Michele Foote cherishes warm childhood memories of growing up in Grand Blanc, Michigan. Motherhood has brought her so much joy and has been one of her most rewarding experiences in life. It's the simple moments and adventures together with her children that bring her so much happiness.
After a few years into the journey of motherhood with her first child, Ashley, the main character of the story, she turned her daily journal into a children's picture book. Ashley was born in Chicago, where they explored the city together in this wonderful new phase of life. Michele lives with her family in a northern suburb of Chicago.

Valentina Belloni was born in Cuneo-a city near Turin, Italy. As a young child, she always drew and painted, and after her graduation, she finally decided to make her great passion into a career. She attended the IED (European Institute of Design) of Turin, Italy, where she graduated in July 2008. During this experience, she built up her artistic skills, with an eye toward the juvenile illustration market. In 2010, she became part of the freelance illustrators represented by the MB Artists of New York (www.mbartists.com), having the possibility to work with several important publishers. She is so happy with her job, for her the nest in the world. Visit her website at www.valentinabelloni.com.