Jim Norris is an artist and art teacher who lives in North Missouri with his wife, kids, dogs, and cats. He loves making paintings of people and birds (among many other things) and teaching his students how to be better artists. He is also the creator of "the self-portrait project," which can be seen at www.jimnorrisart.blogspot.com. This is his first book. Robert Wimer is the General Manager at the Green Hills Animal Shelter in Trenton, MO. He is also a performer (singer) and teacher. Robert has worn many hats, but being an author is quite new. This is his first children's book.