Melinda Ann HoffmanMelinda Hoffman is an artist. Even in her most contemporary work, remembrances of landscape elements are always at play. She has been called a storyteller by mentors and she uses those instincts to paint the photographs taken for this book. Melinda ues her art work and her children's books to simplify and emphasize values she hopes will prevail and be shared with children, young and old. Melinda has a small book project into Afghanistan where she shares the wonderful children's book we love in the US with a country of limited print production and where books from the outside threaten Taliban militants. She feels that well illustrated books carry deep messages for readers and non-readers to explore and talk about. Read More Read Less