Mama & Baby Animals Activity Book

In her home state of California, Stephanie Panlasigui grew up swimming in the Pacific Ocean, spotting dolphins, and hiking on the bluffs with her family. Stephanie began her career as a naturalist, guiding children to explore redwood forests, tidepools, and sandy beaches. She has since worked for many years to help ensure that natural ecosystems are protected, restored, and given the chance to thrive. She holds a master's degree in environmental management from Duke University and a bachelor's degree in environmental sciences from the University of California, Berkeley.

From her home base in North Florida, Erika Zambello has explored hundreds of ecological research sites, estuarine research reserves, national parks, state parks, and national wildlife refuges across the Southeast and around the country. She is a National Geographic Young Explorer and serves on the board of the National Parks Traveler. She holds a master's degree in environmental management from the Duke Nicholas School of the Environment (where she specialized in ecosystem science and conservation) and a master's degree in strategic communication from the University of West Florida. As a writer, her work has been featured in National Geographic Adventure, National Geographic Voices, Backpacker, Florida Sportsman, and more.

Phil Juliano lives and works in the Twin Cities of Minnesota, creating delightful illustrations for corporations, publishers, magazines, and more. He is a member of the National Cartoonists Society and the creator of the syndicated comic strip Best in Show. When he's not drawing he can usually be found outside somewhere seeking his zen.