Mary Ferris KellyMary Ferris Kelly, the author's mother, picked up her paints after a long hiatus to illustrate this whimsical rhyming story that underscores the creatures that have important roles in getting food to our plates, our cups, our bowls. Her sculptures, pintings and drawings are in permanent collections at the Whitney Museum in NYC and the Hunter Museum in Chattanooga, as well as in permanent collections all over the world. Read More Read Less