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Caryn Yacowitz Author

Caryn Yacowitz is a playwright, speaker, and the author of several picture books, including Baby Moses in a Basket, illustrated by Julie Downing. Growing up, Caryn loved her father's made up stories. Her favourite being The Lady with the Big Toe, about a lady who could sail away from danger on her toe, fight off enemy soldiers with it, and hide from robbers! Her life-long love of reading and theatre inspired her first picture book, Onstage/Backstage. She hasn't stopped writing since. Caryn lives in California, USA. Find her online at carynyacowitz.com.
Kevin Hawkes is the illustrator of many award-winning books for children, including Library Lion, written by Michelle Knudsen, The Hanukkah Magic of Nate Gadol by Arthur A. Levine, and There's a Dinosaur on the Thirteenth Floor and There's a Dodo on the Wedding Cake, both written by Wade Bradford. He lives with his wife and children in Maine, USA. Find Kevin online at kevinhawkes.com.