Dr. Kari-Lynn Wintersis the award-winning Canadian author of more than 40 books for children. A professor at Brock University and former elementary school teacher, she is passionate about inspiring young readers and writers through stories, movement, and play. Christina Leistis a German Canadian children's book illustrator now living near Ravensburg, Germany where she has a view of the Alps. She has worked as an art director and graphic designer in advertising, television, and publishing, and has illustrated over a dozen children's books.