Frances Keiser, is a master naturalist certified by the University of Florida, and has over thirty-five years' experience working in wildlife conservation and early childhood education. Her background, coupled with her love for exploring nature, contributes to her writing. She lives with her artist husband, Hugh Keiser in St. Augustine, Florida, in a home surrounded by nature, woods, and wildlife, where they enjoy spending time outdoors with their grandchildren and their inquisitive cats, Tina, Toby, and Simba. Hugh Keiser is a professional artist working in a variety of mediums for over forty-five years. His award-winning art is displayed in public and private collections around the world. A love and appreciation for art, nature, and children led Hugh to create his popular book illustrations. He lives with his wife, author Frances Keiser in St. Augustine, Florida, in a home surrounded by nature, woods, and wildlife, where they enjoy spending time outdoors with their grandchildren and their inquisitive cats, Tina, Toby, and Simba.