Mary Joslin is married and has 3 grown up children. She began writing when her own children were still young and has since written books that have been published throughout the world. For Lion these include Our Father, The Tale of the Heaven Tree, Do the Angels Watch Close By?, The Merchant Enticed by the Pearl of Great Price and The Story of the Cross. She likes kayaking, canoeing and gardening. Alison Wisenfeld's stylish illustrations have won widespread acclaim, from the prizewining The Tree through Spider Watching, Best Loved Prayers, The Good Man of Assisi and Mary Mother of Jesus. Now, as author and illustrator in her own right, she brings together her experience of mothering two young children with her talent as an illustrator to create a memorable book in a simple and timeless style.