Eric Walters is a Member of the Order of Canada and the author of
over 125 books that have collectively won more than 100 awards
including the Governor General's Literary Award for The King of Jam
Sandwiches. A former teacher, Eric began writing as a way to get
his fifth-grade students interested in reading and writing. Eric is
a tireless presenter, speaking to over 100,000 students per year in
schools across the country. He lives in Guelph, Ontario.
Eugenie Fernandes is one of Canada's most established children's
author-illustrators. She has illustrated over 100 books and
published 24 stories. Her paintings for illustrations have been
used by UNICEF to create cards and puzzles and by One Hen, Inc. to
create award-winning educational websites. Her paintings from the
books Earth Magic and One Hen: How One Small Loan Made a Big
Difference are on display at the Smithsonian's National Museum of
African Art, and Earth Magic was short-listed for Canada's Governor
General's Literary Award for Illustration. Eugenie graduated from
the School of Visual Arts in New York City and now lives in
Buckhorn, Ontario, where she writes and paints in a studio made of
glass.
"With its vibrant illustrations and loving message about the joy and trust shared between friends, Surfer Dog is a charming tale that shows how the pull of the surf can bring people—and dogs—together."-- "CM Magazine"
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