About the Author

Land Wilson developed an appreciation for nature as a boy thanks to his parents and naturalist Elizabeth Terwilliger. Having read that viewing Earth from space had a profound effect on a person's sense of responsibility to the health of our planet, Land wanted to share what he learned about the importance of protecting nature. After interviewing three Apollo astronauts, Colonel Frank Borman, Captain Eugene Cernan, and Captain Wally Schirra, Jr., he resolved to share this experience with children. It was then that Sofia's Dream was born.

Sue Cornelison grew up in Libertyville, Illinois. After earning her BFA in Art Studio and Art Education from Drake University, she travelled to Florence, Italy, to further her art studies at The International School of Studio Arts. While raising a family of six children with her husband, Ross, a jazz musician, she taught high school art and pursued her love of art, design, and illustration. She has illustrated many book covers and enjoys writing and illustrating books for children.

Reviews

A very inspiring tale foradults and children. My sonis 3 years old and, especiallyas we venture into the springseason, has absorbed thelessons of this story more thanI could have thought possible.Well done, Little Pickle Press! - Carrots are Orange"

Whether you are looking for a well illustrated and charmingbedtime book or a gentle lesson (but strong message) in caringfor our environment, Sofia s Dream is an absolute delight forchildren and parents, alike. -Bianca Schulze"

Whether you are looking for a well-illustrated and charming bedtime book or a gentle lesson (but strong mes- sage) in caring for our environment, Sofia s Dream is an absolute delight for children and parents alike. "

"A very inspiring tale for adults and children. My son is 3 years old and, especially as we venture into the spring season, has absorbed the lessons of this story more than I could have thought possible. Well done, Little Pickle Press!" - Carrots are Orange

"Sofia's Dream imagines a greater connection among the people of Earth, our planet, and our jobs and responsibilities in perfecting what we do on Earth each day...It's a beautiful story, told through rhyming couplets and enchanting digital paintings." -Tom Schreiber, PAMP Parents:

"Whether you are looking for a well illustrated and charming bedtime book or a gentle lesson (but strong message) in caring for our environment, Sofia's Dream is an absolute delight for children and parents, alike."-Bianca Schulze