Mariessa Shein is a children's book author. After years of working in publishing and helping shape books behind the scenes, she's now bringing her own playful ideas to life for young readers. When she's not writing and editing, Mariessa volunteers at an animal rescue and fosters dogs—often drawing inspiration from her furry companions and their heartwarming adventures. She is based in New York City.Kevin Payne grew up loving books, comics, and cartoons, which inspired his lifelong passion for drawing. Someone once said he sees life as a cartoon—and he’s fine with that! Starting with a sketchpad, his artwork moves into digital, with his studio full of color, sketches, and coffee. A primary school teacher, Kevin loves educational ideas. His first book, B is for Blobfish, came from a science lesson. He also writes stories, poems, creates animations, games—and is even a town crier and Punch and Judy man! He lives in Crediton, UK.

Mariessa Shein is a children's book author. After years of working in publishing and helping shape books behind the scenes, she's now bringing her own playful ideas to life for young readers. When she's not writing and editing, Mariessa volunteers at an animal rescue and fosters dogs—often drawing inspiration from her furry companions and their heartwarming adventures. She is based in New York City.Kevin Payne grew up loving books, comics, and cartoons, which inspired his lifelong passion for drawing. Someone once said he sees life as a cartoon—and he’s fine with that! Starting with a sketchpad, his artwork moves into digital, with his studio full of color, sketches, and coffee. A primary school teacher, Kevin loves educational ideas. His first book, B is for Blobfish, came from a science lesson. He also writes stories, poems, creates animations, games—and is even a town crier and Punch and Judy man! He lives in Crediton, UK.

Mariessa Shein is a children's book author. After years of working in publishing and helping shape books behind the scenes, she's now bringing her own playful ideas to life for young readers. When she's not writing and editing, Mariessa volunteers at an animal rescue and fosters dogs—often drawing inspiration from her furry companions and their heartwarming adventures. She is based in New York City.Kevin Payne grew up loving books, comics, and cartoons, which inspired his lifelong passion for drawing. Someone once said he sees life as a cartoon—and he’s fine with that! Starting with a sketchpad, his artwork moves into digital, with his studio full of color, sketches, and coffee. A primary school teacher, Kevin loves educational ideas. His first book, B is for Blobfish, came from a science lesson. He also writes stories, poems, creates animations, games—and is even a town crier and Punch and Judy man! He lives in Crediton, UK.