Christopher Denise is an award-winning children’s book illustrator. His first book, a retelling of the Russian folktale The Fool of the World and the Flying Ship, was pronounced “a stunning debut” by Publishers Weekly. Since then, Chris has illustrated more than twenty five books for children, including Firefly Hollow by Alison McGhee, Following Grandfather by Rosemary Wells, Oliver Finds His Way by Phyllis Root, Baking Day at Grandma's by his wife Anika Denise and some in Brian Jacques’ acclaimed Redwall series. His books have appeared on the New York Times bestseller list and have been recognized by Bank Street College of Education, Parents’ Choice Foundation, and the Society of Illustrators Annual Exhibition. Christopher Denise lives in Rhode Island with his family. For more about Chris's work, visit http:// www.christopherdenise.com, http://christopherdenise.blogspot.com