My Book of Firsts

Lee Wardlaw is an award-winning children’s author best known for her poetry book Won Ton—A Cat Tale Told in Haiku, and its companion title Won Ton and Chopstick. Lee has two degrees in education, and taught both elementary and preschool for several years before deciding to write full-time. She claims her first word was kitty. She is an active member of SCBWI and now lives with her husband and cats in Santa Barbara, CA. Bruno Brogna is an illustrator who specializes in creating characters for greeting cards and children’s books. He finds that traditional drawing in his sketchbook allows him to express his ideas quickly and directly before completing the process on a computer using digital watercolor. Brogna can be found on Instagram and Flickr. He lives in Burnley in the North of England.

"A cheery . . . collection with broad appeal . . . Upbeat poems celebrate a baby’s common milestones. . . these straightforward, easy-to-read poems radiate joy. Brogna’s soft, cozy illustrations of friendly animals add to the atmosphere of gentle positivity. . . the book evokes a warm feeling, celebrating the way a baby grows."