John Sandford has illustrated over 60 children’s books. He earned a gold medal from the Parents’ Choice Awards, a best book selection from the Children’s Book Council, and star reviews from Publishers Weekly and School Library Journal, among other honors. Sandford has worked in children’s publishing for more than 30 years and is the art director for Cricket magazine. He lives in Chicago with his wife, Frances, and daughter, Eleanor.
 

"Written with a quiet poeticism."