The author, Melanie Korth was born in Pennsylvania. She moved to Southwestern Arizona, but never forgot the beautiful foliage, animals and birds of Pennsylvania. She decided to wri...view moreThe author, Melanie Korth was born in Pennsylvania. She moved to Southwestern Arizona, but never forgot the beautiful foliage, animals and birds of Pennsylvania. She decided to write a book and paint the critters that she remembers from her childhood.view less