Kris Herbert is a journalist and storyteller who works across disciplines and media formats. She has travelled to Antarctica to write about science and helped large brands tell their stories. She has created immersive non-fiction apps and writes children’s fiction and non-fiction. Kris is the founder of Our Stories Project, a charitable trust that connects communities through oral history storytelling projects and delivers audio story experiences via its website. Born in California, Kris moved to New Zealand with her husband in 1997.

"Spot the Dot is written for children ages 4-8 and appeals with its read-aloud ability and wonderful book design. Parents and teachers will find it an easy go-to book that can be revisited often… This book uniquely celebrates individuality and fun.”