About the Author

Land Wilson developed an appreciation for nature as a boy thanks to his parents and naturalist Elizabeth Terwilliger. Having read that viewing Earth from space had a profound effect on a person's sense of responsibility to the health of our planet, Land wanted to share what he learned about the importance of protecting nature. After interviewing three Apollo astronauts, Colonel Frank Borman, Captain Eugene Cernan, and Captain Wally Schirra, Jr., he resolved to share this experience with children. It was then that Sofia's Dream was born. Sue Cornelison grew up in Libertyville, Illinois. After earning her BFA in Art Studio and Art Education from Drake University, she traveled to Florence, Italy, to further her art studies at The International School of Studio Arts. While raising a family of six children with her husband, Ross, a jazz musician, she taught high school art and pursued her love of art, design, and illustration. She has illustrated many book covers and enjoys writing and illustrating books for children."

Reviews

"Sofa's Dream should be everyone's reality-understanding the beauty and fragility of our home planet is a key part of getting to work protecting it!" -- Bill McKibben, bestselling author, educator, & activist, co-founder of 350.org.

"Sofia's Dream is a wonderful "must read" for all children. Our hope is that they carry into adulthood the message so artfully presented in its pages and take seriously the challenge we have of sustaining our Earth for future generations." -- Astronaut Edgar Mitchell, ScD, PhD, Apollo 14, Founder of the Institute of Noetic Sciences, and 6th person to walk on the moon.

"The moon, from his very special view of Earth from space, is able to inspire young Sofia to protect her planet. And I, reading Sofia's Dream to my granddaughter, hope to similarly inspire her." -- Denis Hayes, President & CEO, Bullitt Foundation, coordinator of the first Earth Day, founder of Earth Day Network.

"This beautifully illustrated story...simply tells everyone, young and old, how to become a responsible environmentalist." -- Lyn Riccabona, librarian, John Muir Elementary, Antioch, CA

Whether you are looking for a well-illustrated and charming bedtime book or a gentle lesson (but strong mes- sage) in caring for our environment, Sofia s Dream is an absolute delight for children and parents alike. --The Children's Book Review"

"A very inspiring tale for adults and children. My son is 3 years old and, especially as we venture into the spring season, has absorbed the lessons of this story more than I could have thought possible. Well done, Little Pickle Press!" - Carrots are Orange

"Whether you are looking for a well illustrated and charming bedtime book or a gentle lesson (but strong message) in caring for our environment, Sofia's Dream is an absolute delight for children and parents, alike."-Bianca Schulze