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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Laurie Friedman is the award-winning author of more than seventy-five
critically acclaimed picture books, chapter books, and novels for young
readers, including the bestselling Mallory McDonald series and the Love,
Ruby Valentine series. She is a native Arkansan, and in addition to writing,
loves to read, bake, do yoga, and spend time with her friends and family.
For more information about Laurie and her books, please visit her website
at www.lauriebfriedman.com.

ABOUT THE ILLUSTRATOR

Gal Weizman was born in Jerusalem. Gal loves to illustrate animals and
creatures, and to see her creations come to life as they experience often
funny, at times touching, and occasionally awkward situations that inhabit
the colorful world of fiction. Her illustrations are bouncing through games
and TV shows. They also sit on packaging and live in various children’s
books around the globe.

Series Development: James Earley
Proofreader: Janine Deschenes
Written by: Laurie Friedman Educational Consultant: Marie Lemke M.Ed.
Illustrations by: Gal Weizman Print and production coordinator:
Art direction and layout by: Rhea Wallace Katherine Berti

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