Annie HigbeeAfter graduating from Cornell University, Annie was an award-winning journalist for her hometown newspaper in Westchester County, New York. She then went on to work with The New York Times and Gannett Newspapers as a writer and photojournalist. (Who aid you can't do both!!) Annie also illustrated this book! Annie cares deeply for animals and is committed to helping creatures express their sentiments to the world. "Humans are not the only inhabitants on the earth and all creatures have a message that need to be heard."Annie lives in Maine, USA and Oaxaca, Mexico with her daughter, Cecile, and her doggie Bella, who is portrayed as the dog in this illustrated book. This is her first children's book. And Bella's first appearance. Read More Read Less