About the Author:Patricia (Pat) Hawes Martin was born in Philadelphia. She and her husband Jack moved to Baltimore, Maryland where they raised their family. Pat enjoys being outdoors and listening to birds' singing. She has always loved reading, and is thrilled to now write about a special crow named Hoppy. This is a book entire families will enjoy.About the Illustrator:Dorothy (Dot) Simmons Lasky is an artist living in Hunt Valley, Maryland. She grew up in the nearby suburbs of Baltimore. Reading Pat's story about Hoppy brought back fond memories of her childhood discoveries.

The love and commitmentPat's family gave to this young crow compelled Dot to illustrate their experience.