Barbara Ciletti has more than three decades ofpublishing experience, is the author of more than 25 books, and activelyengages with children, teaching science, nature, and the art ofbookmaking. Awards include Junior Library Guild, the ASPCA Henry BerghAward, the Amelia Bloomer Award, and more. Barbara lives in Colorado. Cathy Morrison is a children's book illustratorpassionate about nature, science, and the environment. Combining herdegrees in fine arts and education along with her background inanimation and graphic design, she now researches and illustratesnarrative nonfiction picture books. Cathy’s studio is in the foothillsnorthwest of Fort Collins, amidst the peaks of RockyMountain National Park.