Jennifer Blomgren illustrates her own line of greeting cards, 24 Carrot, Inc., in Port Townsend, Washington. The idea for this book came to her one night, and she wrote most of it in one sitting. She loves nature walks, gardening, and her three dogs. This is her first book. Andrea Gabriel is an artist in Bellingham, Washington. She received her Bachelor's degree in art from Western Washington University. She is currently working on two other children's books, and would one day like to hide the Pacific Crest Trail.
"""The illustrations in soft pastels are the perfect accompaniment for this gentle text about the animals of the Pacific Northwest…. The soft greens, gentle blues, and cozy browns will make children want to reach out and 'pet' the book. The simple text is"