SHELLEY GILL was the fifth woman to complete the Iditarod race. When she's not writing, Shelley travels to schools around the country where she covers a variety of topics--from whale watching to where her ideas come from. Gill was a founder and publisher of the Paws IV line of Alaskan children's books now owned by Sasquatch Books. The author lives in Homer, AK.Erik Brooks spent much of his childhood in Anchorage where he explored the outdoors. He has illustrated several children’s book including Polar Polka and A Totem Tale.

"A wonderful resource to spark and encourage children’s interest in the natural world"—Deanna Smith, Pender Country Public Library, NC"I’m a sucker for nature books for kids, and this board book has wonderful rhyming and vivid illustrations. A book that kids will love!"--Carl Lennertz, Children's Book Council

SHELLEY GILL was the fifth woman to complete the Iditarod race. When she's not writing, Shelley travels to schools around the country where she covers a variety of topics--from whale watching to where her ideas come from. Gill was a founder and publisher of the Paws IV line of Alaskan children's books now owned by Sasquatch Books. The author lives in Homer, AK.Erik Brooks spent much of his childhood in Anchorage where he explored the outdoors. He has illustrated several children’s book including Polar Polka and A Totem Tale.

"A wonderful resource to spark and encourage children’s interest in the natural world"—Deanna Smith, Pender Country Public Library, NC"I’m a sucker for nature books for kids, and this board book has wonderful rhyming and vivid illustrations. A book that kids will love!"--Carl Lennertz, Children's Book Council