About the Author
Kim Kurki has been fascinated by nature since childhood. Working as an artist for more than 30 years, she has focused on the natural world, including illustrations for The Old Farmer¹s Almanac and National Wildlife Federation¹s Your Big Backyard magazine. She lives in Penns Park, PA where she is lulled to sleep at night by hooting owls.
National Wildlife Federation is America’s premier nonprofit conservation organization. Its mission statement is to protect wildlife for our children’s future. As the largest grassroots conservation organization in the country, the NWF boasts more than 4 million supporters and 47 state affiliates. Their magazines include National Wildlife Magazine (adults); Ranger Rick (children ages 7-12); Ranger Rick Jr. (children ages 4-7); and Wild Baby Animals (toddlers).
