Louisa LawsonLouisa Lawson is the author of The Little Bird Who Was Afraid to Fly. She lives on Vancouver Island, surrounded by friends, family, and a big, lovely, orange cat named Thor. Louisa loves to hike, bike, and take long walks in nature. She is inspired b the birds, rocks, shells, and all of the cool, creative potential she sees in things found just laying around. Her illustrations are made mostly using the treasures found on these walks. Even Layla and her balloon friends each have a rock inside of their little balloon-bodies. Read More Read Less