Ruth Doyle (Author) Ruth Doyle's obsession with animals started at an early age. She now lives on Mini Motley Sanctuary with a flock of sheep, eight chickens, three dogs, two rescued miniature horses, six guinea pigs, two rabbits, and two grown-up children. Ruth's debut picture book, Songs for Our Sons published in 2020 with its companion, Dreams for Our Daughters following in 2021. Alexandra Finkeldey (Illustrator) Alexandra Finkeldey is a freelance artist based in Ottawa, Canada. She uses both traditional and digital mediums to capture her favorite subjects, which include animals, people, plants, and food. Alexandra's recent picture books include When the Storks Came Home (2022) and Talala: The Curious Leopard Cub (2021).