Cottage Door Press is an independent publisher of high-quality children's books. Our books are designed to spark curiosity in the littlest readers and fan the flames of lifelong learning. We understand children deserve our respect. That's why we always select artwork and stories that encourage caregivers to "read up" to their little ones--exploring interests together, learning together, and giving their young minds room to grow. We also believe in creating stories that reflect the boundless possibilities of all children. We hope to create books that inspire little ones to connect, encourage them to dream, give them cause to celebrate, and allow them to see themselves beautifully reflected in the stories they read. To bring these beautiful stories to life, our diverse and talented staff collaborates with authors and illustrators from all backgrounds and nationalities. We have also partnered with multicultural brands and literacy organizations to make sure our books reflect and reach as many little ones as possible. Minnie Birdsong is the guest at the party who brought all the books! If there's a reason to give a gift to someone, she'll make sure it is something to read. When Minnie isn't writing children's books, she enjoys climbing around in her family tree to collect stories about the generations among the branches. The name Minerva goes a long, long way back...and that makes Minnie feel extra connected to all of her grandmothers! She lives in Manhattan with her roommate, a hamster named Teeny. (psssst! Minnie Birdsong is actually a pen name for the Cottage Door Press team who worked on this book.)