Judi is a self-proclaimed jack-of-all-trades and has enjoyed doing a wide array of jobs and projects involving children, animals, and the environment. She uses her skills as a professional storyteller to enhance daily lessons in her preschool and elementary classrooms. Judi has two sons who light up her life and her imagination. She has degrees in sociology, liberal arts, and elementary education and lives in New Jersey. You can contact Judi at: storymagicbyjudi@gmail.com To John and James for loving my stories. And to family and friends, you know who you are, for your unconditional love and support. About the Illustrator Cynthia has been teaching art to young children for the past twenty-five years. She credits her own travels and living in several different countries as having influenced her creative side. She has worked with many art mediums and especially loves to paint and sculpt. To my loving and extended family who have been my support. You have taught me how to enjoy life. About the Songwriter Diane Olsen, who wrote words and music to the song Tiptoeing Around the World, is a singer/songwriter with many other creative interests, including drawing, photography, poetry, and fiber arts. Diane lives in New Jersey with her husband, Scott, who plays flute and saxophone. Together they produce and record joyful and fun music for all ages. Diane's website is dianeolsen.com