Christina Shawn is a reading specialist and writer. She loves windy days, dandelion wishes, and the feeling of a story coming to life. With her husband, three wacky kids, and two fluffy bunnies at home, she has learned firsthand that a heart is never too full to grow. She lives in Richmond, Virginia. Learn more at christinashawn.com.  Shahrzad Maydani is an illustrator of Iranian-English descent, raised in Niger and Kenya. She spent her childhood collecting and telling stories. She now spends her days frantically making up worlds to keep herself, and her two daughters, happy. She lives in Kihei, Hawaii. Learn more at shahrzadmaydani.com.

“An honest depiction of how hard change can be evolves into a lyrical love letter, written to families of all shapes and sizes. Shawn writes with child-centered compassion and openhearted joy.”—Liz Garton Scanlon, author of Caldecott Honor winner All the World

Christina Shawn is a reading specialist and writer. She loves windy days, dandelion wishes, and the feeling of a story coming to life. With her husband, three wacky kids, and two fluffy bunnies at home, she has learned firsthand that a heart is never too full to grow. She lives in Richmond, Virginia. Learn more at christinashawn.com.  Shahrzad Maydani is an illustrator of Iranian-English descent, raised in Niger and Kenya. She spent her childhood collecting and telling stories. She now spends her days frantically making up worlds to keep herself, and her two daughters, happy. She lives in Kihei, Hawaii. Learn more at shahrzadmaydani.com.

“An honest depiction of how hard change can be evolves into a lyrical love letter, written to families of all shapes and sizes. Shawn writes with child-centered compassion and openhearted joy.”—Liz Garton Scanlon, author of Caldecott Honor winner All the World

Christina Shawn is a reading specialist and writer. She loves windy days, dandelion wishes, and the feeling of a story coming to life. With her husband, three wacky kids, and two fluffy bunnies at home, she has learned firsthand that a heart is never too full to grow. She lives in Richmond, Virginia. Learn more at christinashawn.com.  Shahrzad Maydani is an illustrator of Iranian-English descent, raised in Niger and Kenya. She spent her childhood collecting and telling stories. She now spends her days frantically making up worlds to keep herself, and her two daughters, happy. She lives in Kihei, Hawaii. Learn more at shahrzadmaydani.com.

“An honest depiction of how hard change can be evolves into a lyrical love letter, written to families of all shapes and sizes. Shawn writes with child-centered compassion and openhearted joy.”—Liz Garton Scanlon, author of Caldecott Honor winner All the World