Carolyn Ahern is a graduate of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas with degrees in nursing and psychology. She lives in Nevada with her husband, Don, and family. An advocate of early childhood literacy, Carolyn hopes to nurture children's minds with an entertaining and educational combination of fiction and facts, as they explore each new travel destination with their friend Tino the Tortoise. Carolyn enjoys hiking, traveling and exploring the great outdoors. She adores her pet tortoise, Tino, and loves taking walks with her shih tzu, Penny. www.TinotheTortoise.com
Erik Brooks is the author and illustrator of many books for children, including the Washington State Book Award winner, Polar Opposites and the CBC/IRA Children's Choices Award winner, The Practically Perfect Pajamas. His most recent illustrated book, Sea Star Wishes, was selected as the July 2013 "Book of the Month" by US Children's Poet Laureate, Kenn Nesbitt. From his home in Winthrop, WA, Erik also writes and draws Harts Pass, a weekly comic strip for the Methow Valley News, visits schools and libraries around the country, and plays in the woods like a wolverine! erikbrooks.blogspot.com

"The descriptions of the travelers' adventures are appealing, and kids are sure to want to experience them in person. Details about animal habitats and traits, particularly those of the rare Kaibab squirrel, may also help spark an interest in nature." -Kirkus

"Arresting sand-colored illustrations display magic scenic vistas. . . Maps of the Grand Canyon Park areas help young readers locate the pathways explored by the desert duo on their mission. . . An excellent educational juvenile series on our famous national parks." -Children's Bookwatch/The Environmental Shelf

"Brings [the] desert tortoise back to Grand Canyon National Park . . . gives readers a new look at one of the seven natural wonders of the world." -Loretta Yerian, Grand Canyon News

"Delves into the geography, geology, and animal diversity of the region. . . Watercolor illustrations capture the colors of this natural wonder." -Horn Book

Publisher: West Margin Press

Pub date: 2021-06-01

Length: 36 pages