Julie Andrews is one of the most recognized figures in the world of entertainment, best known for her performances in
The Sound of Music,
Mary Poppins, and more recently,
The Princess Diaries. Julie is the author of many beloved children's books, including
Mandy, and
The Last of the Really Great Whangdoodles.
Julie Andrews' Collection of Poems, Songs, and Lullabies debuted at #3 on the
New York Times Bestseller list
and her memoir,
Home, was #1.
Emma Walton Hamilton is a bestselling children's book author, editor, arts educator, and theater professional. Together with her mother, Julie Andrews, she has coauthored sixteen books for young readers including the Dumpy the Dump Truck
series,
Simeon's Gift,
and
The Great American Mousical. Her most recent book, for parents, educators, and caregivers, is
Raising Bookworms: Getting Kids Reading for Pleasure and Empowerment.
The authors invite you to visit them online at
www.julieandrewscollection.com.
Christine Davenier has illustrated many picture books including
The First Thing My Mama Told Me by Susan Marie Swanson, for which she received a
New York Times Book Review Best Illustrated Children's Book of the Year Award. She lives in Paris, France.
