About the Author

Nancy Tillman is the author and illustrator of the bestselling picture book On the Night You Were Born; its companion journal, The Wonder of You: A Book for Celebrating Baby's First Year; and the New York Times bestsellers Wherever You Are, My Love Will Find You; The Crown on Your Head; and I'd Know You Anywhere, My Love. Nancy's mission in creating her books is to convey to children everywhere that "You are loved." She lives in Portland, Oregon.

Reviews

"Tillman's latest celebration of children's unique qualities and talents pictures kids in various pursuits, joined by animals that often take part in the fun. ... Tillman emphasizes the importance of perseverance in discovering and honing one's skills. ... She provides an ethnically diverse cast of children, and includes a young swimmer with a developmental disability. " --Publishers Weekly Praise for Nancy Tillman: "Her potent combination of unapologetic sentiment, fantasy, photorealism, and painterliness has an undeniable allure." --Publishers Weekly Praise for On the Night You Were Born: "This is one of those rare baby books that should make both skeptics and sentimentalists of all ages happy." --Publishers Weekly Praise for I'd Know You Anywhere, My Love: "Young children adore pretending to be animals, and Tillman's insight into the wish to turn into another creature powers this book." --Publishers Weekly