Kristin Kladstrup Kristin Kladstrup is the author of the middle-grade novel The Book of Story Beginnings and the picture book The Gingerbread Pirates, illustrated by Matt Tavares. About Garden Princess, she says, "I love gardens and books about princesses, so it doesnt surprise me that the story combines these two favorite things. What does surprise me is the magpie. I didn't expect him to show up!" Kristin Kladstrup lives with her family near Boston. Read More Read Less