Dolores F KurzekaAbout the Author:

Dolores F. Kurzeka was a dedicated mother, brilliant artist and interior designer who loved sharing the beautiful side of life with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She always looked for teachable momnts, especially on walks and car rides, and favored counting games. In her honor, butterflies were placed throughout the book for the reader to find and count.

As a world traveler, Dolores loved an adventure whether on a continent far, far away or somewhere close to home. She preferred window seats so she could appreciate the magnificent views and different colors of landscapes. If Dolores wasn't traveling, being creative, or cooking for family and friends, she could be found playing card games, reading books, or watching Jeopardy.

This beautiful book was illustrated and published after Dolores passed away from Covid-19 in January 2021. Her entire family misses her and the joy she brought to them all.

About the Illustrator:

Nichole Monahan creates illustrations in a magical studio tucked away in a forest among the ferns and frogs in the Pacific Northwest. She loves to illustrate stories that celebrate nature and inspires others to live in harmony with the web of life. Along with illustrating for clients, she teaches art through her classes and retreats around the world.

When she is not creating or teaching art, she can usually be found having fun with her family, gardening, or taking care of their wide range of pets from goats, bunnies, and chickens to lizards, turtles, and snakes. All of which are a great inspiration for her work. Read More Read Less