Janet Halfmann grew up on a Michigan farm and ever since has been transforming "the stories nature has to tell" into books that entertain and enlighten young readers. Starfish, skinks, and sea otters are among those who've received her graceful and informative chronicling. Halfmann lives in South Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with her husband and their menagerie of pets. Discover Janet Halfmann on the web at www.janethalfmann.com Betsy Thompson once served "chick duty," guiding the care of fledgling chickens hatched in her classroom. Ms. Thompson found her research for this book fascinating, especially with regards to the fantastically "curious" platypus. She lives with her family in Portland,… Maine, and makes her children's book debut with Eggs 1, 2,3. Visit Betsy Thompson on the web at: www.betsythompsonstudio.com