has been recognized by the Society of Illustrators, Creative Quarterly, and American Illustration. Originally from Utah, Melissa currently lives in Northern California.

Sandra Horning has written many books for children, including the picture books The Giant Hug and The Biggest Pumpkin. Sandra's love of family, friends, pets, and nature inspires much of her writing. She lives with her family in Connecticut.Melissa Crowton completed her MFA in the Illustration Practice Program at Maryland Institute College of Art in Baltimore in 2016. She now creates doodles for Google's homepage, and works on illustration projects for publishers and other clients. Her work has been recognized by the Society of Illustrators, Creative Quarterly, and American Illustration. Originally from Utah, Melissa currently lives in Northern California.