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Hugh Lupton's prestigious career as a professional storyteller spans almost twenty years. In 1985 he co-founded the acclaimed 'Company of Storytellers' and has performed throughout the world for adults and children alike. His previous work with Barefoot Books includes The Story Tree (2001), The Songs of Birds (2000) and the award-winning Tales of Wisdom & Wonder (1998). He currently resides in East Anglia. Yumi Heo is the internationally celebrated artist of seventeen children's books. Born and raised in Korea, she moved to New York City in 1989, where she earned an M.F.A. in illustration from the School of Visual Arts. Yumi has received many accolades for her work.. She currently lives with her family in New York State.