About the Author & Artist

Jeffrey J. Carey is an active fantasy writer, who does not believe in talking down to children. This story was written for his daughter. This is his first publishing experience.

Jessie Wilcox Smith
(September 6, 1863 – May 3, 1935) was a United States illustrator famous for her work in magazines such as Ladies Home Journal and for her illustrations for children's books. The images seen here are from her various works on popular fairy tales for children.