Howard Pearlstein is a picture book author and an advertising creative director who has worked with some of the world’s most popular brands. A California native, Howard now lives in Birmingham, Alabama, with his wife, Debi. Howard has three daughters, Amanda, Jacquie, and Emily, who have grown up and live across the country. He also has a dog named Maeby, who still lives at home.

Hilde Groven (Belgium) earned her master’s degree in Fine Arts in 2004. Since then, she has been working as a graphic designer and freelance illustrator for magazines and literary publishers and draws dreamy birth announcement cards. Hilde’s favorite topics are nature, fantasy, and emotion. She also gives drawing courses in “Atelier Hilde” in Hasselt, Belgium, a cozy drawing studio where every person with drawing dreams can discover their talents.