Annette Marie Griffin is an award-winning writer who has managed and directed programs for children and youth for more than 20 years. She has written curriculum for character growth and development of elementary-age children, developed parent training seminars to benefit the community, and counseled at-risk youth. Her passion is to help children find home. She and her husband have five children—three who have already flown the coop and two adopted tweens still roosting at home—and two adorable grands who add immeasurable joy and laughter to the whole flock. Nichola Cowdery is a professional illustrator living in London with her lovely family. Her children ’s books illustrations and greeting cards are inspired by laughter and cuteness—the quirkier, the better.

Annette Marie Griffin is an award-winning writer who has managed and directed programs for children and youth for more than 20 years. She has written curriculum for character growth and development of elementary-age children, developed parent training seminars to benefit the community, and counseled at-risk youth. Her passion is to help children find home. She and her husband have five children—three who have already flown the coop and two adopted tweens still roosting at home—and two adorable grands who add immeasurable joy and laughter to the whole flock. Nichola Cowdery is a professional illustrator living in London with her lovely family. Her children ’s books illustrations and greeting cards are inspired by laughter and cuteness—the quirkier, the better.