About the Author

Shannon Anderson has taught first grade through college level and loves to write books for children and teachers. She was named one of the Top 10 Teachers who inspired The Today Show and was chosen as the JC Runyon Person of the Year for her work writing and speaking about social and emotional issues for kids. She lives in Indiana.

Hiroe Naka graduated from the Parsons School of Design. Illustrations from her first children's book were chosen for the Society of Illustrators Annual Exhibition. She lives in Tokyo, Japan.

Reviews

Nakata's wispy, light brush strokes match the emotional impact of Shelli's uncertainty, shimmering and delicate across the page... Echoes the inner thoughts some anxious children may have, hopefully making them feel less alone.-- "Kirkus Reviews"