Lynnette Smith and Melanie (M. A.) Florence are sisters. They created this poem in one day while visiting the Denver Natural History Museum. M. A. (Melanie) Florence has previously published poems and short stories in various anthologies and a murder mystery (Red Flag Warning). This is her first experience as an illustrator and writer of a children's book. She lives in Ivins, Utah. Lynnette Smith lives and works as a nurse in Denver, Colorado. This is her first publishing experience.